Hyderabad is the chief centre for handmade crafts and artworks in Andhra Pradesh. Artisans from various parts of the state sell their works in the city. So, if you're an art lover, you can treat your eyes to a vast authentic collection of local handicrafts in Hyderabad. Find them all in a single place and at great prices.
If you stay in a city like Mumbai, you can take a quick 1.5-hour Mumbai to Hyderabad flight. Then check out these wonderful handicrafts in the City of Nizams. Handmade Toys You can find a plethora of handmade toys from different parts of Andhra in Hyderabad. These include the popular Tirupathi redwood toys, Etikoppaka lacquer toys, Nirmal wood (ponki chekka) and Kondapally toys, and leather toys. Kondapally toys are designed for miniature animals, birds, vegetables, and fruits and painted with water colours to look natural. Nirmal toys have a glossy golden finish and are coloured using oil paint. Start shopping right after you deboard the Mumbai to Hyderabad flight. Banjara Embroidery Works This kind of embroidery is vibrant and created by Lambada or Banjara tribes. Its notable feature is the use of delicate mirror work, ornate patterns, and vivacious colours. These make the works look elegant and original. Various coloured beads, motifs, threads, shells, and mirrors and used. The embroidery is usually done on cotton cloth. Banjara embroidery of Hyderabad received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Renowned works include Banjara wall hangings, cushion covers, sofa backs, bedspreads, waistbands, bags, purses, kerchiefs, odhnis, cholis, and ghagras. Kalamkari Artworks You also can't miss Kalamkari art after getting off your Mumbai to Hyderabad flight. It is among the finest arts featured in printed fabrics and paintings. The name itself can tell you about the type of work. "Kalam + kari" means "pen + work". In Hyderabad, you can find attractive kalamkari fabrics displaying different mythological figures from epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana. You can shop for Kalamkari wall hangings, cushion covers, bedspreads, dress materials, and sarees. Nirmal Paintings Nirmal village in Adilabad district is also well-known for paintings besides toys. Nirmal painters usually pick themes from Indian epics to make their art pieces aesthetic. The paintings are created on flat wood boards (mostly of ponki wood) with vibrant colours. The special quality of this wood is that the paintings acquire a kind of muted glow while aging. Natural colours used in the artworks are made of herbs, gums, and minerals. Bidriware Crafts Bidriware is a form of metal art made with a blackish alloy of copper and zinc ornamented with thin silver sheets. This art form looks authentic due to its dark backdrop. The delicate gold or silver designs strike a contrast on it. This form of art is also recognised as a GI craft of India. Several items crafted using this style include wall decorations, show pieces, bangles, bowls, ashtrays, hookah bases and stands, plates, wine decanters, and flower vases. You can explore the most renowned bidriware works in Abids. Some of the top places to shop for Hyderabadi handicrafts are Lepakshi Hasthakala Bhavan, Kalanjali Arts & Crafts, Bidri crafts, and Shilparamam Arts crafts & cultural society. Bag your favourites and bring them home on your Hyderabad to Mumbai flight. They can serve both as gifts/souvenirs and splendid home décor.
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