Jharkhand crafts

Jharkhand originally a tribal State known for its wood work, bamboo work, tribal ornaments and stone carving. But the lack of promotion and marketing for these products has mostly resulted in extinction of some crafts like stone carving.

Wood Craft. 

• Due to abundance of wood resulted in the variety of wood articles for household requirement. 
• Wood Craft include door panels, boxes and windows besides wooden spoon, etc. 
• These articles are beautiful and has market both in India and abroad. 

Bamboo Craft. 

• It exhibit beautiful hand work. 
• It include different types of baskets and wall hanging. 
• Other bamboo accessories used for fishing and hunting. 

Metal Work. 

• It is one of the most well known forms of craft in the whole State of Jharkhand. 
• It exhibit beautiful amalgamation of utility and looks. 
• Jharkhand metal work can be classified into four broad categories. 
• It include weapons, Ornaments, hunting implements and the agriculture equipments. 

Stone Carving. 

• It is traditional craft of the tribes of Jharkhand. 
• It is also in the process of extinction. 

Ornaments. 

• Jharkhand tribals are found of ornamentalists. 
• Artisans make simple ornaments  using gold, silver or beeds. 
• These Ornaments depicts the traditional culture of the region. 

Toy Making. 

• In the hilly regions of Jharkhand and around its capital city Ranchi, lives for generations have reveled in toy making. 
• Different types of toys are made in state for children. 
• These toys have wheel for mobility and pulling string. 
• Toys includes elephants, birds, etc. 
• These toys are painted with different colours.