Indian Sourcing Agents

Natural Stone preservation

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Sand, soil and coarseness do the most damage to regular stone floors as an eventual outcome of their abrasiveness. Your floors must be wiped oftentimes with a clean, non-treated dry dust mop or sweeper. A vacuum cleaner could be outstandingly important, particularly on textured floors, yet it should be in awesome condition and have no whipper bar to have the ability to envision hurting your magnificent floor. Vacuum associations can be helpful for difficult to accomplish areas.

Be preventive! Door mats or locale covers on either side of outside ways can help gather earth before it accomplishes your stone deck. It's also crucial to make certain that the base of the mat or floor covering consolidates a non-slip association. In like manner, verify that these sorts of mats are kept totally perfect to avoid extensively more earth from nearing straight into you're home.

Drenched cleaning your normal stone ground surface can totally help keep it searching beautiful for time everlasting. A direct ph chemical or 100 % perfect cleaning agent, for case Fluid Ivory, and lukewarm water, can be used for spills or general complete cleansing. Make it a point to wash the floor absolutely and dry the floor using a smooth, totally clean fabric. A huge amount of cleaner or chemical may leave a layer and reason blotches.keep at the highest point of the need rundown to change you're flush water reliably.

Never use things that include lemon juice, vinegar or distinctive acids on marble, limestone and travertine. It's best to avoid working with things that fuse grinding cleaners, cleaning specialists (dry or fragile) or any noticing salts assembled chemicals in light of practically any stone. These things will finally dull its brilliance. Additionally, don't work with retail grout cleaners, scouring powders or even bathtub and tile cleaners on you're stone.

Most importantly, don't blend color and soluble base. This combo realizes a frightful and fatal gas. To get together green development or greenery from your stone around outdoors swimming pools, outside yards or jacuzzi districts, clean by using clear water and use a smooth blur course of action.

At last you should find that when your regular stone is acquainted it is your business with through and through keep up caulking in overpowering water use locales to secure against damage. Additionally, its best to be careful when moving considerable things over your stone floor to refrain from scratching or breaking. Make a point to cover furniture and table legs with guards to watch your deck against damage. Similarly review that every stone has its own specific level of porosity that tends to make certain stone floors more frail to recoloring stood out from others.

Along these lines, dependent upon you're lifestyle and the kind of stone you settle on, settling your stone may be a distinct option for think about. I recommend that the settling should be performed by a tried and true master. The time utilized on looking after your stone is going to help spare its incredible eminence and uncommon identity for very much quite a while to come.

Stones Of India

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 10:14:00 +0000

India possesses a wide spectrum of dimensional stones that include granite, marble, sandstone, limestone, slate, and quartzite, spread out all over the country. India is also amongst the largest producer of raw stone material and the sector is quite developed and vibrant in the South, as well as in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with a dedicated resource of entrepreneurs. India also has an indigenous resource of machinery and tool manufacturers which cater well to the demands of this sector

Pre-requisites for Getting Business through Buying Houses

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:43:00 +0000

Naturally because of so much of advantages in routing the business through buying houses, the rush is really a mad one. Under these situations, the buying house is at an advantageous position and hence, the entry is not very easy.

Besides requiring a good communication skill, the exporters are supposed to have the following.

(a) Good business standing.

(b) Good infrastructure.

(c) Good team of professionals.

(d) Good place of work.

(e) Good quality control & inspection facilities.

(f) Immense patience & perseverance as buying houses ate too demanding and at times test the patience and the attitude of the exporters.

All the above factors are manageable and entry into the buying house is tough but not impossible. However, for a new export company the time lag could be a little more than the established ones.

Overseas Sales Agent

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:35:00 +0000

When channel is finally employed, it is better to approach it through an agent for establishing contact with importers. The agent will in fact provide guidance in choosing a right channel. Overseas agents are always near the market. They provide exporter latest information for proper marketing strategy. Appointment and maintenance of sales force on company's pay roll is very expensive. It is not always possible and economical to have sales forces all over the world. The (agents) help the exporter in consistently nursing the markets which is normally not otherwise possible even for a large scale organisation.

Sales agents are basically of three types, commission agents, distributors and agents with fixes amount plus Commission. The commission agents solicits orders and agent with fixed amount plus

Commission passes on to exporters and get agreed rate of commission. The distributor buys the products directly from the manufacturer on his own account and sells through his outlets at his own terms.

Advantages of working through Buying Houses

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:54:00 +0000

1 Cost saving

The exporters save the costs on account of following

a)    Cost of correspondences which is at times aimless and wrongly directed
b)   Courier charges for sending samples
c)    Cost of overseas trips
d)   Cost of participation in trade fairs abroad
e)   Cost of manufacturing irrelevant samples, at times in absence of proper guidelines from importers and also for the importers who may not be serious ones as expected on the basis of exchange of correspondence.

2 Time saving

(a) Substantial time of the exporters is wasted in probing the market & locating the buyers, who may not be as useful as thought to be.

(b) Even after locating genuine buyers, the process of sampling & the time consumed in it is at times frustrating and the whole process is futile if the buyer does not approve the same for any petty reason resulting in loss of business deal. This situation is totally avoided while working through the buying house as the merchandisers are in regular touch with the exporter and any alteration is made during the manufacturing process.

(c) Many times, the importers want to see random pieces from the production lots and if the deal is not through a buying house, the pieces are sent to the importers for confirmation, which is time consuming.

3 Reducing business risks

(a) Risk on account of quality. This is absolutely ruled out as the buying house representative keeps regular control on the quality during the production process. Also, since the goods have to undergo pre-shipment quality inspection also, the exporters are safe as no bad quality claims etc. can be raised when the goods reach the destination.

(b) Financial Risk : Most of the deals through the buying houses are on letter of credit and with no hidden clause attached. The only common clause is the inspection certificate of the authorised representative of the buying house, which the exporters obtain after the goods have passed the quality control inspection. On the country, in case of L\C opened by the importers for direct orders from overseas with post arrival inspection clause is usually risky and the exports get trapped by unscrupulous people.

Indian Stone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 02:39:00 +0000

Natural Indian construction stones carry interesting history dating back to the ancient pyramids of Egypt.The eminence of these rocks is marked by their durability and beauty. Marble, Granite, Stale, Quartzite, Sandstone and Limestone cannot be compared to artificial and man made construction materials. These stones deriving from the deep southern glaciers, ridges and valleys of India make the most exquisite stone products.
We have close ties with suppliers throughout India and this ensures availability of the finest material in strictly drawn supply schedules. Sharing of inventory information with suppliers helps us maintain adequate stocks of popular stones, allowing fast just-in-time production schedules.
The company offers a wide variety of Stone Products to all the customers and supply best stones at the lowest rates to all our national and international buyers. Our extensive knowledge of different quarries of natural stones of the whole of India enables us to supply Quality Stones at Competitive rate
We have earned a respectable position in setting new heights in quality control, customer satisfaction and on-schedule delivery of our products & assistance

Chhattisgarh Art and Crafts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:14:00 +0000

Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India. The state was formed on November 1, 2000 by partitioning 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern districts of Madhya Pradesh.Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh is one of the many states of India that is blessed with natural bounty and is enriched with traditions and culture. Moreover, being the soil of numerous distinct tribal groups Chhattisgarh offer a variety of art and crafts to its visitors. You will easily get awestruck by the charisma and richness of the Chhattisgarh’s art and crafts. Homing different tribes such as Muria, Gond, Baiga, Maria and Dorla, one can easily find different types of performing art such as dancing etc. along with some spectacular crafts. An elusive difference can be noticed in the art and craft of these tribes.

Exclusive designs, shapes and sizes of horses, diyas and pots figurines made of terracotta are an integral part of the Chhattisgarh art and craft tradition. The entire markets are filled with these exceptional handicrafts. Besides this terracotta craft, you will also find objects made of bamboo and cane and other crafts such as small dolls, folk paintings, papier mache etc. Viewing these objects gaining shape from the hands of natives is completely a memorable experience.

If one does not get the time to watch tribal groups perform their folk dances then the trip is incomplete as dances of Chhattisgarh are the most important kind of art forms prevailing in the state. Some of the most famous dances are Suwa Tribal dance and Saila Tribal dance

Jammu Kashmir Art and Craft

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 05:32:00 +0000

The arts and crafts of Jammu and Kashmir have recognition all over the world and everyone in the state is affiliated to this occupation in one way or another and is the major economic sector of the state.

Paper Mache
Paper Mache products are made of the pulp of paper and adhesive. The mixture is crafted into desired shape, then dried and painted. The bright motifs on the paper-Mache products have made it one of the best known of the Kashmir Arts and Crafts.

Embroidery
The rich arts and crafts of Kashmir are best represented by the carpets, shawls, rugs and wall decorations that have found their way into homes around the world. The minute details worked into a piece of cotton fabric are a wonderful testimony to the artistic skills of the embroiderers. The crewelwork, done using a hook, and the chain stitch, are the different techniques used in Kashmiri embroidery.

Carpets
A Kashmiri Carpet is well known the world over, and is a perfect representative of the Kashmir arts and crafts. The fine workmanship of the carpets, and the materials like fine wool and silks used for making them makes the carpet prohibitively expensive for many. But if you are lucky enough to pick a Kashmiri carpet during your shopping tours for Kashmir arts and crafts, you can always rest assured of having a collector's item in your possession.

Rugs
Kashmiri rugs are either woven on the loom, or made by embroidering ornate motifs on a cotton fabric. The woven rugs are a miniature version of the Kashmiri Carpets, though the price may still deter most buyers. The embroidered rugs, with elaborate crewelwork and chain stitch, are a fine memento of your Kashmir tour.

Shawls
The finest shawls in the world are made in Kashmir. The shawls, made of sheep wool and Pashmina wool, are known the world over for their fine texture and soft colors. The woolen shawls, affordable for the most part, are popular due to the elaborate craftsmanship displayed on the panels along the shawl. Pashmina shawls, made from wool sourced from the high latitude Ibex, are loved for their fine texture. Though pure Pashmina is expensive, mixed Pashmina is affordable for the most part. The third kind of Kashmiri shawl, the Shahtoosh, is a banned item, since its popularity led to the near extinction of the Chiru deer, from which the wool for the shawl is sourced.

Pherans
A pheran is a traditional garment worn in Kashmir. This loose coat is worn by people all over the cold state to ward off the frigid winds of the winter months. It also accommodates the ubiquitous "Kangri", an earthen lamp carried close to the body for warmth.

Tweed
Tweed is woven from pure wool. It is one of the most popular export items among the Kashmir art and craft items. The fine texture of the Kashmiri tweed makes it a must buy on your list when you tour Kashmir.

Silk Textiles
Kashmiri silk refers to the fine silk sourced from cocoons reared in Kashmir. Nourished on fine mulberry leaves, the cocoons grown at the sericulture farms of Kashmir yield a fine quality of silk.

Wood Carving
The wood carving industry in Kashmir thrives on the walnut wood that grows in the valley. The Kashmiri walnut wood has a fine texture and smooth grain patterns, making the wood expensive. Add to that the fine workmanship of the wood carvers and the finished product becomes unattainable for most buyers. The price of the wooden piece of craft depends on the grain pattern of the wood used, the detailing of the carving and the part of the tree used.

Brass and Silver Ware
Brass and silver ware in Kashmir includes bowls, plates, samovars and tall glasses. The carved murals on the brass items are known as "nakkashi". The brass pieces are often covered with embossed silver murals.

Jamu and Kashmir And Its Cultural Heritage

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:55:00 +0000

Jammu and Kashmir consists of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital. While the Kashmir valley is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape, Jammu's numerous shrines attract tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year. Ladakh, also known as "Little Tibet", is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture.
The cultural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir cuts across all the regional, religious and ethnic barriers. The three regions may apparently look different keeping in view the geographical factors, but they have so much in common, acquired through age old association amongst the people of the State that it will be a stupendous task to isolate them culturally and politically. The Sindh, Chenab and Jhelum which flow through the three regions of this State, though originating from different sources, have taken along their flow so many upheavals, calamities, pangs and stories that it is simply impossible to reverse their course of flow. The common cultural heritage of the State is reflected in literature, language, religion, arts, crafts, music and pilgrimage centres of the State. The years of give and take amongst the people of the State resulting in cultural amalgamation to such an extent that efforts to study and analyse the people and their culture are stupendous.
Nagas and Pishachas, which form the ancient races of the State, have in course of history spread to the entire State. The traditions and customs of Nagas are pravalent in modified forms in various regions of the State even now. The faith and tradition of preaching and worshipping of each other's religions and pilgrimage centres has been a very unique and glorious tradition of the people of the State. The famous Hindu shrines and the equally famous Muslim pilgrimage centres are held in highest esteem by the people of every faith. The offerings made and obeisance paid at such places by people of all faiths has baffled and even bothered the conservative elements across the globe. The tradition of other forms of art like the Pahari paintings which have nurtured in Jammu region have its roots in Kashmir. We have a sizeable number of scholars and artists who have contributed and kept alive the trend of appreciation and practice of art cutting across the religious and regional bindings. The soofiana tradition of music of which Santoor is the world famous instrument, is the soul of music of this place.
Buddhism which is still followed in the Ladakh region of the State has its origin in the valley. It was preached and disseminated by the Kashmiri scholars in its earlier days. The Laddakhi script and Sharada lipi which was prevalent in the valley till the recent times, share the same origin in Brahmi. Kashmiri language spoken in the main valley has its dialects and sister languages in Kistwar, Doda and other areas of Jammu region.
The concern and passion of love for humanity without any bias for language, region and religion is very prominent in all the scholarly writings of J&K. Right from the poetry of Lal Ded, an eminent spiritual poetess of Kashmir to Abdul Ahad Azaad, a poet of modern era, all have sung songs of communal harmony, love and concern for man and humanity. Lalded and Nundrishi, through their verses, have underlined that a human being, however, ignorant and barren of ideas he may be, is capable of attaining the spiritual knowledge through his persistent efforts and dedication, thereby achieving greater heights. To acquaint himself with saintly qualities should be the main objective of a human being. All through the history of the State we see Muslim poets singing Bakhti songs and Hindu poets swearing by sufism. Scholars have shown the path of humanity to people in general, cutting across the religious and regional barriers.
Literature as an essence of life, analysis of human condition and a reflection of human society, has blessed us with ample opportunity to imbibe the true human values. With such rich tradition and under eminent and popular rulers like Budshah, people have been living together with amity, harmony and peace for centuries.
The pilgrimage centres like the one at Hari Parbat where monuments of all three religions with a temple, mosque and gurudwara co-exist, are the living signs of the communal harmony of the people of the State. The State has produced its glorious rulers like Maharaja Lalitaditya and Zainul Abidin - the Budshah, who not only conquered a major territory of the region but had carved a deep niche in the hearts of the people of all religions. In Budshah, the State had a great saviour of the mankind in general who, besides accelerating the developmental activities, initiated and patronised many forms of arts and crafts in Kashmir. History is witness that rulers who singled out a particular community or wanted to patronize one single faith have not heen able to last longer. They not only invited the wrath of people but of destiny as well.
The State has a unique distinction of being a place where people from all walks of life and from all across the, world have been coming to seek peace, knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. Kashmir which has traditionally becn called the place of saints, has remained a seat of learning known as Sharada Peetha for years together. The contribution of the scholars of this State to Sanskrit literature has simply been remarkable. Names of Pt. Kalhana, Bilhan, Mammat, Abhinav Gupta and many others have gone down as legends in the history of scholarship.

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Gujrat Art and Craft

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:03:00 +0000

Gujarat – The Land of the Legends, stands bordered by Pakistan and Rajasthan in the north east, Madhya Pradesh in the east, and Maharashtra and the Union territories of Diu, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli in the south. The Arabian Sea borders the state both to the west and the south west .Where the work of art results with the formal interest and commemorative interest making way together. Completely appealing and valuable, works of art in Gujarat differ widely in the proportions of its patterns to the element of Painting, Sculpture or any other – blend with beauty and usefulness. Arts present something to our sense – perceptions as they make way to articulate lifestyles. Gujarat stands unique with its verbal or nonverbal arts – a mixed combination with aesthetic appeal. It is famous for its dyeing, printing, bead and mirror work apart from traditional Bandhinis and Patolas which has a hand woven art for the traditional wear.The arts and crafts have a rich cultural past and linked to the present modernity look. One can find diverse variety of

Embroidery with Inheriting talent with a distinctive style of needlework and traditional arts. Wood carving, stone work, jewellery etc. are the other areas that make Gujarat, a classic hub of traditional arts and crafts. In paintings, Oil, glass painting, kalamkari art form and Pethora, the tribal ritual paintings leave intricate frescos and the finesse with which the form comes alive with colors.

It is a watermark of Gujarati art styles. Paintings of decorative motifs on terracotta pots and clay made items are also very popular in the state of Gujarat.

Karur : Home Textiles City

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:45:00 +0000

Karur District is a district located along the Kaveri and Amaravathi rivers in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu,
Karur is famous for its home textiles. Karur has a niche in five major product groups — bed linens, kitchen linens, toilet ,linens, table linens and wall hangings. Overall Karur generates around Rs.6000 crores in foreign exchange through direct and indirect exports. Allied industries like ginning and spinning mills, dyeing factories, weaving etc., employs around 450,000 people in and around Karur.

On the international textile map, Karur has become synonymous with hand loom made-ups first as Tirupur in the hosiery product. The weaving industry came to Karur from Kerala and has earned a reputation for its high quality hand-loom products today. Hand loom exports from Karur began on a modest scale with just 15 exporters in 1975 and today Karur has thousands of exporters and the products are supplied to world leading chain stores like Walmart, Target, IKEA, Åhléns etc.

The hand-loom products being exported have been broadly classified under three heads viz., kitchen, bathroom and bedroom furnishing items. Some of the hand loom made-ups exported from Karur are bedspreads, sheet sets, towels, floor rugs, tea towels, napkins, aprons, kitchen towels, pot holders, plate mats, bath mats, tea mats, curtains, pillows, quilt covers, shower curtains.

Moradabad - The Art City

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 02:00:00 +0000

Moradabad, a city in north central India, in northwestern Uttar Pradesh state lies on the banks of the Ramganga River, a tributary of the Ganges and about 160 kms away across the border of Delhi. Moradabad is an important center of trade. Several major rail lines and a national highway link the city with other parts of India.
Moradabad is renowned for brass work and has carved a niche for itself in the handicraft industry through out the world. It is now one of the biggest exports centers of handicraft in the state. Today, it houses around 29% of the artisans in India. The modern, attractive, and artistic brassware, jewellery and trophies made by skilled artisans are the main crafts.The attractive brassware is exported to countries like USA, Britain, Canada, Germany and Middle East Asia.
There are about 600 export units and 5000 industries in the district. Moradabad exports goods worth Rs. 2200 crore every year. Recently other products like Iron Sheet Metalwares, Aluminium Artworks and Moradabads have also been included as per need of the foreign Buyers. Menthol is also exported from Moradabad worth several crores.
Due to increase of exports and popularity in foreign markets especially in Europe, America, Italy and other countries, a large no. of exporters are establishing their units and started their export.Out of the seven industrial corridors declared by the State Govt. in Industrial Policy 1999-2002, Moradabad is one of them. The Government is investing a lot of money to improve infrastructure facilities to promote the Industrial activities at Moradabad like 24 hours uninterrupted power supply, construction of By-pass, Proposal for widening and making 4 lane Delhi-Moradabad Road. About 450 Acres of land has been acquired to develop a New Industrial Area for Export Oriented Units at Pakbara to Dingarpur Road. Thus this is a good opportunity for new entrepreneurs to establish their projects

Indian Handicrafts The Real Beauty Of India

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:22:00 +0000

Indian handicrafts have a rich history of over thousands of years. Indian handicrafts industry has kept evolving with the passage of time. It is a wonderful mix of traditional and modern facets of India. Handicraft refers to the craft made completely by the hands. Handicraft does not take any help of latest modern technical equipment. Handicrafts of India beautifully symbolize the richness of Indian culture. It is a shining light that has form, dignity, style and beauty. Despite the course of thousands of years, handicrafts of India have maintained its uniqueness.

Different regions in India have different handicraft specialty. You will be hard pressed to find similar handicraft items in two different regions. Handicraft represents the particular culture of a region. The exclusivity and perfection of Indian handicrafts leaves people astonished and wanting for more. Diverse array of hand crafted masterpieces will give you a glance in the richness of Indian culture, its splendid glory and tales of triumphs. If ethnic patterns are what you are looking for, you need not go any further than handicrafts made using brilliant artistic skills of the artisans. These pieces are extremely elegant and exquisite. If you want to have Indian handicraft pieces for interior decoration purposes then you can find artworks ranging from vibrant colors to soft hues, from simple styles to the most intricate artwork.

The evolution of Indian craft is attributed to multitude of factors including local needs, entrepreneurship, religious beliefs, trade related necessities, geometrical construction and availability of constituents. It was not an overnight phenomenon. It has kept evolving and flourishing. The divine beauty of Indian handicrafts is a result of thousands of years of hard work and practice.

It comes as no surprise to know that India is one of the major exporters of handicrafts and gift items. Indian Handicraft sector is particularly popular for crafts items like sculptures, earthenware, knitted goods, pottery, jewellery, leather craft, metal work, glassware, woodwork, scarves, embroidered goods, decorative items, furniture and textiles. The demand for handicrafts of India has kept on rising. The traditional designs of these craft items are simply awe-inspiring. This field has also contributed significantly to the revenues earned by Indian government. Indian handicrafts industry has provided employment to lakhs of people.

Rajasthan Culture and Crafts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:05:00 +0000

Despite the relative poverty of the desert people, and the harsh living conditions that they endure, the Rajasthanis are a colourful, happy and proud people with a culture deeply rooted in tradition. The Rajasthanis are traditional to the point of being orthodox and extremely conservative, especially in matters of caste and community. Till not so long back, women were restricted to living within the purdah and education and careers were distant dreams for most women. In matters of honour, the Rajasthanis are very touchy and any insult, real or imagined can end in bloodbaths, even today.

But the flip side is that the people have an amazing zest for life and are as fun loving as industrious. They have a rich tradition of folk music and dance, each region with its own dance styles, songs and music. Several communities of professional performers - the Bhaats, Dholis, Mirasis, Nats, Bhopas and Bhands, spend their lives going from village to village. The villagers patronise them and even participate in their performances.

The semi-arid Shekhawati region in the northeast that make up Jhunjhunu and Sikar district, have developed a rich artistic tradition since the mid-18th century. As if to brighten the drab landscape, the walls and ceilings of the ‘havelis’ (mansions) in village after village are decorated with exquisite frescoes. You won’t find such a large concentration of frescoes anywhere else in the world.

The crafts that have developed in this colourful albeit arid desert land are innumerable in their range and variety. Though the Rajput rulers were constantly at war, craftsmen and artisans were encouraged to absorb the refinements of the Mughal courts. They gave stone, leather, glass, wood, clay, ivory, brass, silver, gold and textiles the most brilliant shapes and forms as they breathe life into them to produce an astounding range of handicrafts.

Rajasthan is famed for its textiles, tie and dye, block printing, embroidery and silver and gold relief work on fabric. These are converted into an irresistible selection of furnishings and apparel. Some items worth a buy include the lightweight cotton quilts which are surprisingly warm, elegant gold and silver jewellery, leather goods, furniture, miniature paintings, blue pottery and woollen carpets in Mughal designs.

The finest block printed fabrics are made in Sanganer, a half hour’s drive from Jaipur.

Raja Man Singh of Amer (Jaipur) brought five Sikh enamel workers from Lahore to Jaipur in the 16th century to introduce the art of ‘meenakari’ craft to the local craftsmen. Today, Jaipur’s ‘meenakari’ (coloured enamel work) has acquired world fame. ‘Kundankari’ is another traditional craft in which precious and semi precious stones are set in ‘lac’ or lacquer inlaid in gold. The lacquer background is then hidden with refined gold wire. These skills go to produce the most fabulous jewellery, whether in gold and precious stones fit for queens, or as silver ornaments worn by the peasants. The religious cloth paintings of Nathdwara or Pichhawais depicting gods and goddesses and the brightly coloured phad cloth paintings of rural Rajasthan make excellent wall hangings.

India Culture

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 03:26:00 +0000

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Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged. A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.

Indian culture treats guests as god and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and parcel of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always looked after by the members of the family. Elders and the respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the driving force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from within and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and pass on the Indian culture within us as we grow.

“Respect one another” is another lesson that is taught from the books of Indian culture. All people are alike and respecting one another is ones duty. In foreign countries the relation between the boss and the employee is like a master and slave and is purely monetary whereas in Indian culture the relation between the boss and the employee is more like homely relations unlike foreign countries.

Helpful nature is another striking feature in our Indian culture. Right from our early days of childhood we are taught to help one another in need of help and distress. If not monetary then at least in kind or non-monetary ways. Indian culture tells us to multiply and distribute joy and happiness and share sadness and pain. It tells us that by all this we can develop co-operation and better living amongst ourselves and subsequently make this world a better place to live in.

Rajasthan Paintings/Miniature Paintings

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:39:00 +0000

Rajasthan has been a great center of Indian arts and crafts in general and paintings in particular. The decoration of dwellings and other household objects was but one aspect of the creative genius of the Rajasthani - the world of miniature paintings is perhaps the most fascinating and the distinctive styles that have existed here are renowned the world over. From the 16th century onwards there flourished different schools of paintings like the Mewar School, the Bundi-Kota kalam, the Jaipur, Bikaner, Kishengarh and Marwar schools.

Influenced by the surroundings, these medieval paintings have their own unique styles - the hills and valleys, deserts, places and forts, gardens, court scenes, religious processions and those highlighting scenes from the life of Lord Krishna were the recurrent themes of these paintings. The Raagamala paintings and those based on Goeta Govinda are treasures of Rajasthan. It is widely believed that the miniature artists of Rajasthan were practicing and perfecting their art as early as the beginning of the 16th century and were later employed by the Mughal courts, especially by the Great Mughal emperor Akbar.

Each school of painting had its distinctive features. For instance, the flowing rivers, dense forests, lush green fields of Kota-Bundi region were transferred to the paintings of those regions. In palaces of Kota-Bundi are displayed the paintings depicting hunting scenes and animal fights. Other than Nature, the figures of women are graceful, with well proportioned bodies and sharp features. Colors used are mainly bright, with red prominently appearing n the background. Areas in the vicinity of this region, like Uniara, Indergarh and Sarola were also influenced by the Kota and Bundi kalam.

Miniature Paintings

The ruler of Amer-jaipur were closest to the Mughals and had maintained political and social links with them therefore, it was only natural to find a strong Mughal influence in the paintings here. Examples of this can be understood in the paintings in the palaces of Amer, Bairat and Toda Rai Singh and much later in Samod, Achrol, Shahpura, Alwar and Tonk.The Kishengarh School is best known for its Bani Thani paintings. A totally different style with highly exaggerate features - long necks, large, almond shaped eyes, long fingers and the use of subdued colors. The originality of style can be credited to its royal patron - Raja Sawant Singh, better known as Nagari Das. The usual court scenes have also been painted h-ere but it was Nagari Das and his love for the singer-poet Bani Thani which gave this tiny state the most refined and delicate paintings.

Jodhpur has a very strong folk tradition and here the figures are mainly robust warriors and dainty women. Paintings of the legendary lovers like Dhola-Maru on camelback, hunting scenes which included innumerable horses and elephants dominate the paintings of the Marwar region. Similarly, Bikaner too had strong Mughal influences and developed a style which was a combination of both the local as well as borrowed styles. The colors used by the miniature artists were made from minerals, vegetables, precious stones, indigo, conch shells, pure gold and silver. The prepariing and mixing of colors was an elaborate process and it took weeks, sometimes months, to get the desired results. Very fine, specially created brushes were made for different kinds of paintings. The landscape changed, the colours used were varied, paintings were done on paper and palm leaf to illustrate manuscripts, and on walls of palaces and the inner chambers of forts, Havelis (the painted Havelis of Shekhawati are well-known), and paintings were done on cloth. But the importance of miniatures has never diminished -even after all these years. Pure Rajput paintings and those influenced by the Mughal court provide an interesting insight into the lifestyle of the centuries and continue to fascinate scholars to this day. Artists in Jaipur, Nathdwara and Kishengarh still work on miniatures and some of them produce excellent work. There have been several new developments but on the whole, the magical quality of the miniature continuous to live on.

In a different class but with several similarities are the cloth paintings of Rajasthan which include the phads - scroll paintings used by the Bhopas and the pichwais - cloth hangings used behind the deity in Vaishnava temples. Done in bright colors with bold outlines, these paintings have very strong religious traditions. And the artist who works on them considers himself to be a servant of the Lord and puts in shraddha or devotion on each pichwai or phad that he paints.

What can be more ethnic than a glass painting to decorate your home?

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Glass painting is an amazing form of art that combines the vibrance of colors and glasses. When featured on home decor accessories, it uplifts the entire atmosphere of a room. You just need to bring out your creative ingenuity in a proper way. Glass painting, unlike it is conjectured otherwise, is very interesting to do. Have your kit ready with an outliner, which is used to keep the different shades of glass paints in place and the design you want to portray on the glass painting. You can either paint freehand, or else the option of templates is always there. Now if you are thinking which decor article to start with, here are some ideas: Glass Painting Ideas Glass Candle Holders: Jars with flat or faceted sides can easily take up the shape of glass candle holders without much of effort. Use tubes or pens of outline paint to draw designs on the sides of painted jam jar candle holders, to enhance the look of the candle holders. You just need to keep the following points in mind: * It is always safe to plan out designs on paper before painting on the jars. * Use a single color, such as gold, on jars painted with stained glass paint. * Gently squeeze the tube of outline paint while drawing on the jam jar, otherwise it can spoil your creativity. Alternatively, paint designs with outline paint on clear jam jars to use as candle holders. And yes, not to forget that designs made with many outline colors look beautiful on clear, unpainted jars. Designing for Stained Glass: To make stained glass highly attractive with glass painting, it is very essential for the artist to chalk out the layout of the design in great detail. This structural support could be of great importance, as pieces of glass support each other inside the framed area. And a badly supported piece of stained glass artwork may buckle and eventually drop or break out of the frame. Art works are actually displayed when small pieces of colored glass are arranged to form a particular creative pattern. Further, the glass is held together by strips of lead and the work is supported by a rigid frame like a window. Stained glass can also feature a figure on the glass itself, like a face might be hand painted. Once this is done the design is then fired a second time, so that the painting remains as an integrated aspect of the artwork. Pretty Glass Lanterns: This is really a fun craft that allows people to display their creativity in their own style. Use a glass paint liner to draw a design on the jar, you can either do it freehand or else you can go for one of the many templates available. It will be better if you use your imagination to create a pretty design. Allow the outline to dry for at least an hour. Once it's dry, fill it in with various colors of glass paint, as required by the painting, and your pretty glass lantern is ready. Once all the paints get dried, place a candle inside it. Now, when the candle is lit and it spreads a lovely warm glow all around your home, you know what a beautiful glass painting accent you have created for your home.

Why Ethnic Gifts Are Preferred

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Many people have a special fascination for art and handicrafts. These items carry cultural and traditional values and represent an era. With hard labor and dedication the craftsmen design these items and cater to the world of art lovers. They can be called as the product of toil and artistic sense blended with traditional and cultural touch. Skill, creativity and artistic mind are the major factors on which the art pieces and handicrafts depends. A handicraft is actually an item of artistic excellence crafted beautifully and brought in use for different decorative and other purposes. Art and art craft can be seen in the clothes embroiled beautifully to represent the rich culture and tradition of an era. Jewellery and furniture items are also designed by the craftsmen with their dedication and sense of art. They can also be included in the world of handicraft as they are designed by human beings and not by any machine. Their excellence lies in the fact that they are neatly designed by hand with toil and a rare sense of art and beauty. With the help of special tools and equipments, art is crafted and designed on a piece of wood or fabric. There are a special place for handicrafts and art pieces in the hearts of the people, especially the art lovers. They not only carry cultural and traditional importance but also show the artistic sense of the craftsmen who are genius in their own right. Handicraft and art has been enamoured as a tough and respectable work that is executed by the persons who have this skill in their blood. These rare and unique items can also serve as great gifts due to their beautiful and traditional appearances. The handicraft industry is flourishing as a result of the growing inclination of people for the traditional and ethnic designs and patterns in handicrafts. There is a huge demand for ethnic gifts among the people who are charmed by the beauty and glory of these items. Sculptured statues, embroidered costumes, wooden handicrafts, designed lamps etc. have attracted many people towards this beautiful facet of craft and art. India is the country to nurture handicraft and art crafts. This beautiful country is known for its diverse tradition and culture. Each state is renowned for its unique and individual handicrafts and art pieces. Whether it is north-eastern states of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Assam or northern states like Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan or southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra etc. each place has its own individual and unique style of art and handicrafts. Due to this individuality, the handicrafts designed by the people of these regions are not only unique but above par excellence.
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Indian Desert State Rajasthan

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India’s desert state, Rajasthan, had once been a collection of princely kingdom; by virtue of which we still have the remains of some of the most splendid palaces and forts that were once the seats of the rulers of these kingdoms. Rajasthan is a place where there are majestic palaces, rugged forts, rural villages, amazing flora, fauna et cetera.Forts and Palaces Tours of Rajasthan reveal the qualities of the land that move beyond the ordinary aspects of touring or vacationing and take you to complete pleasure, with a number of ways to immerse all your senses in pleasure at once. You are bound to experience the unexpected when you are away from the usual hustle bustle in the popular tourist destinations irrespective of whether it is a local fair or bustling bazaar. Situated on the north-western part of the subcontinent, the land has a number of beautiful places to go to for a vacation. Some of these places include Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Udaipur.Known as the ‘Land of Kings’, Rajasthan still bears the marks of regal grandeur in the form of massive forts situated mostly on hilltops to keep guard over the cities, and splendid and often lavish palaces as a fitting residence for the king of the land. The frescoes and traditional architectural motifs decorate the walls and ceilings of the majestic Havelis too, that once housed noblemen and wealthy merchants of these princely states.The Rajasthan Tour offers the tourists an opportunity to have a literal experience of the imperial lifestyle and tradition at some of the heritage hotels that are known for their traditional royal treatment of all their guests. The exotic scenery of sun kissed Thar Desert and golden sands add shimmer and sparkle to Forts and Palaces tours of Rajasthan. Some of the best known historical forts of Rajasthan include Chittaurgarh Fort, Golden Jaisalmer Fort, Junagarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, and Amber Fort.The historical and mythological anecdotes and folklores associated to the forts and palaces of Rajasthan add life and spirit to its holiday packages. The self-immolation by thousands of Rajput women and children at once to escape the clutches of enemy solders, not once but thrice, is tragic and shocking as well as fascinating and moving at the same time. Mehrangarh Fort has such massive proportions that it was dubbed the ‘work of giants’ by the imaginative poet Rudyard Kipling. Each and every corner of the forts and palaces breathes history, intrigue, chivalry, unwavering loyalty, and romance. Only if you have a skilful guide as a narrator, the Forts and Palaces Rajasthan Tour becomes a complete experience in itself.Cultural and Heritage Tours of Rajasthan often take you to forts and palaces and heritage hotels too, as they have done quite a good job of preserving the historical traditions, rituals, arts and handicrafts in their pristine form. Cultural shows organized during the tour display mesmerizing performances from the folk artists of Rajasthan, which may include music, dances, puppet shows, plays, and heart-wrenching narration of folklores. You may include excursions to national parks and tiger reserves that were once the royal hunting grounds of Rajputs and even spend a night or two in royal forest lodges and Mughal-style tents in the jungles to explore a different aspect of Rajput royalty during your Rajasthan Tour.Adiba has deep interest in writing informative articles on Travel and tourism in India. Also given her words to a portal for Rajasthan Tours where one can find info on Rajasthan Desert Safari and Golden Triangle Tours and other destinations of India. Explore www.indianluxurytours.com and get your dream holiday package.

History of Handicrafts

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Life style and social patterns of a society, being the direct influence of the accumulated heritage of the ages past, distinguish and differentiate one community from another. Culture therefore, is moral, intellectual and spiritual discipline for advancement, in accordance with the norms and values based on the accumulated heritage. It is imbibing and making one’s own the lifestyle and social pattern of the group one belongs to. The internalization and socialization of cherished values for enlightened and refined way of life, is indeed a long process. It is moving continuously from darkness to light, from sophisticate to imbibed simplicity, to sweetness and truth. Our culture is the handiwork of time. For its origin and development, one has to span through the history of several thousand years. Change and continuity are its attributes, and flexibility its basic characteristics. Each human group that settled here in pre-historic times, made its contribution to it. When customs operate for a fairly long period and acquired the strength are generally referred to as traditions of the society. Traditions may, therefore, be defined as customs of a very long standing. Since culture is a matter of tradition, it varies from one group or society to another, and it is this cultural variability that explains why social life in one place is different from another.

In the twenty-first century, there has been a great resurgence of interest in knitting, quilting, weaving, pottery, and a number other crafts. Many people in Western society who earn their living by relying on impersonal technology seek out a satisfying hobby that will allow them creative expression in their free time. It also provides them with an opportunity to learn arts and crafts that have been enjoyed by previous generations of their families. In turn, handicrafts or handmade items reveal much about the person and culture that created them. By studying the materials, techniques, tools, and patterns, we can tell with reasonable accuracy the time in history that an object was produced, the location and the culture or tribe that created it, and in most cases, the purpose of the object, whether for everyday, ceremonial or decorative use. Handicrafts Through World History examines the crafts of jewelrymaking, needlework, quilting, weaving, pottery, and metalwork, identifying the history and development of each craft through time, and the tools, techniques, and people who have made their contributions to the craft from all over the globe. After an introductory overview, there will be a timeline to trace the important developments in the craft from ancient times to the present. Following this will be up to 75 entries, examining people, places, terms, tools, techniques, and historical periods in the history of the craft, with illustrations as appropriate. Each entry will have print and web resources for further reading, and the volume will end with a general bibliography
Excavations have found inroads into very ancient times. Archeology has revealed the secrets preserved by the earth in its crust.

Excavations of tools help us understand the nature of production and the aesthetic standards of the period to which they belong.
The particular period and appeal of a handicraft item can be gauged from the number of industries, technique of production, types of goods produced and materials used. This state reflects the aesthetic sense of the people, curvature of objects, lines, space, light and shades. An examination of the visual arts, such as sculpture, paintings and terra-cotta unveil the element of art. Not all crafts were produced for daily needs.
Tools used today reflect the traditions of the early age, as old as the Stone Age. The rural and tribal artisans use processes and techniques inherited by them from their forefathers in the creation of their crafts. Though the tools used in that age were mainly for survival purposes, the making of these tools required considerable amount of skill.

The Stone Age man adopted the 'hammer stone' method to make flake tools. This require striking the mass stone near the edge at an angle of 120 degrees with the convex surface of a water worn pebble selected as hammer stone. This was perfected and put to use in the making of hand axes. Tools are a very important component of this art. This is the beginning of the age long tradition of handicrafts.

What is Handicrafts

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Handicrafts refer to artistic products which are handmade or fabricated with the help of simple tools. These are essentially traditional crafts and can be used for consumer or decorative purposes. Handicrafts are made from a variety of metals and aluminum handicrafts form an increasingly popular part of Indian exports. Aluminum handicrafts includes diverse objects such as candle holders, printed pots, picture frames, ice buckets, photo frames, flower vases, wall scones, ice scoops, pillar holders, tea lights, tableware, oil burners, garden urns, mirror frames, etc. Indian crafts are becoming increasingly popular both in India and abroad due to their high quality. Recent times have seen notable increase in the demand for these types of products. Aluminum is the most abundant metal on the earth and is characterized as a soft and light metal. Highly malleable and durable, it is a preferred metal among manufacturers. Manufacturers find the metal easy to work with and strive to bring out the immense possibilities within this metal. Shades of aluminum vary from silvery to dull grey color. Aluminum handicrafts are largely corrosion resistant and lend a simple yet beauteous touch to the home. To truly know the significance of this metal, one has to understand that aluminum played an important role in the cultural life of India since the earliest times. This metal was ascribed with life giving and alchemical properties. Aluminum was carved into numerous articles for daily usage as well as for decorative purposes. Alumina handicrafts are engraved with a range of traditional patterns and designs. Ornamentation on aluminum can vary from chiseling, punching or inlay work, all requiring high caliber and painstaking work. India is capable of offering the widest possible range of quality handicrafts. With increase in popularity, there is a rise in the variety of aluminum handicrafts. Highly admired, aluminum craft works have found a niche market in the West. They are afford-ably priced and are of durable quality

About Us

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http://www.industradepoint.com

Indus trade point is a Merchandising and sourcing company, a group of youths with extensive experience in foreign trade, imports and exports, experience in "Indian handicraft sourcing", we specialize in product design, sourcing, inspections, quality control and production consultation.

We are passionate about what we do and run our business with pride and desire to succeed on behalf of our clients. Your business is our reputation

A Liaison Office in India

We provide the International Clients -"A Liaison Office In India" - with utmost dedication and sincerity to let them lead the competition.

We are committed to the production, collection and the supplying of quality Indian handicraft to worldwide handicraft importers, wholesalers & dealers who buy Indian Handicrafts. We offer one of the largest ranges of Indian handicraft including Furniture, Antique, Textile, Stone, Iron & Gift Artilces.

We believe in hard work only and no shortcut for success, we believe that learning stage for humans never ends, it’s an unending process, we learn from our customers and also some times from the hard working labour who works for a mere 2 dollar a day. Authority can be delegated though responsibility cannot, At Indus trade point each individual works with high values & moral to achieve & deliver 100%.

Our aim is to provide a complete range of services so as to facilitate your operations in India and make them safer. To do so, we offer either to handle specific operations such as inspections and audits or to follow-up the entire process of your production.

As a Buying/Sourcing Agent in India

Since ages, India is known as a country of many diverse cultures - a melting pot of styles, colours and influences from all over asia.
All over the western world, Indian products have been appreciated for their beauty and the skill that they were made with for centuries..
Today, the Indian arts and craftsmanship have been perfected over time and with a new & modern face, they continue to fascinate us until today:
traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary design
Its tough to choice in a country with billion people, though we love our country and strongly suggest each foreign buyer to work with an appointed buying agent in India to enjoy working and harvesting 100% resource & man power.

Business can be more streamlined with a responsible Buying Agent, desired targets can be achieved easily if the planning and knowledge of an Agent is good, foreign customer can engage themselves in increasing the business leaving all worries of production, sampling, inspections, quality control, order processing etc in the hands of a Buying Agent

On the other hand if the buying agent you are associated with lacks responsibility, it will affect the foreign customer in a much greater way, naming few terms are bad merchandise, delayed deliveries, buying issues with suppliers, and increase in bad debts from customer as well as the supplier end.

Roles & Responsibilities of the Buying/Sourcing Agent in India

1. Quality merchandise as per the buyer guidelines
2. Timely deliveries
3. Price negotiations
4. Right information at right time
5. Extreme planning with respect to order processing and targeted information related to the topic
6. Fair whilst price negotiations and must not charge commission from suppliers
7. Quality control & exhaustive factory inspections
8. Working in a manner to achieve memorable buying experience of the buyer
9. To work honestly & closely with buyer & supplier both
10. To maintain transparency in front of the buyer at each step

Quality Policy

* Taking responsibility, acting professionally and delivering satisfaction to our customers always.
* Forming a win-win relationship with our clients, vendors and associates.
* Meeting our customer needs on time and every time with appropriate infrastructure and reactivity.
* Practicing an honest, transparent, and competent relationship with our customer, supplier and employee.
* Building supplier chain integration based on mutual trust, co-operation and co-existence.
* Assisting the suppliers to upgrade their sourcing, production capacity, infrastructure and collections.
* Instituting Quality Management System for effective and complaint free business environment.
* Effective utilization of our multi-locational presence by adopting the latest technology and to render a flexible and a proactive service.
* Empowering employees to take initiatives and control in their work areas, sharpening their skills, and granting them the required exposure in order to create a confident team.
* Adhering to Social, Ethical and Environmental norms of the present times.