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Famous Handicrafts and Textile Artisans of India

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the renowned artisans and their contributions to the rich handicraft and textile traditions of India.
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Who is known for his intricate and vibrant Kalamkari paintings, which depict mythological and historical scenes?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. Nandalal Bose

  3. K. Venkatappa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

K. Venkatappa is a renowned Kalamkari artist from Andhra Pradesh, known for his exceptional work in this traditional art form.

Which artisan is famous for his exquisite Bidriware, a metalworking technique involving intricate silver inlay on black metal?

  1. Jagdishprasad Sharma

  2. Gulam Mohammed

  3. B. N. Prahlad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gulam Mohammed is a renowned Bidriware artisan from Karnataka, known for his mastery in this intricate metalworking technique.

Who is known for his exceptional work in the intricate art of Rogan Josh, which involves painting with molten wax on fabric?

  1. Abdul Ghani Dar

  2. Mohammad Shafi

  3. Ghulam Nabi Lone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abdul Ghani Dar is a renowned Rogan Josh artist from Jammu and Kashmir, known for his exceptional skills in this unique art form.

Which artisan is famous for his exquisite Banarasi silk sarees, known for their intricate designs and luxurious feel?

  1. Subhashini Devi

  2. Ritu Kumar

  3. Mohammad Yusuf


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mohammad Yusuf is a renowned Banarasi silk weaver from Uttar Pradesh, known for his mastery in creating these exquisite sarees.

Who is known for his exceptional work in the traditional art of Phad painting, which depicts stories from mythology and folklore?

  1. Shanti Devi

  2. Gopal Lal Sharma

  3. Ram Gopal Vijayvargiya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gopal Lal Sharma is a renowned Phad painter from Rajasthan, known for his exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Which artisan is famous for his intricate and colorful Madhubani paintings, which depict scenes from mythology and daily life?

  1. Bharti Dayal

  2. Mahasundari Devi

  3. Jagannath Jha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahasundari Devi is a renowned Madhubani artist from Bihar, known for her exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Who is known for his exquisite Cheriyal paintings, which depict scenes from mythology and daily life using natural dyes?

  1. Jyothi Reddy

  2. Laxman Atram

  3. Venkatrao Mahankali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Venkatrao Mahankali is a renowned Cheriyal artist from Telangana, known for his exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Which artisan is famous for his intricate and colorful Warli paintings, which depict scenes from daily life and mythology?

  1. Jivya Soma Mashe

  2. Dadu Bhilad

  3. Laxman V. Shinde


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jivya Soma Mashe is a renowned Warli artist from Maharashtra, known for his exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Who is known for his exceptional work in the traditional art of Pattachitra, which involves painting on cloth using natural dyes?

  1. Jagannath Swain

  2. Gopal Chitrakar

  3. Laxman Gouda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jagannath Swain is a renowned Pattachitra artist from Odisha, known for his exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Which artisan is famous for his exquisite Kantha embroidery, which involves stitching colorful threads on cloth to create intricate designs?

  1. Durga Bai

  2. Ganga Devi

  3. Sushila Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durga Bai is a renowned Kantha embroiderer from Madhya Pradesh, known for her exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Who is known for his intricate and colorful Phulkari embroidery, which involves stitching colorful threads on cloth to create intricate designs?

  1. Rani Kaur

  2. Jaswant Singh

  3. Surjit Kaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rani Kaur is a renowned Phulkari embroiderer from Punjab, known for her exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Which artisan is famous for his exquisite Chikankari embroidery, which involves intricate white threadwork on cloth?

  1. Nur Jahan

  2. Mehtab Begum

  3. Zarina Khatoon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zarina Khatoon is a renowned Chikankari embroiderer from Uttar Pradesh, known for her exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Who is known for his exceptional work in the traditional art of Zardozi, which involves intricate gold and silver threadwork on cloth?

  1. Abdul Rashid

  2. Mohammad Salim

  3. Ghulam Nabi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abdul Rashid is a renowned Zardozi artisan from Jammu and Kashmir, known for his exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Which artisan is famous for his exquisite Banjara embroidery, which involves intricate colorful threadwork on cloth?

  1. Leela Bai

  2. Savitri Devi

  3. Parvati Bai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leela Bai is a renowned Banjara embroiderer from Rajasthan, known for her exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

Who is known for his exceptional work in the traditional art of Kashmiri carpets, which involve intricate designs and vibrant colors?

  1. Mohammad Amin

  2. Ghulam Nabi Dar

  3. Abdul Rashid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohammad Amin is a renowned Kashmiri carpet weaver from Jammu and Kashmir, known for his exceptional skills in this traditional art form.

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