Stone Quarrying
As Chanderi is located on the Malwa plateau, the region around it is extremely rich in sandstone. The stone is quarried on a large scale from the surrounding areas and then transported.
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Beedi Making
Although weaving is the main livelihood option for the majority of the population, household incomes are supplemented by beedi making. It usually employs the women and girls of the family, who are commonly seen at the doors of their homes engaged in drying the leaves and rolling tobacco into them once they are dry.
Weaving
The fortunes of Chanderi have always been entwined with the fortunes of its weaves. Hence, the history of the town will remain incomplete without a look at this artistic tradition. There is no written record as to when and how weaving began in Chanderi. But considering particular events in history it is possible to suggest […]
Boodhi Chanderi
Situated on the right bank of the Urr River, Boodhi Chanderi, Chandrapuri of the ancient past, was a large settlement of the Gurjara Pratiharas and possibly their capital.
Herbal Hill
A particular hill at Chanderi, close to the Museum, has a profusion of herbs, both trees and plants, which have medicinal and other health benefits. Not confined to the hill, therapeutic plants also grow in the forest areas surrounding the town. This is reflected in the medical habits of the population who still prefer Ayurvedic […]