India
is greeted as one of the diverse nation in the world with its rich
crafts and handicrafts spread in every nook and corner of the country.
The place of wall hanging in India is most artistically rich. Beautiful
and elegant wall hangings impart amending look to the walls in home ,
offices etc. This craft is famous across the globe for its exquisite
craftsmanship and elegant designs.
Wall hangings intend the ways in which innovative ideas are turned into
real masterpieces. They are becoming popular increasingly now a days in
the international market too. Indians have always been fond of
embellishing their walls of home. Wall hangings have gained immense
popularity.
Material Used
Indian artisans crafted exotically beautiful and decorative wall
hangings which are available in various vibrant colors and designs. They
are more adorned further by using colorful threads , beads and glitters.
Different materials used in making of them are :
- Brass
- Jute
- Fabric
- Wrought Iron
- Bamboo
- Wood
- Bone
- Horn
- Mud
- Paper
- Glass
Styles
Some of the popular styles and categories of wall hangings are :
- Embroidery Wall Hanging: It is very easy and quick to
made. It is adorned and enriched with intricate stitches, mirror
work and patchwork. Embroidered wall hangings are made with very
simple cotton thread , it adorn the walls and catches attention of
person.
- Jute Wall Hangings: It brings a very luxurious look and
feel to the home decor. Due to natural golden fiber used , jute wall
hangings have gained immense popularity. It is bio degradable in
nature.
- Wooden Wall Hanging: Among all wooden artifacts , wooden
wall hanging is one of the most demanded product. It impart
sophisticated, enriching look to the wall and lend a warm, fresh
feeling to home, office, children's room, lodge.
- Mud/clay Work Wall Hangings: It is the intricate art
work which depicts the perfection of artists. Mud or clay wall
hangings are considered as unique pieces of art which are embedded
with beads and mirror work.
- Metal Wall Hangings: Metal wall hangings are
internationally acknowledged. Mostly brass and bell metal are used.
They are engraved, embossed, enameled. They are known for their
sturdy nature and intricate patterns.
- Papier Mache Wall Hanging: It involves the process of
kneading with soaked waste paper, cloth, rice straw and copper
sulfate into a pulp which is pressed around a mould made of clay,
wood or metal. It has a rough texture. It gives an earthen appeal.
Places
Some places which are very popular for intricate Indian wall hangings
are Gujarat , Moradabad and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh , Kerala ,
Karnataka , Kashmir , Orissa and Bastar in Madhya Pradesh .
