In the heartland of India lies the State of Madhya Pradesh. Filled with lush forests, magnificent monuments, exuberant festivity and blissful solitude. In this land of wonderful and contrasting variety, handicrafts lend a touch of mystique - a charm unique to Madhya Pradesh. They radiate an aura, exhibit hereditary skills, whisper painstaking craftsmanship and evoke an urgent desire to learn more about the land and its colourful people.

A deftly woven silk or a cotton blended saree. Block printed fabrics, stuffed leather toys or floor coverings. Folk paintings, bamboo, cane or jute. Woodcraft, stonecraft, ironcraft. Metalcraft, terra-cotta, papier mache. Zari work (gold thread embroidery), ornaments, dolls... each hand-crafted product of Madhya Pradesh is charming enough to sweep you off your feet.

All varieties of handicrafts in Madhya Pradesh are available under the brand Mriganayanee Collections in the Mriganayanee Emporiums of Madhya Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation located at Bhopal, Indore, Pachmarhi, Sanchi, Jabalpur and Khajuraho. Mriganayanee Emporiums in Noida (New Delhi), Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Panaji, Chennai, Bangalore, Calcutta and Kozhikode also stock these beautiful handicrafts.

Bows & Arrows
Bows & Arrows are made in all the blocks of the district.The bhils use them for their self-defense.The artistic bows & arrows shown in the picture are used for interior decoration and as gift items.

Chomal
Chomal,traditionally used as cushion to carry matkas on the head,or more decorated ones in marriages & other auspicious ceremonies. Today well decorated chomals, with beautiful colors , form the part of drawing rooms of rich & famous.

Jhabua Dolls
Jhabua dolls now enjoy a national fame.They represent the tribal men & women in colorful traditional dresses along with their paraphernalia.The dolls come in various shapes & sizes; in groups & pairs; in decorative casings or open.They are used as artifacts for drawing rooms & as gift items.

Bandi (Half Coat)
Bandi (Half coat) it is the traditional suit of tribals of Jhabua district.It was very much liked by the former prime minister Mr.Rajiv Gandhi, during his Jhabua visit.Modern Youth also like the bandi very much.

Galsan Mala
Galsan mala (bead necklace) is traditionally worn by the tribal women of Jhabua.They come in very beautiful colors. Now bead necklaces are made keeping in mind the latest designs & fashions.Undoubtedly today they are the first choice of all the women.

Mud Artifacts
In this traditional art form horses,elephant etc. are carved on garden pots (gamlas) & other articles in modern designs.They are used for decoration & as gift items.This is also an example of peculier Jhabuan tribal art.

Panja Durri
Panja durri (carpet) is a special & distinguished art made using the iron panja(hand) by the local tribals in Jhabua.The carpet is very durable & cheap too and has multiple uses. This is also made on Jaipuri pattern with various designs & colors.