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It’s #WorldHandicraftDay, and have we got a thread 🤭 for you.
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#DYK that beads, cowries, and even coins of small denominations are used to embellish pieces of clothing in Lambani embroidery?
(Explore a gallery of art from Karnataka here:
goo.gle/3mwVRnT)

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In picture: A ceremonial basket made by the Angami Naga tribe 🧺
Although most Angami baskets are made for everyday use, a fine basket like this is made as a gift for special occasions, like weddings!

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Guess how long it can take for even an accomplished basket maker of the Angami tribe to make a ceremonial basket 💛
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The textile art of Mata ni Pachedi was developed 300 years ago by the Vagharis, nomadic tribes who lived along the Sabarmati river in Gujarat.
(More here: goo.gle/3xvZssF)
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The craft of silver filigree metalwork from Odisha transforms even ordinary objects like a spectacle case into spectacular works of art ✨
(More masterpieces here: goo.gle/3MFX7zz)
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Made it this far and still want to keep going on?
Explore handicrafts from all across India at goo.gle/3Q86M54.
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And in case you’re still wondering how long it takes to weave a ceremonial Angami basket…
It takes one 👏whole 👏month 👏

Know more about the craft at goo.gle/3xwsngi.
#WorldHandicraftDay
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