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Allagadda Stone Sculpture Workshops

The Allagadda Stone Sculpture Workshops are a cluster of traditional artisan workshops in Allagadda town, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh. The town is recognized as a major centre for stone idol making in South India, supplying sculptures to temples across the region. Artisans use locally sourced stone and hand tools to carve deities and architectural elements using skills passed through generations, making the workshops notable for living craft heritage.

Allagadda, Andhra PradeshCultural Attraction

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Jalesar Bell Craft Cluster

Jalesar Bell Craft Cluster is a traditional brass and bell-metal artisan settlement in Jalesar town, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. Renowned for handmade ghungroos, bells, and brassware, the cluster comprises numerous small workshops where artisans use age-old casting and hammering techniques. Recognized under Uttar Pradesh's One District One Product scheme for Etah, it preserves a centuries-old craft heritage and offers visitors insight into rural handicraft production and local artisan culture.

Jalesar, Uttar PradeshCultural Attraction

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Kumartuli

Kumartuli is a historic potters' quarter in North Kolkata, West Bengal, located along the Hooghly River near Sovabazar. Established in the 18th century, it is renowned as the centre for crafting clay idols of Hindu deities, especially Durga idols for Durga Puja. The neighbourhood comprises narrow lanes lined with workshops where artisans sculpt, paint and decorate idols using traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Kolkata, West BengalCultural Attraction

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Kunhimangalam Heritage Village

Kunhimangalam Heritage Village is a renowned bronze and bell-metal craft center in Kannur district, Kerala. Located near Payyanur on the banks of Perumba River, this village preserves a 900-year-old tradition of handcrafted bronze sculptures, lamps, and panchaloha idols created by skilled Moosari artisans using ancient lost-wax casting techniques.

Payyanur, KeralaHeritage Site

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Pilkhuwa Handloom Craft Cluster

Pilkhuwa Handloom Craft Cluster is a traditional textile production centre located in Pilkhuwa town, Hapur District, Uttar Pradesh. Known as a major khadi and handloom hub, it comprises numerous small workshops, looms and retail outlets producing bedsheets, towels, khadi fabrics and home furnishings. The cluster is notable for its long-standing weaving tradition and its role in supporting local artisans and the handloom economy of western Uttar Pradesh.

Pilkhuwa, Uttar PradeshMarket

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Silver Filigree Crafts Market

Silver Filigree Crafts Market in Cuttack, Odisha is a cluster of shops and workshops specializing in Chandi Tarakasi, the city's renowned silver filigree craft. Located in central Cuttack around Balu Bazaar and Naya Sarak, the market displays intricate jewelry, decorative items, and religious artifacts made from fine silver wires. Known for centuries-old craftsmanship, it offers visitors direct interaction with artisans and a wide selection of authentic filigree products.

Cuttack, OdishaMarket

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