If you are planning to spend your vacations at any outdoor location, "Agra" India can be a very good destination. "Agra" India is third biggest city of the state "Utter Pradesh" and only 204 km away from the capital of India "New Delhi". It is one of the major tourist destinations in India and best visited from October to March. From April to June is very hot and July to September is rainy season. "Agra" was founded by "Sikandar Lodi" the king of "Delhi" in the year 1504. "Taj Mahal" is the most famous monument in the world and obviously it is in "Agra". Apart from "Taj Mahal", "Agra Fort, "Sikandra" and "Fatehpur Sikri" are the main spots in "Agra"
India's rich cultural diversity and civilization can be seen in the handicrafts of "Agra". Handicrafts from "Agra" have always been favored by the tourists who came to the city. These Handicrafts from the city just reflect the imagination of traditional and trained craftsmen. These craftsmen are hundreds year old, expert in their work and hence makes unique piece of art. It's more like a family to tradition passed from one generation another in India. The cultural diversity of India varies from state to state gives more choices to national as well as international tourists. There is a very wide variety of handicrafts to choose from and all of them reflect the hard and unique work of traditional craftsman.
Handicrafts can also be referred as craft work or beautiful craft are very useful as decorative devices made by hand. Handicrafts are not only a decorative piece but they also have a use. The history of Indian handcrafts is very old. These handicrafts have been evolved for local needs of common man as well as special needs for special person. Now days these handicrafts are being traded all over the world and production has become as an industry. Not only from "Agra" you can also buy lots of master piece from "New Delhi" the capital of India. These handicrafts are now available in many online shopping stores as well but one should make sure that what he want and the quality of the craft.
The most important art is the marble replica of the great "Taj Mahal" can also be referred as a must buy for each and every visitor from "Agra". This beautifully crafted art is available as stone piece as well stone piece wrapped in a beautiful glass frame. Another important art work is the statue of "Natraj" also referred as "Dancing Shiva". Other bronze statues are also beautiful work of art and can be considered as per the choice of the person. Coasters, flower pots, photo frames and chess boards can also attract you. Indian elephants are also available in the form of stone art and can be used as very beautiful decorative item in you house. Apart from the elephant other wild animals are made up in single piece of stone.
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