Kashi's wooden toys, decorative items much in demand in other countries under BJP govt

Mar 02, 2022

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 2 : Kashi's traditional wooden business is touching new heights under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and the demand...

Sale of Chikdi Wooden Craft items gains momentum in J-K's Rajouri

Mar 16, 2021

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 16 : The sale of Chikdi Wooden Craft items is gaining momentum in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri as...

Karnataka: Customs Dept hands over seized antiques to Archaeological Survey of India

Jul 07, 2023

In a statement, Customs informed that V. Usha, Chief Commissioner of Customs, Bengaluru handed over seized and confiscated antique items that include-Metal a Budhha...

J-K: Ali Mohammad's wooden kitchen items in demand as people ditch aluminium utensils for health benefits

Apr 19, 2023

Ali Mohammad, a skilled craftsman from central Kashmir's Budgam district has been gaining popularity for his unique wooden kitchen utensils.

Bowl, cutlery used by Mahatma Gandhi to go under hammer in UK

Dec 29, 2020

Stockholm [Sweden], December 29 : A small, rusted metal bowl (called a katori in Hindi), two wooden spoons and a wooden fork -- once...

Varanasi's wooden toy industry thrives with over Rs 40 crore annual turnover, Padma Shri awardee highlights significance

May 24, 2024

The wooden toy industry which was once on the brink of collapse is now seeing significant growth in Varanasi. With an annual turnover of...