A relief carving-based technique where the image remains at the surface level of a wooden block while the negative spaces around its contours is carved off. The raised image retains the ink and is printed on the desired surface, usually paper.
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Pietra Dura
A form of mosaic work wherein hard semi-precious stones are inlaid onto stone to form images. The decorative technique flourished…
Faience
A broad term used for fine glazed pottery made after the nineteenth century, comprising mineral grains such as quartz or…
Mukaish
A variant of badla embroidery in which metallic wires are sewn onto the fabric with the help of a needle…
Dorukha
A textile with double-sided design, typically seen in Kani weaving and kantha embroidery. The embroidery is executed in a way…
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Single-Spindle
A technique of spinning yarn that incorporates one spindle, as seen in the charkha used to spin khadi.
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Zari
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