The Craft Map of India is a state-by-state guide to the handmade art you can buy from Treasure of India. Each state below lists its craft, what makes it recognisable, the artisans whose work we carry and a current starting price. To browse visually, open the interactive Craft Map of India and click any state.
This page is a buyer's map. If you want to understand how the painting styles differ, read Art Forms of India by state. Prices are in ₹ and convert to your currency on the product page.
North India
Rajasthan: Pichwai, miniature, Phad and blue pottery
Rajasthan has four crafts in our collection. Pichwai comes from Nathdwara and shows Shrinathji, cows and lotus ponds; wooden panels by Khushi Parekh start at ₹1,599. Rajasthani miniatures use fine brushes for court and elephant scenes; pieces start at ₹1,299, with framed works by Sudarshan Pareek from ₹1,499. Phad is a bold scroll style from Bhilwara, with work by Sourabh Soni from ₹2,599. Jaipur blue pottery, made from quartz-based dough with cobalt glaze, starts at ₹999 for wall plates by Sanjay Prajapati. See all in Rajasthan art.
Himachal Pradesh: Thangka and Tibetan painting
Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist scroll painting made with mineral colours and a strict grid for each deity. Our Himachal work is by Smanla Tsering. Hand-painted Buddha wall hangings start at ₹2,599 and full Thangka paintings at ₹14,999. Browse Himachal Pradesh art.
Uttar Pradesh and Delhi: Zardozi
Zardozi is raised embroidery in metallic thread, here finished with stone work, a craft long tied to Lucknow, Agra and Delhi. Framed Zardozi pieces currently start at ₹29,990. See Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
West India
Gujarat: Lippan mud and mirror work
Lippan is raised clay relief with small hand-set mirrors, from the Kutch region. Panels by Kharet Dosa Desharbhai start at ₹1,599. Read the Lippan guide or shop Lippan art and Gujarat art.
Maharashtra: Warli painting
Warli uses white circles, triangles and lines on an earth-red or dark ground to show farming, dance and village life. Paper paintings by Sujeet Bhurkud start at ₹3,599. The state also has Dhokra castings by Suresh Pungati from ₹5,990. Shop Warli art or Maharashtra art.
Central India
Madhya Pradesh: Gond painting and Bharewa metal
Gond painting fills animals and trees with dots, dashes and fine lines. Work by Reshma Shyam starts at ₹2,599. Bharewa Dhokra metal casting is led by National Awardee Baldev Waghmare, with pieces from ₹1,190, plus work by Dilip Dhurve. Shop Gond art or Madhya Pradesh art.
Chhattisgarh: Bastar Dhokra and wrought iron
Bastar Dhokra is lost-wax casting in brass, with a wire-thread texture on every figure. National Awardee Hirabai Jhureka Baghel and Sangeeta Uike make our pieces, which start at ₹1,490. Hand-forged wrought iron by Rajkumar Sodi also starts at ₹1,490. See Chhattisgarh art and the Dhokra guide.
East and Northeast India
Bihar: Madhubani painting
Madhubani, also called Mithila painting, uses double outlines, filled borders and no empty space. Paintings by Saroj Kumar Jha start at ₹1,599. Shop Madhubani or Bihar art.
West Bengal: Kalighat painting and Dhokra jewellery
Kalighat began near the Kali temple in Kolkata and uses quick, flowing brush lines on a plain ground. Paintings by Putul Chitrakar start at ₹1,990, and brass Dhokra jewellery from Bengal starts at ₹1,490. Shop Kalighat painting or West Bengal art.
Odisha: Pattachitra and Dhaana paddy craft
Pattachitra is painted on treated cloth with natural colours and fine borders, often showing Krishna and Jagannath. Our pieces are by National Awardee Niranjan Maharana and start at ₹54,999. Dhaana craft, figures built from paddy grains by Dhani Majhi, starts at ₹2,590. Shop Pattachitra, Dhaana craft or Odisha art.
Jharkhand: Sohrai painting
Sohrai is a harvest-season wall art painted with earth colours, showing cattle, deer and plants. Our paintings come from the Sohrai community, including Lifetime Achievement Awardee Putli Ganju, and start at ₹7,999. Shop Sohrai art or Jharkhand art.
Manipur: Longpi pottery and handwoven textiles
Longpi pottery is shaped by hand from black serpentine stone and clay, with no wheel. Pieces by Alun Mangte start at ₹2,590. A handwoven Shaphee Lanphee shawl by U Bala Devi is ₹25,999. See Longpi pottery and Manipur art.
South India
Karnataka: Mysore painting
Mysore painting uses soft colours, fine detail and thin gold leaf, with less raised work than Tanjore. Paintings by Shashank Bharadwaj start at ₹5,999. Shop Mysore paintings or Karnataka art.
Tamil Nadu: Thanjavur dolls and Tanjore painting
Thanjavur dancing dolls are hand-painted figures that sway on a balanced base. They currently start at ₹3,599 in our Thanjavur dolls collection. Tanjore paintings, known for gold foil and raised gesso work, are in the Tanjore collection. See Tamil Nadu art.
Andhra Pradesh: Tholu Bommalata leather craft
Tholu Bommalata began as shadow puppetry, using translucent goat leather that is cut, punched and painted so light shines through. Wall pieces by Chinna Kullayappa start at ₹2,199. Shop Tholu Bommalata or Andhra Pradesh art.
Reading the Prices on This Map
The starting prices above are the lowest current prices in each collection, and they move as new pieces arrive. Price depends on size, base material, hours of handwork and whether the piece is by an award-winning master. Small folk paintings, blue pottery and Lippan panels sit at the lower end. Pattachitra, Sohrai, Thangka and Zardozi are slow, detailed crafts, so they cost more. Open any state collection to sort by price and see sizes.
Meet the Artisans
Every artwork ships with a signed certificate of authenticity naming the artisan. Read about each maker in the artisan directory, or ask for a custom piece through bespoke commissions. Many of these traditions hang together at our gallery in Palam Vihar, Gurugram. Book a visit, Monday to Sunday, 11 AM to 8 PM.
Shipping Worldwide
We ship from Gurugram to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, the UAE, Europe and the rest of the world. International shipping is a flat ₹4,000 per order, and delivery usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Made-to-order pieces need 2 to 4 weeks of crafting first. Customs duties and import taxes are paid by the buyer; see international shipping, customs and duties. In India, shipping is free on orders of ₹2,999 and above. Use the "Request a video call" button on any product page to see a piece live on WhatsApp before you buy.
Explore More
For ideas on placing these pieces, read how to style handcrafted Indian art and how to buy original folk art online, or browse all paintings and artifacts.
FAQs
Which Indian state is known for which art form?
Rajasthan for Pichwai, miniature and Phad, Bihar for Madhubani, Odisha for Pattachitra, Madhya Pradesh for Gond, Maharashtra for Warli, Gujarat for Lippan, West Bengal for Kalighat, Jharkhand for Sohrai, Karnataka for Mysore painting and Andhra Pradesh for Tholu Bommalata.
What is an affordable way to start an Indian art collection?
Jaipur blue pottery plates start at ₹999, Bharewa Dhokra at ₹1,190, and Madhubani, Lippan and Pichwai panels at ₹1,599.
Do you ship handmade Indian art outside India?
Yes. We ship worldwide for a flat ₹4,000 per order. Delivery usually takes 2 to 3 weeks, and customs duties are paid by the buyer.
How do I know a piece is made by the named artisan?
Each artwork comes with a signed certificate of authenticity naming the artisan, and you can request a live video call to see the piece before ordering.