If we take a look around the globe we can find a demand for decorative arts coming from South Asia, and that helps keep the cottage industries alive.

Not only keeping the unique handmade gifts from these craftsmen and craftswomen from becoming a lost art, it also allows them to survive by working their magic in their trade.

These crafts people can and some do make a living by continuing to create these handmade crafts. Remember, these wonderful handmade finds are coming from some of the most impoverished regions of the world. And we are lucky enough to find and be able to purchase these little treasures.

When we connect with these artisan artists and distribute their wares, we share in helping them keep this cultural heritage that is so creative alive and well. It is with great pride and respect of their village heritage that they continue to work and create these handmade works of art.

I am most familiar with the beautiful wall hangings that are hand embroidered and adorned with mirrors, and metallic threads. These tapestry wall hangings are on theme with the history of their communities from the Indian Subcontinent from long ago. Lets look at one or two creations more specifically.

From the Mughal dynasty emperors, such as Akbar the Great, who was really, really great was remembered for his diplomacy and good will. He is famed as a ruler for his tolerance in religious beliefs, where everyone could share their thoughts and beliefs together.

Akbar was always pushing for equality, social justice and harmony among his people. He would invite Muslims and Hindu’s together with Christians, Zoroastrian thinkers and Christians to his royal court to speak under the same roof, at the same time. This was not done before Akbar and it earned him great respect and his place in history.

The rural artisan’s craftsmen and women pay their tribute to Akbar by creating a specially designed and embroidered tapestry wall hanging from handmade vintage saris. It is adorned with mirrors. The mirrors are strategically placed within the tapestry with the intent to ward of “evil spirits” or provide a protection, of sorts, to the owner who hangs this Akbar Tapestry on their walls in their home.

By promoting these handmade gifts or crafts from the south East, we can help in supporting the global community of these fine crafts people and help keep these ancient traditions alive.

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