India Handicrafts

Question 1

Bandhani or Bandhej
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra
Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

It is a method of binding small knots and dyeing them in
different colours to produce beautiful patterns.

Question 2

Laharia Rajasthan

Answer 2

It involves creating ripple or wave-like patterns.

Question 3

Ikat Telangana, Odisha, Gujarat,
and Andhra Pradesh

Answer 3

It involves applying resist dye to yarn before weaving.

Question 4

Kalamkari Andhra Pradesh

Answer 4

It is a hand-painting technique on fabrics using
vegetable dyes. [UPSC-2015]

Question 5

Batik art Madhya Pradesh and West
Bengal

Answer 5

It involves permeating one end of the fabric with molten
wax and dyes, producing multicoloured sarees and
dupattas.

Question 6

Tanchoi weaving Gujarat

Answer 6

It is a delicate miniature painting influenced by Chinese
techniques.

Question 7

Jamdani West Bengal

Answer 7

It involves weaving muslin in various styles with opaque
patterns on a transparent background. [UPSC-2018]

Question 8

Telia Rumal Andhra Pradesh

Answer 8

is a method for the oil treatment of yarn.

Question 9

Telia Rumal Andhra Pradesh

Answer 9

is a method for the oil treatment of yarn.

Question 10

Bhavani Jamakkalam Tamil Nadu

Answer 10

These are the blankets and carpets manufactured in the
region. GI tag is awarded to it.