Art & Craft Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal is a land mass surrounded by the Himalyan rocks from north side where snow laden peaks provide the touch of white beauty.
The snow-clad region is famous for its temples, architecture, wood carving, paintings and traditional ornaments
Temples Among temple, the temples Architecture was patronized by wealthy and powerful kings of the region. They encouraged the construction of big stone temples, wood carvings, ornaments etc. Big stone temples were erected with highly intricate and ornamental carvings, having beautiful stone and metal idols..
Wood carving Among prominents local craft, persons of the Uttaranchal had mastered the 
art of wood carving which appear most frequently in the ornately decoration of temples. Abundant in Wood and wood product, the artisans of the region has designed simple and beautiful designs on carvings on Doors, windows and ceilings in the houses of the region. These beautifully ornamented doors and windows still attract art lovers. The motifs, ordinarily of the Gods or Goddesses, add to the richness of the carvings
Wall paintings Wall paintings has been one of the oldest traditions of the region and usually two different kinds of paintings are followed for the Kitchen and another for the ritual ceremonial places. These painting are usually done on the occasion for domestic ceremonies such as marriages when walls and doors of the house are decorated.
Paintings Garhwal, is famous for Mughal style of paintings introduced by a Mughal Prince. A rich collection of these paintings is displayed in the University Museum in Srinagar, Garhwal, along with many sculptures and findings from archaeological excavations. The Folk Art of Kumaon known as Aipan, has been practiced by the women folk of Kumaon. Another kind of painting is known as Peeth, where floor of the seat of Gods and goddess is decorated with geometrical patterns.
