With a rich cultural heritage and glorious historical past, Andhra Pradesh is the home to some finest forms of arts and crafts. The Andhra Pradesh Arts & Crafts represents several genre of handicrafts, handlooms, curios and paintings. Some of the attractive forms of Andhra crafts are:
Kalamkari - it is a world famous textile pattern known for the beautiful vegetable colors used on the clothes. This art form is prominent in the Machilipatnam region of the state. Hindu mythological designs, prayer carpets for Muslims, chintz, tent lining clothes and curtain fabrics are the areas, which the style deals with. Bidri - this wonderful form of craft belongs to the capital of the state - Hyderabad. The legendary craft involves exquisite silver works on metal. Nirmal Paintings - this is a beautiful painting style which features scenes from Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is named after the Nirmal town in Adilabad district where the art is mostly found.
Some of the most exquisite handicrafts are found in Andhra Pradesh. Many of them evolved from within the state whereas some were brought by the people coming to this magnificent state.
This art form belongs to the nomads and gypsies of Andhra Pradesh. The embroidery of this form is live and vibrant. Banjaras in Andhra Pradesh display their colorful lifestyle through their exuberant clothes.