How Bone Carvers In India Are Keeping A Prehistoric Art Alive | Still Standing | Business Insider

Bone carving is an ancient art form popularized by royals in India around the 16th century. More recently, a shrinking market and scarcity of materials have pushed many carvers away from the craft. Jalaluddin Akhtar and his son Akheel are determined to keep the craft alive in Lucknow.

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[Alagboriel]

I'm from Brazil, and there was an India fair at my city a couple of years ago, I bought a bookmark made of bone with an elephant carved, its one of my most treasured posessions. Really beautiful work.

[sephorapiano]

I’m from Lucknow and don’t live too far away from this place.But no one here knows this art still exists.If the locals themselves don’t know about the art then it’s not gonna spread to a wider audience

[byron-ihge]

Man india is a world in itself!! The massive density of culture and civilization this ancient land has is just unreal..

[sauravroy]

I bought a custom made lamp from them and I can say that it has been an excellent journey right from discussing ideas to the finished product. They are very genuine people and extremely passionate about their work.

[daffnikharkongor]

I feel like India is so concentrated on being western, that things like these are slowly going to ruins. This is such a great way to make art ! In fact it should be the government's duty to ensure that these methods are carried on and these artisans recognized for the art they make

[battletrolllikesminecraft]

Imagine being a butcher minding your business and a random guy comes and says: “1000 pounds of bones please”

[daniwells]

I deadass would've payed like 5k for that perfume holder. They deserve so much more.

[GM-qqwi]

I have heart palpitations knowing that perfume chest sold for such an obtainable price. I would have gladly paid double for it. This man needs an online store immediately. Also, the engraving work by Salahuddin Beg is breathtaking. These craftsmen deserve immense recognition for their talents.

[Diana-bpyg]

the fact that they don't stop even though most did is amaizing

[jvl]

These guys are real artists. They need to be financially compensated very well.

[blanket_]

i'm indian and i actually had no idea that an artwork like this existed. i personally wouldn't buy their things because i'm just not the kind of person to buy expensive things which just sit in your house and look pretty, but i can see many people i know buying these. i think setting up an instagram page or a website should help their business a lot, because it's not that people don't want to buy their pieces, it's that people don't even know about it.

[pixpusha]

That powder is super fine. A towel around the face might cut the dust inhaled down a bit so he can keep his lungs longer.

[FinancialShinanigan]

This is the real circle of life where even bones are given new purpose.

[lrdnalrd]

Marketing! this are like rare artifacts. They should be valued as they are. the amount of hard work and skills and the fact that they are carefully hand-made is unbelievable.

[RoxasLovrEvr]

5:55 I gasped when I saw how intricate and exquisite the engravings were. Oh my god, that's absolutely breathtaking

[CHITUS]

This guy could sell each piece for $2000 USD if he had a website.

[veda]

Their work is impeccable. But I would really recommend them to wear masks while working because the dust from all the sanding could cause irreversible lung damage.

[Whatareevenbirds]

I would love to have my bones be crafted into art
"This is a really pretty lamp! it's like an art piece. where did you get it?"
"Oh that's my grandmother"

[geddeonello]

I am Hoping to visit India. When the right time comes.

What a wonderful culture and tradition!

[mskima]

As an Indian, obsolutely loved and admired bone decors. I hoped these crafts became protected and recieve supports for it's growth and preservation.