Prayagraj stands on the site of ancient Prayag, a holy city that was comparable in fame to Varanasi and Haridwar. Prayag’s importance in the ancient Buddhist period of Indian history is attested by the inscriptions on a pillar attributed to the 3rd-century-BCE Mauryan emperor Ashoka. The pillar—which is believed to have been erected in a nearby locality and moved to Prayagraj in Mughal times—still stands inside the gateway to the old Prayagraj fort, which is situated strategically at the confluence of the two rivers. The site’s religious importance to Hinduism persists. Each year a festival takes place at the rivers’ confluence, and every 12th year a much larger festival, Kumbh Mela, is attended by millions of devotees.
Prayagraj has long been primarily an administrative and educational centre. It has a modest industrial base and is a marketplace for agricultural products. Tourism has grown in importance in the region, visitors being drawn to the many historic and religious sites located within and near the city. The administrative and professional sector and a military cantonment (base) are located north of the city proper. Prayagraj is a major road and rail hub and is served by a nearby airport. The University of Allahabad (1887) has a number of affiliated colleges, and there is an aviation training centre. The city has several museums. Prayagraj has a Government House dating from the British period, Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals, and the Jami? Masjid, or Great Mosque.
Artesania Arts & Crafts is a Handicrafts Showroom of traditionally manufacturing of Bell Metal craftsman aided and Regd by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles Government of India.
We use the best blending technology, combines the finest of Panchaloha (combination of 5 different Metals), Brass, Copper & tin.
We specialize in generating the "Om Kara" or the "OM" sound in our bells. We also manufacture different types of utensils using a combination of Copper & Tin which is commonly known as Bell Metal and several house hold items.
We are manufacturer and suppliers for several showrooms like Cauvery Karnataka state Arts & Crafts Emporium, Kairali Kerala state Handicrafts and Central Cottage Industries (CCI).
We also manufacture custom designed Idols made of "Panchaloha" as per individual requirements.
Metal craft of Kaushambi Uttar Pradesh is marked by its discrete quality that has been budding since the dawn of the primitive civilization. This unwavering forte has remained with unaltered for centuries, yet it keeps in tune with contemporary styles in concept and workmanship.
The metal craft of Kaushambi Uttar Pradesh flaunts the usage of different metals like bell metal, gold, silver, bronze to alloys, iron etc. The metal craft of Kaushambi Uttar Pradesh includes the bell metal casting in the lost wax process or cire perude which has been practiced by the people of Bastar and at few other places such as Prayagraj and Varanasi Lucknow. The artisans create tribal deities, votive lamps, some items of tribal jewellery and other items that have ritualistic, religious and aesthetic appeal with bell metal. The artisans of Kaushambi Uttar Pradesh are deft in creating utilitarian articles with iron.
It has been considered that iron casting is a traditional skill that the craftsmen in the remote villages of Kaushambi Uttar Pradesh have mastered for many generations. People of Gond, Muria, Dhruva, Tamrkar and Bhatra communities practice this art form. Exclusively designed iron "Diyas" (lamps) have a ritualistic significance in the state as these are given to daughters as part of their bridal gifts. Metal ornament boxes of Kaushambi, lamps of Mahoba, rice measure bowls, animal figurines , sculptures of Bastar stand as the examples of creative excellence of the artisans of Uttar Pradesh.
The metal craft of Kaushambi Uttar Pradesh is different from one region to another as each zone has a different socio cultural background. The tribal metal crafts of Kaushambi Uttar Pradesh are simple yet attractive because of their unique designs. The metal craft of Kaushambi Uttar Pradesh includes folk jewellery of Kaushambi Uttar Pradesh which is most distinctive, highly artistic, elaborate and varied in style and varieties. These exclusive jewellery pieces are created out of gold, silver, bronze and alloys by the tribal people. The people of Gadhavs in Bastar create spectacular metal crafts that display simplicity and cultural tradition.
The tribal people create idiosyncratic figures of tribal deities, animals, swings and "trishuls" (tridents, a symbol of the Hindu deity Shiva) by the dhokra or lost-wax process that are admired by the local as well as the people of entire country. The created items are sometimes chiseled and carefully polished to bring an extra sheen to the crafts.
Following the contemporary style and trend, the artisans create different articles with great artistry like birds, carved "diyas", candle stands, lattice, furniture, lamps and decorative items that suits the taste of the buyers. Even the tribal statues have come to occupy a very special place in modern day interior decoration and these artistic exuberance has brought the tribal artisans have their recognition in the country.
Allahabad Hastshilp Vikas Sansthan- Prayagraj is a nonprofit non governmental organization registered under society Registration Act 1860. The organization was conceived by a group of Artisans to elevate status of artisans poor communities in rural & urban area of Uttar Pradesh. Allahabad Hastshilp Vikas Sansthan- Prayagraj started its development campaign by organizing the women artisans and imparting awareness initiatives in different walks of their life such as civic responsibilities, poverty elevation through income generation activities, skill up gradation etc. Latter on the organization realized need of diversification of its activities and the activities like vocational skill building, education, health care, capacity building, livestock etc, were also undertaken as per emerging needs of the area. The organization has a team of expert management and committed staff to work effectively for the cause under all circumstances.
Enhance and adopt skill through design interventions.
Enhance productivity and income through technical up-gradation.
Assist sustainable development and responsible working conditions.
Assist in marketing through domestic and international channels.
Provide assistance and guidance for achieving better social environment.
Provide help and assistance in developing sound environmental regime/management.
Preserves and protects the intellectual rights of marginalized regions/communities.
Provide a forum for organizations and businesses, both national and international to interact leading to a better environment for development of crafts.
| Company Name | ALLAHABAD HASTSHILP VIKAS SANSTHAN |
| Type of Registration | Society . (Regd under Society Registration Act 21, 1860) |
| Registration Number | 1301/2004-05 |
| Registration Date | 18-01-2005 |
| Registering Authority | Asstt. Registrar, Chitts Firms and Societies –Allahabad U.P. |
| State of Registration | Uttar Pradesh |
| TIN/TAN/PAN No. | AAFAA0043D |
| Complete Address | 51-B George Town, Dist – Allahabad (U.P.) |
| City | Prayagraj |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Dist. –Prayagraj |
| Pin Code Number | 211002 |
| Contact Person | Shri Awadhesh Singh (President) |
| Phone No. | 09559559794 |
| E-mail Address | ahvsansthan@gmail.com |
| NGO Darpan UNIQUE ID | UP/2016/0107231 |
| Name of Bank with Complete address with bank code No. | UNION BANK OF INDIA LIC Colony, Jawahar Lal Neharu Road, Tagore Town Allahabad Bank Code 51970 |
| Account Number | 519701010036019 ( Current Account) |
| IFSC CODE | UBIN0551970 |
