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Goa Crafts
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Goa is
a land of crafts and craftsmen, where aesthetic quality
finds a natural expression. Goa has a rich and
magnificent tradition of the classical arts. Over the
years, Goans have excelled in poetry, music and the fine
arts.
The exquisitely carved
rosewood and teak furniture, the terracotta figurines,
the classic brass items and the unique gold jewellery
designs of Goa all speak of an age still valuable in this
technology world. The folk paintings
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of Goa can be seen
in the ancient temples, churches
and palaces and even in the households. They mostly depict
episodes from the epics like the Mahabharata, the Ramayana,
the Puranas and also scenes from the New Testament.
During the Portuguese colonisation, local
craftsmen played a major role in the development of the
exquisite furnishings and decorations used in residential
houses, churches and chapels. This art can still be seen the
Christian Art Museum at Old Goa. Local craftsmen in Goa
produce a wide variety of crafts ranging from terracotta
pottery and figures to superb brass lamps and decorative
items.
Goans have contributed greatly to the world of music. Many
famous people in the Indian music originate from Goa. Famous
singers such as Lata Mangeshkar and Kishori Amonkar in the
classical variety and Remo Fernandes in pop music, are from
Goa. A large number of Goans have also played a major role in
drama and Hindi film industry in the neighbouring state of
Maharashtra. Konkani literature has also produced many great
names such as Bakibab Borkar who have contributed to the
development of Konkani as a national language with some
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