Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft Sitting Ganesha Rumals & Hanky Originating in the soul of

Originating in the soul of the craft now lies in the dexterous hands of the Kumhaars or potters of Nizamabad who beautifully combine utility with art

and geometric shapes

contributing to the economic development of the region

The life of each block of carved wood is about 75-100 years

Importance is being given for Indian epics like Ramayana

Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft Sitting Ganesha Rumals & Hanky Originating in the soul ofGulabi Minakari is one of the rarest crafts in India that is practiced in the bylanes of Varanasi, near Gai Ghat. Minakari is an art form from Persia and involves colouring the surface of metals by fusing different colours. This art was brought to the city of Varanasi by Persian enamellists during the Mughal era around the early 17th century. The word 'mina' is the feminine form of the Persian word 'Minoo' and means 'heaven'. It refers to the azure