The Ethenic Journal
Handicraft Guides, Care Tips & Gift Ideas
Practical guides from the Ethenic Handicrafts team: how brass, white metal, wood, stone dust and terracotta crafts are made, how to clean and care for them, how to choose and place idols at home, and thoughtful handmade gift ideas for every occasion.
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Buying GuidesResin vs Brass Figurines: Which Should You Choose for Home Decor?A side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right material for each spot in your home.
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Buying GuidesFamous Handicrafts of India by State: A Guide for Home Decor LoversA state-by-state tour of India's great decor crafts, and how to bring them into your home.
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Buying GuidesHandmade vs Machine-Made Handicrafts: How to Tell the DifferenceSimple checks to recognise genuine handwork, and why it is worth choosing.
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Buying GuidesWooden Wall Clock Guide: Choosing the Right One for Living Room or BedroomHow to pick, place and care for a handcrafted wooden wall clock.
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Buying GuidesWhat Size Idol Should You Keep at Home? Traditional Guidance ExplainedHow to choose a sensible idol size for your home mandir, and how to measure before you buy.
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Buying GuidesMoradabad Brass: Why It Is Called Peetal Nagri and What It MakesThe story of India's brass city, the crafts it is famous for, and what to look for when you buy brass decor.
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Buying GuidesDhokra Art: History, Lost-Wax Casting and Where It Is Made in IndiaThe history and process behind Dhokra, where it is made today, and how to recognise genuine work.
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Buying GuidesKapoor Dani Guide: Uses, Types and How to Burn Camphor SafelyWhat a kapoor dani is used for, the main types, and how to use and clean one safely.
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Buying GuidesTerracotta Handicrafts of West Bengal: Bankura Horse, Bishnupur and MoreThe story of Bengal terracotta, its famous forms, and how to bring terracotta into your home.
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Buying GuidesBrass Diya Buying Guide: Types, Sizes and How to Choose for PoojaThe main kinds of brass diyas, what each is used for, and how to pick the right one for your mandir.
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Buying GuidesHow to Identify Pure Brass at Home: 7 Simple TestsQuick checks you can do at home to tell solid brass from plated or look-alike metals.
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Buying GuidesWhat Is a Stone Dust Idol? Material, Pros, Care and Buying TipsHow stone dust idols are made, their advantages and limitations, and how to keep them looking beautiful.
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Buying GuidesAkhand Diya Guide: How to Choose, Light and Keep the Jyot BurningHow akhand diyas work, what to look for when buying one, and practical tips to keep the akhand jyot steady and safe.
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Buying GuidesWhite Metal vs Silver vs German Silver: What Is the Difference?How to understand three silver-coloured materials you will see on idols, diyas and pooja items, and which one to choose.
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Buying GuidesPooja Room Items List: 20 Essentials for Your Home MandirEverything you need to set up or refresh a home mandir, in one checklist, with notes on materials and what to buy first.
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Buying GuidesBrass vs Bronze vs Copper: Differences, Uses and Which Is BetterA clear comparison of the three metals most used for Indian idols, diyas and utensils, with a quick home test to tell them apart.
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