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SIKKIM
Sikkim is the North-Eastern crown of India known for its lush green planes and charming mountains. It is a destination with natural beauty with radiant handicrafts and art forms. People of Sikkim are traditional craftsmen and weavers, they have a natural intelligence of crafting and weaving, their art reflects their faith and their Buddhist culture. Various handicrafts and art found in Sikkim are: ‘Hankas’ (leather ware), Dolls, Colourful Applique Work, Batik work on costumes reflect the richness of the culture of Sikkim, Carpet Weaving, Wood craft (Temples, Monasteries & Monuments are carved with wood), Thangka Paintings, Chokste Tables ( foldable Table) Hand-Made Paper Like Rayon Paper & Rags Paper, Handlooms used with the yarn of “vegetable dyes” & “Nettle Plant”, Blanket Weaving, Lucky Charms in form of Needle work on sarees, Paintings & Wooden Masks