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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.

[@blaximperia]

Maybe that fair is what this guy mentioned in the video.

[@someguy7819]

Was it ivory or just regular bone cause ivory is pushing elephants and rhinos to extinction.

[@humblewiz4953]

@@someguy7819 *'elephant carved'*

[@ilickcatnip]

@@someguy7819 I believe regular bone. They said "elephant carved on it" not elephant bone

[@ilickcatnip]

@Sasha ملك bro when did I say it's not animal bone? By "normal bone" I meant bone of some animal use of which is legal.

[@sephorapiano9602]

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

[@amirshubhani5929]

Can tell me exact location

[@adithyanarayanan4840]

bhai share their info here if you can, people wants to help them out

[@somasamanta9342]

True dear, even I live in Lucknow and never heard about them.

[@anshulsharma9963]

I'm also from LUCKNOW could you please tell me the exact address

[@govindayan]

They are from Sajjadbagh Colony, Daulatgunj. You can see on the backside banner by Minority Ministry

[@sauravroy5189]

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.

[@hippy_chat]

Awesome

[@nellieken]

Do they have a website or social media page?

[@abigaillagos9675]

How did you buy it. I need one😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@TheGeenat]

❤️

[@kumarpraveene92]

Can you share me the link

[@blanket_2835]

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.

[@waitwhatdidimiss65]

It’s great to have artifacts or things to “sit and look pretty” if they have meaning like collecting something for history or emotional connection learning about your own ppl is great and opening your mind to others is amazing to see how everyone moves

[@blanket_2835]

@@waitwhatdidimiss65 well, yeah that makes sense, but i just don't wanna bother honestly because all they do is collect dust. not a fan of history either so like, things like these are just not my type, lol

[@eccentric2914]

Bruh this may be Just one of those hundreds undiscovered Pieces of art that are unexplored, there is a lot you can do!!!! Just increase your exposure

[@rovers141]

Yeah their problem seems to be exposure. They live in an area where electricity isn't affordable which tells me they live in a very poor area, which is a problem when you're trying to sell art. This means they have to reach out online and market themselves, but as far as I can tell they only have an Instagram page which isn't going to grant them much exposure. Some people here are saying they have their own website but even that isn't going to do them much good if people aren't searching for it, and very few people are going to go online and search for "bone carving". I would be willing to bet that if they had someone who knew what they were doing that could properly market their business to other countries and wealthier areas of India, they could make a lot of money.

[@cyberpunk_lain]

they have an instagram in the description!

[@byron-ih2ge]

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

[@laxmirao1022]

Thank you 😊 for your wonderful compliment on India

[@NarutoUzumaki-hu2rp]

@@laxmirao1022 he's indian

[@nicolepinto5632]

our country is truly so beautiful, and these channels do a wonderful job telling people around the world about our India

[@Ankit1903]

Only Africa as a hole continent out weights India in diversity in culture

[@cataclysmal5315]

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

[@LordDraconical]

My man needs a website

[@anujadassanayake5732]

badly

[@mv6xxbeats655]

I agree

[@Medeci]

Would break in shipping

[@mv6xxbeats655]

@@Medeci makes sense but yea those little air thingies would save it I guess

[@dandingerat]

cue squarespace ad

[@Diana-bp5yg]

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

[@oksowhat]

he is probably the dominant seller

[@tabora_]

Probably doesn't have a choice

[@ahmedaghadi8281]

@@michagabo8819 baseless arguments.

[@ToxicGamplays]

1000

[@tommo6090]

Amazing *

[@ubetaromilktea]

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

[@GM-qq1wi]

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.

[@chewsday5760]

Agree, that chest is so beautiful, the details alone deserve double of the original price.

[@thestarshavefallen]

The heart palpitations are probably from all that Xanax and Fentonyl you did that day. Cool chest though

[@jusme4142]

Yes obtainable for us, but for the currency there it’s somewhat expensive. But nothing wrong with showing appreciation to true art and hard work.

[@mitchelfloyd506]

patrick eleme find this

[@Jesterisim]

the price hurt my soul... it’s so much more valuable than that

[@daffnikharkongor6622]

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

[@samrakhan9151]

100% true

[@anareaforakinglikeme3029]

The goverments have recently started helping

[@mihird.1390]

My friend govt. start helping these artisans with various e-commerce website including amazon, ❤ from india

[@daakudaddy5453]

Why should it be governments duty and what can the givernment do if common Indians themselves don't care about indigenous art and look down upon such artisans. Also, I think government definitely has taken some steps ex Madhubani paintings, silk textile industry, indian toy expo, etc.. but in the end, it's the people who should care. And people vote for free alcohol and biryani.

[@anareaforakinglikeme3029]

@@daakudaddy5453 first of alll, the biryani and alcohol thing was a rumour. Second, the government is spreading these arts by allowing them free stalls in fairs and letting them sell their products in the official goverment website shutout any charges. People care for this which is why it is still afloat. You should realise that people (especially Hindus ,who believe the cows and buffaloes as sacred creatures) do not cherish the idea of keeping dead animal bones as lampsheds.

[@battletroll1likesminecraft214]

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

[@AJ-vs3yz]

Buying bones is not actually that uncommon for butchers, sure not 1000 pounds but bones are required in stocks and for bone marrow and also some people use it for their dogs chew toy, usually selling the carcass of an animal is actually fairly common

[@xGARIDx]

Yes many medical companies use bones for making medicines such as calcium and also making jelly

[@unknowncreature-0069]

I'd be freaking elated! Then you could sell something you couldn't normally use. Sure they sell the marrow, I don't think they sell the bone itself.

[@linkhaus7948]

it seems you don't cook that much to know that people been using bones(chicken, pork, beef and etc.) for soup stocks, one essential ingredient to make your soup recipes have more flavor.

[@snaik9141]

Kilos actually India doesn't use the pounds system

[@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.

[@denverjco]

I was cringing so hard during the beginning. Please someone sponsor them some masks or the art won't be the only thing dying.

[@69cheesyfries]

they cant afford proper masks... even their workplace isnt completely sanitary or mess free, this is sad because if they were provided a proper space tools for this craft they could be able to sell it for thousands... i really wish i could help them somehow

[@marduk3633]

At least they get their calcium intake

[@69cheesyfries]

@@marduk3633 but thats the wrong way😭

[@badreddinekasmi8919]

@@69cheesyfries nice profile pic!

[@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.

[@SumitSingh-iz9pw]

Exactly it just needs proper marketing

[@shakyadeeppanda1737]

Except they use fevicol which brings down their value , these guys badly need an old type of glue and good marketing skills mainly in advertising

[@rakeshmishra8682]

And once demand will increase, it needs more bones, more killing of innocent animals just for materialistic desires of human.

[@jvl3215]

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

[@fbbinoire201]

And Modinkey destroying all as always

[@umakantthakur8838]

@@fbbinoire201 hahaha cmnt from peaceful community 💩

[@berserk322]

@@umakantthakur8838 comment from the intellectually inept community

[@thelivingdead1728]

@@berserk322 Comment from pdophile worshipping community

[@thelivingdead1728]

@@berserk322 the peaceful community have the worst education in the country and are the poorest, who are you calling intellectually inept anime pfp?

[@geddeonello94]

I am Hoping to visit India. When the right time comes. What a wonderful culture and tradition!

[@spacetime4262]

This is definitely not originally Indian, those designs are Islamic, probably Islamic invaders brought this up here.. Indians would have carved the stones not the bones.

[@kulashrikale]

@@spacetime4262 using this logic, you shouldn't eat potatoes either then they are from south america!

[@srinidhikurella1743]

You're always welcome to India! But don't do the mistake of exploring just the north of India. Come down south too and your eyes would be feasted with powerful temples dating back to the 11th and 8th century still standing tall! And the silk sarees, the handicrafts, each state has its own amazing variety! You should definitely explore them all! The place that I come from is famous for Etikoppaka Toys which are made from Lacquer!! Happy Exploring! (Tip: Do stay at the 3-5 star hotels if you're unsure if the street food will suit you. They're pretty good!)

[@JanaP]

It is Vedic scriptural injunction that one should take bath immediately if one touches a bone or excreta. Cow dung even though it is excretion of an animal, it is exceptional ...also conch 🐚 ...even though it is naturally a bone, it is divine and used in temples. So, one should not encourage slaughter houses and collecting bones which is untouchable. The guy here shown is not a Hindu....

[@PreethamSalla]

@@spacetime4262 before that also we used bone crafts ,, like old temples and etc..blueprint by bones and dices , even in Mahabharata shakuni made dice by his father's spine bone

[@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"

[@GaffurGhisela]

then unburry your ancestors😉

[@TheTonialadd]

Me too. And use my tattoos for the shade.

[@honoredsage4946]

Dis fuckkkeddd

[@ishuda6749]

you r Fked up

[@pupul515]

@Sasha ملك Hindus won't buy art made of dead animals bones. ⚠️ India has a very high *VEGETARIAN* population. They can sell it to other countries, but hindus won't buy it.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

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

[@spurohit6976]

go to china where even alive animals have a purpose -- dying for others feast

[@siddharthgurav6407]

Crrct then, Why not start by using human bone there are plenty n free too

[@lucaskp16]

Lol bones are never wasted is what gelatine is made of. never eat one? also the gelatine is used in thousands of products. some food products use gelatine to change the texture without changing the flavour of something

[@rishin8012]

@@spurohit6976 i'm dead lol

[@ethereal7800]

Circle of life is when other animals eat those bones idiot

[@unveiledwithouttears1370]

6:00 wow! That’s honestly breathtaking. I can’t imagine the time and patience for that piece. All these men are amazing and have wonderful skills.

[@valleyball9642]

Yeah

[@adamakaru2683]

I hope your family never have to give the art up and stop making it; bless you all with love from Tucson Arizona USA.

[@mskima001]

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

[@iaf010]

This is sick - Govt funded exploitation of animals.

[@LordVader1094]

@@iaf010 Lolwut? People are gonna eat meat regardless. This is a good way of using the bones

[@iaf010]

@@LordVader1094 Disgusting! Using the carcass of dead creatues to decorate your home was what cavemen did when they lived lives of barbarism. Grotesque and barbarous art form - ghoulish, profane and unsanitary. No wonder Indians dont even want this garbage in their homes. This artform deserves to die - the Govt keeping it alive is immoral.

[@manfreds.6384]

@@iaf010 stfu! go eat leaves or something and don't bother us meat eaters.

[@javo5270]

@@iaf010 bro, the bones are better used if someone makes art out of them

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

These dude should be auctioning these off on their own website. It’s cool they are made from basically waste.

[@yumnjame546]

There is no such auction system in India.

[@sumaneel9230]

Seriously true...

[@Akash-cm5yo]

@@yumnjame546 there is no financial education in India*

[@SCP--mw7tx]

@@Akash-cm5yo there is, it's just expensive lol

[@abhijeets]

@@yumnjame546 WTF, there is you don't know shit, auctions are more common when it comes to rare valuable, diamonds etc

[@Robert_Gonzales]

reminds me of this stone cutter i met in peru. they'd cut huge stones by hand and make around $10 USD a day in the hot desert. He had with him a small box he carved for fun. I was traveling in a group and asked if we could buy it, and since a lot of us wanted something like this, we asked him if he could take 2 days off his work to make us some as we would be leaving the city within 3. so he agreed and he made us a few within that time out of the heat and payed him $30 a piece for his carvings. he ended up making a months wage within those 2 days.

[@hirokazemistral]

That is so awesome. It was so nice of you and your friends to do so. A lot of these artisans around the world are working for peanuts. They deserve way more.

[@blaximperia]

I’m glad you paid him for what his work is really worth. Pretty rare nowadays.

[@TovarClan]

I'm from Perú, same as India we have so many artisans but the prices are so cheap here, because people don´t really appreciate the effort it takes. Thank you for not taking advantage of this paying more than you were "supposed" to pay.

[@kirtigupta9753]

That's why India has been called a magical land since ages. Art like these should be kept alive at any cost.

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

Well there are many other cultures that traditionally do bone carving. Use to be whale bone, but now use cow bone. In New Zealand with the Maoris and the Fijians.

[@trollnation7536]

What happened to your call centers in india? I mean, why putting physical efforts on carving things while you can sit in your call center & scam people with your American accent.

[@kirtigupta9753]

@@trollnation7536Better than uprooting the native Americans, raping, pillaging and dismembering them. Atleast India has 10,000 years civilization which has made countries such as Britain, Portugal, Iran, Central Asian countries rich. What's your country's contribution in ancient history ?

[@varoonnone7159]

@@trollnation7536 Are you mad because Indians were better than you in school?

[@varoonnone7159]

@@kirtigupta9753 Let's be honest. Our glory lies in ancient history, what have we contributed in the last five centuries to science and maths?

[@bentleygt3716]

AMAZING CRAFT. these Honest Artisans deserve A LOT MORE appreciation and recognition .

[@TheDGAF06]

Unfortunately the world we live in, people don't appreciate the skill that people put into their work unless there's a celebrity attached.

[@daniwells4195]

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

[@L_Maris]

Yeah, the art collector definitely should have offered more, it seems unethical to pay them so little for it.

[@jacky1574]

Ahaan's Account brO 12 hundred is only 1.2k

[@ahaansaccount8422]

@@jacky1574 oh ok

[@ajazhussain1000]

I can sell it you if you are interested. Actually I know them personally and now working with them for my own product.......

[@vijaylanda6365]

Now can you say that in English? 😂

[@ateeshJ]

I actually brought a lampshade from them in Lucknow about two years back..... It looks AMAZING!

[@abdhussn9881]

Kitne mein bhai?

[@jay_jadhav2812]

Price??

[@sanketx143]

Where are they based? Could you please share the address?

[@hibashaikh7128]

@@sanketx143 koi inhe dhundh k website pe sell karna sikha dega to behtar rahega... Ya fir instagram

[@rashimkumari2]

@@hibashaikh7128 They have got Instagram page. Check the description.

[@jonsnowver4183]

honestly I'm just amazed that this man could have drilled all those holes in even 20 minutes. Legend.

[@zenderbey5738]

I can't belive either. It's sounds so wrong though.😂 But still, legend.

[@ANAN-rg2vf]

The hardwork put into these carvings are so remarkable. I love the 'Still standing' videos because they really show the talent and determination of people across the world, and making sure that their creations don't go unnoticed

[@veda1947]

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.

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

absolutely, also the guy's fingers were way too close to the circular saw, he should use some sort of push stick. but the dust is almost certainly going to do more harm than a few missing fingers.

[@robertkat]

Nobody in India worry about safety. U should see how they recycle circuit boards an metals.

[@ankitkhari7188]

@@robertkat true

[@krissteel4074]

Having worked with a few indians over the years, safety is 'god wills it' Though in my time as a knife maker more recently, bone and horn smells like hot death and is really nasty- even after being bleached, dyed, sterilized and stabilized with resin its just awful.

[@ratty5]

Could use tables and chairs too. Sitting on the floor all day is hard on your back.

[@theedgynerd3115]

Watching many of the videos in the "So Expensive" series, I noticed many old crafts are on the brink of dying due to a low income. Many crafts are close to dying out because the time that goes into them far outweighs what is being paid. It is nice to see government spending being used to help preserve something like this.

[@bachopinbee5991]

Besides Italians and Japanese, Indians are as interesting craftsmen as it gets. Thank you for this content. Very eye-opening

[@aryanhassan4659]

Italians are good but Japanese??? Btw..have you seen all those beautifully carved temples???? I guess india is the best in craftsmanship...along with china I guess....no other country or people group comes close...

[@piyushabhisheksingh2911]

India is cradle of human civilization. All the civilized world was ruled by Indo Aryans.

[@haberdasherrykr8886]

@@aryanhassan4659 japanese have some very nice weapon makers and carpenters who make screw/nut and rivet free buildings

[@SaysMaverick]

Visit some forts of Rajasthan once you will see examples of exquisite craftsmanship

[@nekomimicatears]

@@aryanhassan4659 I'd say japanese craftsman are much better than the ones I'm India or China

[@CHITUS]

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

[@markgeorge2200]

with 4 Apple wheels going for 700 dollars, yea sure as heck they can make 2000 dollars assuming he could have a website and decent marketing.

[@giornogiovanna4117]

@@markgeorge2200 its handmade lol. Western handmade goods sell for scores of thousands of dollars. 2k usd is very less

[@markgeorge2200]

@@giornogiovanna4117 this is true, its just that no offence to other places but westerners know how to market much better, making people buy things for expensive prices they normally shouldn't buy it for. Assuming these people find a way to market their products, yea it'll sell for more than 2k, but until then, they will have to deal with less. Marketing is everything here

[@kruttichhwas]

Yepp, but at present this person is selling them at $ 0.3 to $ 6

[@dayangmarikit6860]

Etsy.

[@Indo_American]

If Gucci would takes over, they'd sell each piece for at least a Million Dollars

[@daakudaddy5453]

And still pay 5 bucks a month to the artists.

[@anguianoalan100]

@@daakudaddy5453 no they would pay 6 dollars and calling it a living wage and paying them more than they used to make

[@marc4177]

@@anguianoalan100 lol

[@lindatullos9430]

bone carved handbags awesome!

[@patsonpitt]

And Gucci for sure will sell more. So unfortunate

[@marcob1729]

These artisans need to get a hold of Etsy, Instagram, and Patreon

[@jwkayk360]

their instagram is in the description lol

[@xeanluxcrille6847]

Such a wonderful art. Yes, they definitely need to go online. There'll be better appreciation for this art if there's more exposure and it'll make it that much easier for people to come across their masterpieces.

[@anonymousstout4759]

I wonder if they're making chess pieces or mahjong tiles using this material. It would be insanely beautiful

[@shikhar3281]

But how would the black chess pieces be mad3

[@shikhar3281]

@Betta Warrior racist

[@shikhar3281]

@Betta Warrior XD

[@shubhamjohri290]

@@shikhar3281 😂

[@shikhar3281]

@Betta Warrior how would you get a black bone ig u vinod paint over it but that just wont have the look

[@thereseclaire9806]

My jaw dropped the whole video and I can't stop myself from saying "wow" because all these are so beautiful. I appreciate visual arts very much, so it's no surprise that this would empty my wallet.

[@BMarie774]

Ethically sourced bones, I think it’s awesome. It’s just the whole ivory thing I can’t get behind.

[@shubhamjohri290]

It USED to be ivory during the Mughal times, now since poaching is banned, they take to cattle bones. And these bones are aplenty for a single family of bone carvers.

[@MrGoatflakes]

Then don't buy it.

[@reggie8370]

@@MrGoatflakes can’t buy it... it’s illegal

[@MrGoatflakes]

@@reggie8370 no shit

[@stevedeakins416]

@@MrGoatflakes Thanks for contributing to the conversation.

[@jenny123garcia]

Watching videos like this makes me never haggle for the price for something handmade it’s an extremely time consuming process that takes great care it must be appreciated.

[@Vospader21]

The solution to these people’s problem is pretty simple. They just need a platform to help them reach the customers who are willing to pay them what they’re worth. There are lots of wealthy people out there who will gladly pay a premium for beautiful hand crafted art like this.

[@dextere4525]

Amazon?

[@actualgarbage8549]

@@dextere4525 probably not

[@aaronnekrin5150]

Someone needs to contact them and help them....

[@user-tj3et5ep6t]

They make bone furniture and ship all over the world. They have the business as usual they get paid not so great. Ex. A bone inlay dresser, maybe a couple hundred but sold for thousands in America.

[@franciclope]

Welthy people like to pay cheaper for things. I prefer to sell to middle class people.

[@MOONRAK3R23]

That engraving is absolutely phenomenal. That man is a true artist!!!

[@doalma8162]

As a artist myself, I felt really sad to watch this documentary. It deserved more attention! This art craft could go so far, there are many possibilities, many wonderful things could create by this method! They deserved to work in better environment either!

[@cu7695]

The artisan's suffering started during British era. They didn't want artistic exports reducing their market share. It was cheaper to manufacture cheap white clothes than artisanal embroidery. India's new government is helping a lot of artists. They have make in India initiative and micro business loans. These artists kinda falls in different category though. Their material is bone which requires killing an animal. Since India believes in preservation of life, they won't find bones. If these guys switched the material to wood or marble, they will still make a lot of money. Their skill is carving, transferable to different material

[@shubhamjohri290]

@@cu7695 Agreed, except that I think they don't actually kill animals for bones, they source bones from slaughterhouses where animals are killed for meat. I think there should be plenty of bones for this single family of bone carvers, so I don't think it is a question of diminishing supplies but of diminished demand. The general Indian buyer would find bones repulsing and these articles expensive. So switching to marble and wood is a good idea -- wood sells for cheap and should allow them to preserve bone carving.

[@cinnamorollfood9867]

I think the issue with switching to wood is that it wouldn’t be bone carving anymore. And there’s no wood that gives that bright white colour. Which in my opinion makes it look a lot better. I think trying to switch to e-commerce would be the best decision.

[@Eventri910]

They have a instagram check description

[@oh_rhythm]

India was an eye opener for me. the craftsmanship there is amazing and you could easily find one off designs which are top quality and style. still thinking about going back and importing stuff, but that's a dream for now.

[@harveyspecter1855]

*Fun fact : The die Shakuni used in the final game of Chausar were made out of his father's bones. Perfect revenge. This art still prevails*

[@NoName-vc3tt]

@gkr 😂😂 good joke

[@PrakashSharma-ez1ce]

@gkr Then why this art doesn't exit outside India from where Mughal had came ??

[@Vimp.y]

@gkr ha ha dekho kaise gaand jal rahi hai iski Kyo bina matlab ke roe raha hai ? Aapne aap se story bana kar offend hoi ja

[@vaibhavmishra6006]

How dare you question mughals? 100 whips and sar tan se juda coming to your home shortly 😂

[@Vimp.y]

@@varadhk3159 ja saale Britain pe haamla karde, world war 3 shuru karle

[@JeanLooksPicard]

When AI and automation takes over menial jobs these are the people who will thrive. India should invest in keeping this alive as a significant sector of their future economy.

[@KumaIsland_]

Comment worth millions.

[@pdd1240]

The new government is trying to do it...trying to revive the old art that is on the verge of extinction

[@minhducnguyen9276]

True. The cheap handmade products of today might become the luxury of tomorrow. As more thing become factory made, artisans works like this become rarer and still retain their originality.

[@ayie.r5710]

we people don't buy it , we worship god on our homes , how can We keep evil things in Home ,

[@Vimp.y]

@@ayie.r5710 how is it evil ?

[@nivedprabhu5057]

In Europe, the government would protect this artform irrespective of which administration takes over... Protecting these artforms is National pride. If we let this unique craftsmanship die then reviving it would be very difficult.

[@yonathanrakau1783]

You are forgetting a part where Europe is a fully industrialized country

[@romanticbollywoodsongs6073]

I don't think I understand indian like you think europe is great in everything but it's not the condition if same art present in Europe then it could have been ended 400 years ago but in india dew to family system many arts still exists.

[@OmkarPai94]

If an industry is not supposed to survive without govt, then the industry is not necessary. Better do some productive work than making plastic looking items that only can be known if told that it's made from bones.

[@dottedlines]

@@OmkarPai94 People like you don't value artforms and actual culture. What you just said is so terrible but you obviously will never realise it. Most BJP supporters are like you.

@@OmkarPai94 okay, you point is stupid. Next, if you have slightest information of how Europe preserves its art heritage, you wouldn’t say that.

[@juliakim2330]

WOW! I wish i could travel to india to buy a lot of these masterpeices

[@noisy99_]

$1200 for the most expensive piece??? Goddamnit that thing should be worth atleast $8000

[@darthbike189]

ikr, should have charged $12 000 for it was masterpiece carved 30 years ago.

[@cerzex]

it's terrifying how close his fingers are to that table saw

[@snazzypazzy]

Yeah I was also worried about all the bare feet among tools and sharp bits and pieces, but I guess they're used to it. Wouldn't want any of them getting hurt!

[@salian1531]

They did mention there's a shortage of bones.

[@xx3astmanxx928]

Got a huge scar on my left thumb from a table saw in high school. I was the one always telling people to use a pusher. One day i was sawing a very thin piece and the blade grabbed & threw the pusher out of my hand. Said eh I’ll just grab the back end and pull thro-nope. Luckily my thumb was parallel to the blade otherwise i might not have a left thumb rn 😂

[@buddybot9329]

India is not called unity in diversity for no reason. I saw all kinds of people when i visited this subcontinent.

[@anzarm.a8547]

Bit when you get a closer and more true view the last time india was united was before mahatma gandhi was assassinated

[@anzarm.a8547]

@Ohnonono Yes yes, but that's all. No other riots,and it is not even a famous one

[@anzarm.a8547]

@Ohnonono Yes And also biggest of all, Farmers What the politicians say is farmers are the reasons we are living, but who is gonna save their lives The bill they are protesting against gives coorporates the power to buy goods at whatever price they want to from the farmers and sell it at any price they want. And if you think coorporates are gonna help the farmers, you are wrong. Coorporates onky care care about themselves unless it is Tata or Mahindra or some few

[@sagnikchatterjee8122]

@@anzarm.a8547 Dude he's talking bout beauty of India nd u r talking bout farm law 🙄

[@craftyunicorn4291]

@I WONT WRITE COMMENTS The men who are performing this art in video are Muslims themselves.

[@ledlight6630]

India is a very well known in hand crafts an carving, when I visited International fairs I was always fascinated by the beautiful hand made Indian craft and furniture, they are absolutely gorgeous. ❤🙋‍♀️

[@verebellus]

just a guy doing the craft he loves I'm beyond impressed

[@BentusiProgenitors]

These guys should team up with some woodworkers and metalworkers. Together they could make some extremely exciting stuff and at the same time increase the value exponentially.

[@el8801]

If this bone craft was made by an European artisan this will be very expensive Good that they are supported by there government

[@Basedhistoryenjoyer]

My parents are like that too. If it's made in Europe(no matter who or where it came from, as long as it says it came from Europe), they'll probably love it but if it's from somewhere like India, they'll probably spit on it because "Indians are dirty." apparently

[@mrcoolcanon]

@@Basedhistoryenjoyer hehh!! 💔😄🥴. Yes, we are dirty but by organic nature.

[@Basedhistoryenjoyer]

@@mrcoolcanon sorry if you're offended, didn't mean to. Some people just grows to a certain age and mentality where they'll stop listening to others

[@aishwaryasaxena1402]

I went to his workshop few days back not only the work is awesome but the owners are very friendly and soft spoken too.. loved the art and the artisan

[@Karmyogi123]

Horrible these bone are of Cow bone, did you have any sence of Your Sanatan dharma, these people slauter our mother cow horriblely and you are funding them? And you proudly displying it? Please think sister ? Did you know in 70 s 5000 Sanatan sadhu had been killed in Sansad bhavan when Indira Gandhi ordered open fire when they came to inact law to stop Cow slautering??

[@aishwaryasaxena1402]

I am a proud hindu, no need to remind me, i respect art, culture and humanity this artisan keeps us on the map. If you can’t respect them then please stop hatred as well..

[@coolkidyt6731]

I would make a website for free for these guys so they can sell their products online.

[@morenag.7769]

That’s very kind of you…🙌🏽😍🙏🏽

[@SGWEBDEV]

I will also help them and make them a website for free.

[@GuamanianHarmonLoop]

They don't need your help. You need help.

[@thanoscube8573]

@@GuamanianHarmonLoop found the redditor

[@rovers141]

A website would be nice, but what they really need is marketing and exposure. This video definitely helped a lot so that's a great start, but if you could find a way to shine a light on their craft and get the word out to people then that would be infinitely more valuable than a website. Unfortunately a website wouldn't accomplish that because they would need people to actively be searching for key words that take people to their website instead of being buried under thousands of search results. They do have an Instagram and Facebook page, so that's good.

[@shahbaz5990]

It's good to see his son taking up the art to new levels through current online platforms.

[@Biswajit_Baruah]

As a indian i don't want this kind of business to die

[@thetrapster3692]

@Prince 8:05 it doesn't mean we should not shut illegal slaughter houses. If any legal slaughter houses is shut go to court. Muslims have habit of blaming modi even if they get piles Damn you modi!; 😀😂

[@Shutupredditnarrator]

@Prince Wt? Why you get offended in small things lol . Where did panchutre wala came here .

[@Shutupredditnarrator]

This reply section is toxic as heck

[@Shutupredditnarrator]

Me too . I will buy that perfume holder from them

[@jshddfhshs]

@@thetrapster3692 all animal slaughter house in india should closed?

[@Waveluth]

So beautiful guys!! Thanks for keeping that art form alive .✌🏻🇺🇸

[@nurulhudavijapurwala4936]

Brother you can do something for them he is Lynch by terrorist on the name of do cow worship , please brother , in America he achieve respect , financial benefits but in India he is only prisoner because he is Muslim please do anything for them for them art please

[@alishabshahss4324]

This is pure form of art this man deserves huge respect

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

Indian is master of craving, that why indian-Pakistani temple, mosque, palace, fort and castle are beautiful made and built

[@Deady4u]

Damn that engraving was beautiful especially on that pure white surface

[@medinabekirova6295]

Удивительный материал. Красивое искусство. Насколько безвредно этим дышать при обработке?🙏🌍🌈

[@pralaynathgendaswamy8662]

India is astonishing.

[@vaibhavmishra6006]

Fuse conductor mile?

[@pralaynathgendaswamy8662]

@@vaibhavmishra6006 😂 nhi bhai jeevan lal tandel ne dhokha de diya

[@hendostanasmajilyaath5500]

LYATH meän che astonishing. Kole gisi goedki

[@prabhugautham]

Good that govt is saving the bone carving art along with artists like Akhtar. Hope it will be on demand by many local and foreign art collector's too thus saving the bone carving art.

[@MrGoatflakes]

That's like being grateful for a robber that hits your grandmother over the head with a cricket bat and the wraps a bandage around her head while she lies bleeding. The government is what destroyed the market and supply of raw materials in the first place.

[@preceptor.]

@@MrGoatflakes 😂 That was Funny GVt only banned the illegal Slaughter houses Which used to cause River pollution and was an Immense reason of many Diseases For the locals ..

[@MrGoatflakes]

@@preceptor. then why can't he go to "legal slaughterhouses" and buy bones there? And don't forget that he used to use another material before it was banned.

[@deepu8870]

@@MrGoatflakes don't argue with him he's a blind supporter of gov

[@preceptor.]

@@MrGoatflakes bcz of abundance it was cheap and now maybe it's more costly now

[@wickeddelight]

Cool! I bought a set of carved Buffalo bone beads a few years ago from India, but I never knew how they were made. It's actually quite similar to soapstone and jade carving, so if they can't get enough work in bone, maybe they can diversify the material they work in.

[@parthmittal3768]

We have hundreds of thousands of almost every type of stone carvers, already..😅😂

[@hj6507]

What a breathtaking feat of skill, love care and artistic creativity. I pray these artisans craft will be acknowledged for how truly spectacular it is if not in this life then in history. It is hard to accept our labors do not always win us riches and renown in our lifetime, but it is the hope of everyone to leave a lasting mark and truly these creations are a benefit to the legacy of humanity. Incredible

[@gabbarchakravorty4584]

You can sell that for 20rs only in india Most of the Indians don't know the price of real art. I'm an amateur artist and I know the demand and development of art is very less in india. I've seen many parents bargaining to buy original pieces of beautiful artwork here.

[@siddhantkumar1028]

Art is a luxury that most people in India can't afford. However with rising middle class, things will be very different 6-7 years from now

[@gabbarchakravorty4584]

@@siddhantkumar1028 yes

[@saranshkaushik8259]

No usually these things are expensive, many wont afford, 20 rupees piece wud be a very small pendant or something but again many wont like to wear a bone due to various reasons.

[@shawnsam890]

@@siddhantkumar1028 ya. Now most of the families in India are middle class families who saves money to bring up their son/ daughter and most of them runs of tight budget. In future i believe we will start appreciating Art by giving the value it deserves. India is developing. Economy is developing. Future will be bright

[@gabbarchakravorty4584]

That's true many families would prefer better lifestyle,better education for children etc value and appreciation for art will be better in future. But for now all we have to do struggle a little.

[@RivvyWritesAndMakes]

I had a gorgeous pair of bone earrings from an artisan like this. I was devastated when one fell out and shattered. They're irreplaceable now.

[@TheMurlocKeeper]

Not necessarily! Other bone carvers exist outside India, you know! I can guarantee that there will be randoms all over the world who dabble in this craft. There will certainly be a few people in your country! (having a big guess it's the USA?) If I were you, I'd hit up Etsy or the like and see who is selling bone carvings and check where they are from. If you find someone nearby (ish), contact them and ask if they could replicate a piece for you so you can wear your earrings again! No matter what style they usually do, I'm sure they will be happy to have a go at replicating your sad lonely earring! Don't give up on it! Other bone carvers are out there!

[@RivvyWritesAndMakes]

@@TheMurlocKeeper no I'm in France but there may be somewhere here. A lot of the rural communities are trying to revive traditional crafts.

[@JeffAM1986]

Humanity as a whole must do everything we can to preserve and continue these ancient skills. They are something that connects all of humanity. I greatly admire artisans like these, just amazing and beautiful work.

[@eyelandgal]

Stuff like this should really be preserved. Side note: I got scared every time they operated the saw without gloves

[@martawalkowiak773]

You can’t use gloves when operating tools like that because you see exactly where your fingers are.

[@Алекс-н4ч3н]

It would be interesting to see the development of this traditional technology. Creation of glued monolithic blocks and the manufacture of three-dimensional products such as knife handles, women's jewelry, fishing lures and more. Besides, it would be great to make an order according to your own sketch

[@noice131]

great idea, they can even earn more money through custom designs

[@oksowhat]

he does not have a very big market, these things are pretty expensive and the part where he is from, people will never buy something kade out of bones

[@noice131]

@@oksowhat it was never meant to be bought by local people, their main business would be tourists, foreigners, speciality orders, collectors etc

[@adityanewalkar8665]

Their Instagram link is mentioned in description. You can contact them if you want.

[@Anonymous47784]

As an indian i feel so bad that i never knew that there are so many diversely skilled artisans in india 🙁 There are so many craftwork sectors that just need govt. Support and propaganda! Kudos to this channel for introducing us to these type of beautiful cultural arts! 👏 Hope this doesn't die in future and flourish more and more! 😔

[@shambhvilokre]

Yeah, it's a shame that as Indians we have to find out about our own traditions from Business Insider. Kudos to them and the government for caring and doing their jobs well. And shame on our indian media busy reporting about garbage

[@beactivebehappy9894]

@@shambhvilokre But I think that the media and the government has failed us like he mentioned, The previous one acknowledged him by giving a national award while the current one is Suppressing the karkhana. While it is not wrong only if they were not hypocritical about it, India remains to be a large exporter of beef then why not tie-up the leftover of butcher industry with this artistic industry and do international fairs like the one he went to

[@bholenath1421]

There were a lot of Art Works in India before Islamic Invasions. The World Famous Wootz Steel technique was lost because Islamists didn't want Hindus to Rebel against them. It Completely died out with the British Rule. This Technique was Later Tried to be Revived Albert Einstein and Japanese people but in vain.

[@mimis.5139]

@@bholenath1421 the already lost thing we can try but the one we still have we need to let them strive

[@Saurabh.up81]

@@bholenath1421 Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist, when or why did he try to rediscover woortz steel? 😂😂 Matlab, kuch bhi 👍

[@sanjaytutiki]

It's pity that over the years Indian governments ignored tonnes of arts like theis which could be preserved for future generations

[@vaibhavmishra6006]

Even they agreed govt helped them. How do you say so?

[@expectopatronum4889]

the govt doesnt even support the Handlooms, except for propaganda.Even the associated Ministry has been shut.dont think they would even think of supporting something to do with bones.

[@xoxo1274]

That was during the socialist era.

[@expectopatronum4889]

@:-O you also must have listened how change of govt and post banning slaughter houses things have become worse

[@aditya3465]

@:-O so slaughter animals for art??

[@yasubali2445]

I am from Lucknow and i live approx 5 km from their workshop and I got to know about them through this video.

[@joyce_zhong]

While I love and appreciate the art and craft, the whole time I was concerned for him cause bone dust is very dangerous and he wasn’t wearing a mask :’)

[@Sarcasmunlimited1987]

Most of the people working in India don't prefer to use safety tools much as they feel that it hinders their efficiency. Even people who work in metal casting don't wear even shoes 😎

[@mimis.5139]

@@Sarcasmunlimited1987 why are u giving that emoji... the reason they do this even ppl who makes glass bangles go blind at an young age

[@tstanmoysamanta]

you don't need to be concerned.....they are professionals for generations.

[@TheMurlocKeeper]

@@Sarcasmunlimited1987 -yeah, but having missing fingers will "hinder your efficiency" as well. As will hacking up a lung every few mins because lungs are not meant to function being caked with powdered calcium. Pure ignorance and stupidity. But then again, I guess it's India, and no one there is expected to live a long life. There's a reason for that! Zero safety efforts! Oh well...not my issue if they want to slowly kill themselves, I guess. Just a shame, is all...

[@Sarcasmunlimited1987]

@@TheMurlocKeeper have you ever seen them working with your own eyes and spoke with them . I myself have spoken with people who does these works. They don't prefer to use them even if you give them the protective gear free of cost. They are trained right from their child age how to work without getting involved in many accidents.

[@We_Are_All_Vultures]

Fantastic. Obviously I believe in using every part and not wasting the animals sacrifice, but what an amazing use of the bones. 5:56 WOOOOW!

[@thetacoman4268]

Most don't acrifice animals in hinduism, that's a pretty major misconception. We actually revere cows, and many indians are vegetarian/don't eat beef. I'm assuming all the buffalo bones are from dead buffalo used for milk and farm work, and instead of burying the corpse and taking up space, the bones are exported to places like this.

[@aposterous4126]

It’s really cool that the government helped them keep the craft alive and everything

[@RAHULSHARMA-ze5oo]

But not now bjp govt not support

[@bhoot1702]

@@RAHULSHARMA-ze5oo Didn't you watch the whole video?

[@ilickcatnip]

@@RAHULSHARMA-ze5oo There are two things. The state govt (which is bjp) has put restrictions on slaughter houses which made it hard for them to get bones. But on the other hand the central govt (which is also bjp) provides them incentives to continue doing this craft and keeping it alive.

[@saswatbalyan2594]

@@ilickcatnip And they put restrictions on illegal slaughterhouses. If you have a government issued pass then you can keep the slaughterhouse working. The fact that it went from 5-6 to 1, actually gives a good idea how many illegal slaughterhouses were there

[@ilickcatnip]

@@saswatbalyan2594 exactly. People don't have their facts correct and simply blame a political party for anything.

[@namjooniejoon6814]

i live in hyderabad and remember going to the salarjung museum as a kid, and the thing i loved the MOST were the carvings in elephant tusks. the level of detail and craft and delicacy and skill was phenomenal. now every time i go there i make it a point to go see the tusks

[@jarednovel]

The tribal custodians of culture are like a window to the past. They can provide us with valuable details on past events and activities that even archeologists cannot provide. The modern man owes a lot to those that are still clinging to ancient traditions.

[@SiddharthPandey2452]

INDIA IS A WORLD IN ITSELF!!

[@shelaghmckenna2667]

So glad that the government is now supporting this beautiful art, and that the internet is opening doors.

[@scrollingdownaswespeak]

It's so intricate. I'm in love with both the process and product 👌✨

[@ayo3850]

I would pay $50-100 for those stuff. I mean they take so much effort man ( I mean the smaller stuff)

[@lucaskp16]

whe they said that giant lamp was 200 i was like wtf. that shit would cost a thousand here.

[@rujutatamhankar928]

@gkr you really don't understand the value, do you?!

[@a.f.2330]

@gkr funding artisans leads to animal cruelty? what? They're sourcing the bones from animals that have already been killed for meat. If anything, they're using something that would have otherwise gone to waste. Even if more money went into this, how much money would make it truly beneficial for gangs when other easily-accessible, more profitable businesses exist (e.g. the drug market)? They'd need to train to become bone carvers too since bone doesn't turn into art on its own, which also seems highly unlikely.

[@ajaxsid9034]

@@lucaskp16 yeah $1000 easily. Cause shipping that piece of work is too risky.

[@ajaxsid9034]

@gkr get a life bro, those are artitians not criminals. And they are small towns not ghettos. People overthere are simple. No gang banging shit. You talking like you've been there. People selling crack might do this, people who sell art don't. They are just getting appreciated cause people like it.

[@swapnilwarule9308]

They are so adamant to continue with this art inspire of all odds, proud of them and our heritage ❣️

[@swapnilwarule9308]

@Prince Yeah I saw that 😔

[@Shutupredditnarrator]

@Prince Wth . When did he said that. He said That the work has 30 percent diminished . Dont add up words toxic . Plz stop up with your propaganda with india right here . Get a better work . He also said government is taking interest in this art the reason why it's still standing. I don't have any idea wt you talking about and it looks like you are very much politically rotten up by dirty politics

[@Vimp.y]

@@Shutupredditnarrator India is reaching the level of toxicity that no matter what is being discussed someone will start puking politics without invitation

[@Karmyogi123]

Horrible these bone are of Cow bone, did you have any sence of Your Sanatan dharma, these people slauter our mother cow horriblely and you are funding them? And you proudly displying it? Please think brother? Did you know in 70 s 5000 Sanatan sadhu had been killed in Sansad bhavan when Indira Gandhi ordered open fire when they came to inact law to stop Cow slautering??

[@lolamarz7539]

I bought a baby elephaant inside a bigger elephant all out of one bone, carved out with amazing detail in India for my mum... this craftman ship is TRULY AMAZING PRAYERS TO INDIA ❤❤❤

[@itsmeryandave]

Those were some real art skills! I just hope all governments fund those art works so they can be preserved and continue to grow for the next generations to see.

[@healinggrounds19]

It's good to see they are finally teaching women the art.

[@ksomak7158]

@@mrsjeon4153 not at all bruh

[@thepeculiarindian]

Being indian..i never knew that there is such art.. that's really awesome to see such art 👌

[@josephineoto2641]

That moment when he showed the frame w/ that amazing design I was like damnn bro! That's master piece! u sure u just made that by ur hand?😲

[@0arjun077]

Indians specialised in carvings for centuries, if you see Taj Mahal, Old temples like Hosaleswara temple and new ones like Yadadri temple or the majestic Ajenda Ellora cave complex you will be awestruck.

[@josephineoto2641]

@@0arjun077 ikr their creation is stunning n absolutely gorgeous but sadly seems few ppl can appreciate it now esp this dying craftsmanship

[@0arjun077]

@@josephineoto2641 yes they are not supported and paid very less compared to the skills they possess. Hope we can save these skills.

[@YYC403NOYP]

Definitely foreigners will appreciate this art. Really look awesome collectibles.

[@bonelessmice6828]

i love the sounds of the bones dropping on each other and clicking together

[@Phill753]

This art form is from Vedic era, where bones,skins,tusks,etc of elephants,rhinos,buffalo,etc were used only when they naturally died(so that animals do not get hurt because of other's luxury).

[@dragonwarrior313]

There are several references of animal killing and even eating in Vedic scriptures... Only reading would make you know...

[@indian3510]

Is it the same era where kings had hobbies of " HUNTING " wild animals , what an irony .

[@kanishkanand1555]

@@dragonwarrior313 yes there are but the ancient Indian tradition has always stressed on vegetarianism Even manusmriti and gita mentions this and this grew more with bhakti movement , the vaishnava cult and rise of jainism and othe counter parts. Living in harmony with nature has always been a practise since ages in India.

[@dragonwarrior313]

@@kanishkanand1555 There is something called ecosystem balance... There are cattles that have very high fertility rate and their population grows really fast... Lets say As per your harmony with nature, tomorrow entire world will became Vegetarian.. The ecosystem balance will be collapsed badly... And consequences will not be gentle on every living creature...

[@kanishkanand1555]

@@dragonwarrior313 kindly listen to Acharya prasant's discourse on vegetarianism and get all your myths busted.

[@vigneshnehru9822]

I'm willing to be their first customer if they open an online shop! Anything to preserve India's arts

[@Karmyogi123]

Horrible these bone are of Cow bone, did you have any sence of Your Sanatan dharma, these people slauter our mother cow horriblely and you are funding them? And you proudly displying it? Please think brother? Did you know in 70 s 5000 Sanatan sadhu had been killed in Sansad bhavan when Indira Gandhi ordered open fire when they came to inact law to stop Cow slautering??

[@vigneshnehru9822]

@@Karmyogi123 even Bhima of the pandavas ate bulls and cows to save a village from Bhakasur, most of our traditional music instruments such as Dholak, Mrdangam and tabla were made of cow skin for hundreds of years before using plastic and other synthetic materials, our own ancestors used ivory from elephants, descendants of Ganesha for bangles and other crafts, don't be a hypocrite like the British. They aren't doing anything different from what we sanatanis did too. Learn your history instead of listening to white washed (colonial) propaganda being spread by those who want to fulfil their own dharma. My aim was to help those in need, and i will buy because I can look beyond the maya of "they're killing cow mother! " FYI, sanatanis ate cows till the rise of Buddhism, while also worshipping it. I'm a brahmin myself and let me tell you, being brahmin is to look beyond the lines of caste, creed and man made bounds, go and read the vedas instead of believing RSS propaganda.

[@Hisham_HMA]

The Indian culture is full of creativity and ancient secrets and amazing potential whether its in herbal medicine, spiritual medicine, art of craftsmanship, music, etc..) very admirable

[@thebunnybun]

This is super cool. I love how resourceful they are making their own tools and how crafty they are. True works of art are being made. Sad the business is hurting such nice work.

[@kasturipillay6626]

Glad the Indian government is supporting this art form,may turn into a world wide scale. Very talented family. Keep up the good work. 👍👍👍🙏🙏

[@V_for_Vlad]

You didn't watch the video properly or u didn't know know the language. This art got shrunk after 2012 😁

[@amarisweird]

@@V_for_Vlad 7:55

[@monarcksHAT]

Bone carvers: *makes actual good pieces of art* Modern artists: aight imma just take some paint, splash it all into a canvas And voila, million dollar art

[@kamanama3671]

Fun fact, my Indian boyfriend taught me that if you have burnt on food in a pot / pan I just put baking soda in the bottom about a half inch cover with water about 2 inches maybe three and boil it. It actually dislodges

[@joshzuberlein161]

Beautiful wow, you guys are gonna get a lot of business after this video. God is Good.

[@anupamtiwari5587]

I hope they do