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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[@battletroll1likesminecraft214]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@LordDraconical]

My man needs a website

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Indo_American]

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

[@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.

[@mandysmith8625]

They don't do it with human bones!😂😂😂

[@daniwells4195]

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

[@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.

[@RoxasLov3r4Ev3r]

5:55

[@byron-ih2ge]

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

[@mrCetus]

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.

[@kirtigupta9753]

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

[@Diana-bp5yg]

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

[@jonsnowver4183]

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

[@geddeonello94]

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

[@jvl3215]

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