Colorful handicrafts for sale in Hyderabad, India
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Places to Rest
Places to rest under the trees at a handicraft village in Hyderabad, India
Places to Rest
A Striking Figure
A huge, colorful statue of a regional deity in Hyderabad, India
A Striking Face
Sunset in Hyderabad
As the sun sets in Hyderabad, we move on to rural India ……
Sunset in Hyderabad
Nataraja
Nataraja is a depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as the divine dancer. The sculpture is symbolic of Shiva as the lord of dance and dramatic arts, with its style and proportions made according to Hindu texts on arts.
The dwarf (not a baby) under Nataraja’s feet is ApasmÄra, which represents ‘tamas’; ignorance and nonsensical speech. Since then Lord Shiva is also known as ‘Hara’, which means destroyer of ‘Tamas’.
A statue of Nataraja at Shilparamam, Hyderabad …..
Nataraja
Buddha on a Lotus
A metal sculpture of Buddha on a lotus at Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Buddha on a Lotus
A Multi-faced Ganesha
Heramba Ganapati at Shilparamam, Hyderabad. The elephant-headed Ganesha, remover of obstacles and god of good fortune, is one of the most beloved of Hindu gods. Also known as Ganapati, he is invoked before the start of any action or endeavor.
In Tantric tradition there are as many as thirty-two manifestations of Ganesha, each with its own name and iconography. One of the most popular of these is Heramba Ganapati, who has five heads and ten arms. A beautiful wood piece, intricately carved, of this form is shown below.
A Multi-faced Ganesha
Heramba Ganesh
Painted on Stone
An artist has used stone as a canvas for a painting a dancer and Indian musical instruments at Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Painted on Stone
Creating Art in Stone
A sculpture garden at Shilparamam, Hyderabad displays amazing art carvings in stone
Creating Art in Stone
A Picture in Stone
Colorful Wagon Wheel
Even a retired wagon wheel is transformed into a work of art at Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Colorful Wagon Wheel
A Water Fountain Like No Other
A unique water fountain made of a clay pot shows the varied nature of handicrafts at Shilparamam, Hyderabad. Even the spill basin is decorated with an artful design.
A Water Fountain Like No Other
Cute Cottages as Offices
Shilparamam in Hyderabad, India is a village for arts and handicrafts, so it would be appropriate to also have cute, painted cottages serve as offices!
Cottage as an Office
An Unusual Office
Colorful Cups
Not only are the garments at Shilparamam, Hyderabad colorful, but also ceramic cups are quite vibrant
Cups of Color
Colorful Cups
Quartet of Colorful Garments
Shilparamam in Hyderabad houses arts galleries that showcase unique artifacts made by artisans across India, including handmade garments.
Quartet of Colorful Clothes
Decorative Flowers
Who needs real flowers for decoration when artistic ones are available at Shilparamam, Hyderabad!
Flowers as Art
Artsy Umbrellas
Even umbrellas become works of art at Shilparamam, Hyderabad. Doubt if they would be used as rain protection!
Artsy Umbrellas
Feathers of Varied Colors
Turning ordinary feathers into vibrant works of art at Shilparamam – an arts and crafts village in Hyderabad, India
Feathers of Varied Colors
Colorful Art
Colorful paintings and artwork at Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Colorful Art
Colors Galore
Beautiful, colorful garments for sale at Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Vibrant Colors
Range of Colors
A Colorful Welcome
Clay formations of a sentry on a horse and two women in colorful clothes greet visitors to Shiparamam – an arts and crafts village in Hyderabad
Sentry on Horse in Clay
A Colorful Welcome
Photos by Ravi 