North indian dances and articrafts

by akhil

1. North indian dances and articrafts By AKHIL TYAGI

2. INTRODUCTION TO DANCES Dance  is a type of art that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to  music,  performed in many different cultures and used as a form of expression,  social, interaction  and  exercise or presented in a spiritual or  performance  setting.

3. Dances of north india Indian folk dances are creation of different socio-economic set up and traditions. An integral part of the social environment, they are performed on different occasion, which might be the arrival of a new season, a particular festival, the birth of a child or even a wedding. Indian folk dances are full of energy and vitality and are performed to express joy. Each form of these dances has a specific costume, rhythm and movements attached to it. The costumes are mostly colorful in nature, with extensive jewels and designs. Some of the folk dances in India are performed separately by men and women, while others have men and women dancing together. Mostly, the dancers sing themselves and are accompanied by artists with instruments. One important part of Indian folk dances includes those of north India. Given below are the folk dances of the main northern regions of India.

4. Jammu & Kashmir Dumhal :  The dance of the Kashmiris is called as ' Dumhal '. It is performed by dancers wearing long colorful robes and tall conical caps, studded with beads and shells. It is mainly the men folk of Wattal who perform this dance, that too on specific occasions. While dancing, the performers sing too, with drums to assist their lyrics. The party of performers moves in a ritual manner and digs a banner into the ground, at a set location. The dance begins with the men dancing around this banner. Dances Himachal Pradesh Hikat :   Hikat is performed by women and comes across as a modification of a game played by children. Forming pairs, the participants extend their arms to the front, gripping each other's wrists. With their body inclined back, they go round and round at the same spot. Namagen : Namagen is another folk dance that is specific to the state of Himachal Pradesh. It mainly celebrates the autumnal hue, in the month of September.

5. dances Uttar Pradesh Hurka Baul :   Hurka Baul is performed during paddy and maize cultivation, in different fields, by turns. Its name has been derived from the terms ' hurka ', the drum which constitutes the only musical accompaniment to the dance, and ' baul ', the song. The singer narrates the story of battles and heroic deeds, while the dancers enter from two opposite sides and enact the stories, in a series of crisp movements. The farmers form two rows and move backwards, in unison, while responding to the tunes of the song and the rhythm of the dancers.

6. Chholiya :  A famous dance of Kumaon region, Chholiya is mainly performed during marriages. As the groom's procession proceeds to the bride's house, male dancers, armed with swords and shields, dance spiritedly. dances Punjab  Bhangra :  One of the most popular dances of North India, performed during the festival of Baisakhi , is the Bhangra . Among the most virile and captivating dances of India, it is undertaken by men and includes tricks and acrobatic feats. The drummer, usually in the centre of the circle, is surrounded by men dressed in lungis and turbans. 

7. Punjab Gidha :  The dance performed by the women folk of Punjab is called the Gidha . In this dance form, a woman or a pair of women dances at a time, while the others surround them and clap in rhythm. The dance is mainly performed during the festival of Teeyan , to welcome the rains Haryana Dhamyal :  The folk dance of Haryana is known as the ' Dhamyal ' or the ' Duph '. The dance can be performed by men alone as well as with women. The Duph , after which the dance form is anmed , is a circular drum, played nimbly by the male dancers, as they dance.

8. Pictures of dances

9. Gidhha

10. dunhal

11. Articrafts of north india

12. Arts and crafts Indian arts and crafts, the top of the workmanship of Indian craftsmen, have, since time immemorial, fascinated the thoughts of people, globally. Every state in India, boasts of an exclusivity and specialty, depending upon its historical influences, traditional skills, and the raw materials, locally presented. India is world famous for its deftness in paintings, exquisite embroidery, and the perfect and beautiful sculptures in stone, metal, wood, temple carvings and gracefully designed  jewellery . North India is the home of a large number of tribes and sub-tribes. They have an energetic craft tradition and every family excels in craftsmanship. We provide detailed information of arts and crafts to tourists for North India Arts & Crafts Tour.

13. Paintings: In North India Arts & Crafts Tour, Paintings of Rajasthan- tiny and folk are known all over the world for treatment and composition, color scheme and subjecting. The purpose of Rajasthani paintings is delight. Hence, women have been given importance in all the artists' creations.  Arts and crafts Metalware : North Indian craftsmen have always shown an exceptional skill in drawing, chasing and ornamenting of gold and silver articles of everyday and decorative use. The metalware of Rajasthan comprises artistic cheek work, enameled, engraved and filigree cut work on silver. 

14. Carpets and Namdas : The Rajasthani carpet and Namdas is but a true expression of the workers' simple philosophy, his responsive perception of nature and its changing moods convincingly translated into the craft. The color combinations are beautiful and worksmanship exquisite.  Arts and crafts Furniture: The furniture of Rajasthan is in harmony with its palaces and havelis , displaying similar intricate design and carving.

15. Embroidery: In the hamlets of southwestern Rajasthan you won't spot a solitary house without an embroidered toran or frieze hung above the doorway. The women of this region and adjoining Kutch and Saurashtra districts of Gujarat are adept at needlework. Furniture, Furniture art and craft, Furniture art of Rajasthan, Furniture Arts & Crafts In Rajasthan, Rajasthan Arts Crafts, Arts Crafts of Rajasthan India Arts and crafts Pottery: Pottery, one of the old crafts, has its own standing tradition in Rajasthan. Certain shapes are characteristic of Rajasthan. Alwar has been known for its double cutwork pottery known as " kagzi ".  

16. pottery

17. embroidery

18. Carpet

19. painting

20. metalware

21. by – akhil tyagi thank you