Meet the Makers: The Artisans Behind Chinhhari Arts Timeless Creations

When you unwrap something from Chinhhari Arts, you’re not just opening a parcel, you’re meeting a maker.

Behind every iron figurine, wooden wall rack or mask is an artisan from the villages around Durg, Chhattisgarh, preserving techniques that have been passed down through generations. Chinhhari Arts truly starts here; in tiny workshops, courtyards, and beneath trees, where hands are constantly engaged in transforming metal and wood into narratives.

Hands that remember every detail

Most of the artisans behind Chinhhari Arts learnt their craft by watching parents and grandparents work. There are no formal “classes” here, just years of observing, experimenting, making mistakes and slowly being trusted with the tools.

A wrought-iron craftsman understands precisely how heated the metal must be before it can be shaped into those fragile, flowing figures. A woodworker can look at a plank and instantly sense whether it will become a wall rack, a mask, or a carved panel for your home decor. Every curve, every texture, every tiny imperfection is a reminder that this is crafted by hand, not machine-made

Craft, but also livelihood

For many rural artisans, steady employment determines whether they can sustain their craft or give it up for daily-wage labour. That’s why Chinhhari Arts focuses on long-term relationships, not one-time orders.

Chinhhari ensures artisans receive consistent employment and fair wages by curating regular collections of tribal iron art, wooden decor, and handcrafted furniture. The idea is simple and powerful, when the craft is respected and rewarded, the next generation is more likely to learn it instead of leaving it behind.

Why it matters in your home

When you bring a Chinhhari piece into your home, you’re inviting these stories in too. Your wall rack or iron figurine is not just “home décor”; it’s hours of work, conversations in local dialects, shared tea breaks, and that quiet pride when the final piece is ready to ship.

In a world of fast decor and quick trends, choosing handmade from rural artisans is a gentle but meaningful decision. It keeps skills alive, supports real families, and fills your space with something mass-produced items never have - Soul.