K. If all of the world´s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was contained in a time capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of your country?

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Ÿ India is a fascina�ng country. It is home to thousand year old ornately sculptured temples, the world famous Taj Mahal, modern skyscrapers, and prevalent slums.

Ÿ The Indian culture, o�en labelled as an amalgama�on of several cultures, spans across the Indian subcon�nent and has been influenced by a history that is several millennia old.

Ÿ Many elements of India's diverse cultures, such as Indian religions, yoga, and Indian cuisine, have had a profound impact across the world.

Indian Crafts & Textiles

The cra�s of India are diverse, rich in history and religion. The aesthe�cs of each state in India reflect the influence of different empires.

Throughout centuries, c r a � s h a v e b e e n embedded as a culture and tradi�on within rural communi�es.

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Indian textiles are varied and rich. India has an old tradition of textiles and is traced back to the Indus valley civilization.

Brocade

Brocade is a class of richly decorative shuttle-woven fabrics,

often made in colored silks and with or without gold and silver threads.

Embroidery of India includes dozens of

regional embroidery styles that vary by region.

Embroidery

Unique silk weaving

Hand drawing ontex�les using pen

Block prin�ng

Tie & dye technique Embroidery

INDIAN DANCES

Ÿ Dances are an integral part of India’s culture, heritage and legacy.

Ÿ Dances convey human emo�ons and expressions with sophis�ca�on and elegance.

Ÿ Dances in India are numerous in number and style.

Ÿ Legendry classical styles include Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohina�yam, Odissi and Sa�riya

Classical

Dance Types

Bollywood

Folk

INDIAN ARCHITECTURETHE TEMPLES, FORTS & PALACES

Ÿ One of the most enduring achievements of Indian civilization is undoubtedly its architecture, which extends to a great deal more than the Taj Mahal or the temple complexes of Khajuraho.

INDIAN CINEMAIndian cinema-apart from world cinema-has a charm, avour and magic of its own. It appeals not only to the lm-crazy Indian public but also has enchanted a large number of audiences world over. People who do not speak or understand Hindi still sing songs from Hindi lms. A usual Indian lm has a touch of love, hate, revenge, drama, tears, joys and also its own share of songs and dances.