Handicrafts of Ladakh

When it comes to talk about the craft, Ladakh represent a unique place for its exquisite craftsmanship. The Leh-Ladakh crafts projects the unique art and cultural heritage of the region. No Ladakh boasts of a large-scale artistic craftsmanship. More Arts and Crafts in Leh, Ladakh serve the needs of the local population. For many it is the main source of livelihood.

In the last years, the most luxurious items were acquired through imports. Even today, most of the antique shops in town are owned Leh Kashmir or Tibetans. But if you are a lover of art and originality Atrue, head of the village of Chiling. The village located near 19kms by Nima Zanskar River is an exception in traditional Ladakhi. This village consists of a society of metal workers, who are considered descendants of artists from Nepal. These artists from Nepal arrived here in the middle of the 17th century to build a colossal idol of Buddha at Shey. Since then, the descendants exert their hereditary trade. These craftsmen produce a wide variety of beautiful items for religious and national by using copper, silver and bronze. Thus you will find tea and chang pots (chapskyan) hookkah-bases, teacup stands, spoons and bowls here, to mention a few. Sometimes, you can also find some silver chorten (stupa). These are usually made for installation in national shrines and temples.................continue readings..