Happiness Handcrafted

From folk paintings to wood crafting, exploring the state’s astounding wealth of art and handicraft is an experience of a lifetime. 

- Lipla Negi

What’s rare to see, or is prohibitively expensive, in the swanky galleries of a city, lies in abundance in every haat in Chhattisgarh. Passed down from one generation to the next, true craftsmanship thrives in every nook and cranny here. The rich tradition of art in the state is as opulent as its natural mineral wealth.

This is the reason why the travel itinerary of Chhattisgarh comes weaved with culture and history. It’s a place where art is celebrated in its true glory, authentic and awe-inspiring. Technology is yet to touch immaculate craftsmanship here, and that makes the artwork created here all the more exotic. Watching the artists give shape to their imagination is a unique experience. It’s an utter joy to see hands creating magic on wood, metal and fabric, something that new-age digital tools can only dream of achieving.

Beyond the lush forests and stunning waterfalls of the state lie man-made aesthetics—Kosa silk sarees, artefacts made using the exclusive coiled-thread method and temples with magnificent architecture and sculpture. The state is home to 42 different tribes, whose paintings and sculptures are as rich and rare as its spectacular topography.

The tribals of Chhattisgarh have always maintained a symbiotic relationship with nature—not only do they find their gods and angels in nature, they also find their livelihood amidst nature’s bounty. Nature is their true wealth, quite literally.