Handicraft, if we go by the word this word simply means that handicraft is the craft made by hands. It is a type of art work simply done by hands or with the help of simple tools. It is an art of doing something decorative and useful. Though there are many more ways to produce decorative and artistic work, but what make handicrafts different from them is the intent behind it. Such work has religious or cultural touch behind it and this differentiate handicraft from simple craft or arts and craft. The handicraft articles are generally used or worn and they have a purpose behind it. The crafts manufactured by the machines or mass production don't come under the category of handicrafts.
Usually handicraft is related to the traditional craftsmanship. During ancient periods when there were no paper, inks, and printing facilities craftsmen used walls, stones, earth to depict their creativity. Gradually with improvement of civilization people started to depict it on papers, stones, pottery, clothes and canvas. Now-a-days the technology has improved so much that with its help excellent quality work can be done but yet the essence of handicraft lies in the fact that it is done with hands.
Different Categories of Handicraft:
There are a large number of handicraft trades based on the material used, purpose and many more. Here we have covered the most important ones.- Metal handicraft- Metal handicraft includes all types of
handicrafts made of metallic substances like silver handicraft,
aluminum handicraft, copper handicraft, bronze handicraft, wrought
iron handicraft etc.. Under each of these segments come different
categories like tables, doors, utensils, cookware and a lot. These
beautiful and charming articles provide your home, offices, and
kitchens an ethnic and traditional look.
- Sandstone
handicraft- Sandstone handicrafts includes sandstone
ornaments, sandstone fountains, sandstone sculptures etc.. A lot
more sandstone handicrafts including those described here are used
as garden decorative items, bathroom accessories, and other home
accessories. They give a royal and gorgeous look to your
surrounding.
- Wooden
handicraft- Wooden handicraft occupy a special position in
the handicraft industry because it is one of its oldest field. It
includes products such as wooden furnitures, wooden sculptures,
wooden boxes, wooden statues etc.. These sophisticated handicrafts
shows the beauty and charm of ancient works.
- Jewelery
handicraft- Jewelery handicraft has been a tradition, a
royal representation of wealth, and an essential accessories
specially for women. They include jewelery products like earrings,
bracelets, bangles, necklaces made of silver, gold, aluminum etc..
- Textile handicraft- Textile handicrafts include products
like handicraft saris, curtains, bedsheets, pillows, cushions, table
covers etc.. These products have a very large demand in
international market as well as in domestic circuits.
- Decorative handicraft- The products in this category
covers a wide range and include every handicraft articles which is
used for the purpose of decoration like candle holders, bells and
chimes, fireplaces, flower vases etc..
- Antique handicraft- Antique handicraft items have always been a fascinating world for people. These products remind the history, the period, and the traditions. It includes antique furnitures, jewelleries, lightings, weaponry, automobiles etc..