Handicrafts India

Sikkim is the place, where peace is bestowed by Buddha. With so much of religious importance, the handcrafts have not been left untouched. At Sikkim, one can find the best and artistic use of wood, cane or bamboo and paper. The visitor coming to this place would find a lot of idols being carved on wood to be used in monasteries and temples. Well, that’s not all. One can also find various types of masks made from wood and paintings on them, which signifies the tribal culture and Sikkim’s traditionalism. Then, it follows the Thangka paintings of Sikkim that are considered apt to promote Buddhism and its philosophies. They also enable the monastery people to earn living.

The beauty of its handicrafts is as elegant as the surrounding mountains and lush green valleys. Craftsmen of Sikkim are skilled enough to make a variety of wall hangings, carvings, lamp shades, lanterns and designer furniture from their specialties. The Choktse tables (foldable) are quite famous world over. Apart from this, their designs are also based on the new trends in the market and the demands o their customers. In fact, Sikkim handicrafts show the excellence of traditional art moving hand-in-hand with contemporary trends.