Tribal Artistry & Home Décor: How to Add Meaningful, Handmade Pieces to Your Space

Tribal artistry adds heritage, authenticity and uniqueness to your home which the mass produced items fail to add. Tribal art is not just decor, it is a story that an artisan narrates beautifully.

Unlike the readily available mass produced furniture, tribal artistry has a soul. Tribal artistry can help you transform any room into a unique, warm that is a true reflection of your personality along with creativity, culture and consciousness.

If you too are planning on adding handmade home decor to your home, this blog will help you out. In this blog we talk about why tribal artistry fits well with modern homes without making it cluttered and overwhelming.

Exploring Tribal Artistry

There are several tribal communities across India and every one of them has their own unique form of artistry. These art forms have their origins in rituals, daily activities and beliefs. Every piece you add to your home has its own unique way of describing the community, spirituality, nature and more.

Another benefit of authentic tribal art is that it is made of natural materials like stone, clay, metal, natural wood and the likes. These handmade pieces are unlike the mass produced factory made decor and each one has its own set of imperfections making them all one of a kind. Adding such ethnic home decor pieces means you also get to encourage:

1. Cultural values and significances
2. Depth and texture to your homes
3. Handmade sustainable artistry

Young homeowners are now preferring handcrafted home accents now more than ever. Tribal artistry makes a space feel timeless, ethical and also unique.

Here is why tribal decor stands out more:

• Supports indigenous craftsmen: encouraging them to pursue their artistry.
• Encourages sustainability: Tribal artifacts are usually made of materials like wood, stone, clay, metal etc making them a long lasting sustainable choice.
• Unique pieces: Tribal decor is handmade, which means each piece is unique.
• Evergreen: Tribal decor is timeless so no matter what the trend is, these pieces will always be relevant.

If you are into bohemian interiors, rustic home decor ideas or want to incorporate cultural home decor themes, tribal art is something that you will certainly cherish.

Some of our recommended products

Artisans Rose hosts a gamut of Indian tribal craftsmanship for you to choose from. Each of our pieces are authentic, ethically sourced and are certain to blend with your home no matter what your taste in decor is. Each of our products highlights artistry at its best. Here, we have compiled a few pieces that you could consider adding to your home.

Tribal Muse Wooden painted Ceiling Panel

When we think of decor items, we usually think of decorating walls or adding figurines, but this time we have something for your ceiling too! This ceiling panel has uniquely stunning tribal motifs on a solid wood panel. You can also use it as:

1. A headboard backdrop
2. A tribal wall art
3. A statement panel in the living room

So this panel will work well if you are looking for tribal artistry decor that will make an impact.

Dhokra Madin Silwali Figurine

This artifact is one of our personal favourites. Dhokra is one of the oldest art forms and made from a unique wax casting technique. This figurine will serve well as:

1. An excellent conversation starter
2. A cultural decor accent
3. An authentic tribal decor item

Maya Decorative Wooden Wall Shelf

Looking to start off with something small? Then you should certainly go for the Maya Decorative Wooden Wall Shelf. This wooden wall shelf has unique tribal detailings making it ideal for:

1. Adding as a unique home accent
2. To add a splash of warmth to minimalist walls
3. As a display to other tribal and vintage collectibles

So whether you want to go big and bohemian or want to start out small with ethnic home decor, Artisans Rose is hands down one of the best places to source these collectibles from.

FAQs

What is tribal art home decor?

Tribal at home decor implies decorative items that are crafted and inspired by indigenous tribes. Usually these artifacts are made of natural wood, stone, clay, metal etc. They are focused around nature, cultural storytelling, religiousness and sustainability.

Why should you add tribal decor to your home?

When you add tribal decor to your home, you also add a sense of warmth, cultural depth, symbolism and authenticity. It not only makes your home look stunningly unique, it also supports craftsmen, offers timeless designs and also encourages sustainable living. Tribal pieces add heritage and uniqueness to your home unlike the modern mass-produced decor items.

Can tribal art be added to modern homes?

Tribal art goes extremely well with modern minimalistic homes. The contrast is style and taste creates a balance between the two. Modern homes have a cleaner, more neutral effect which serves as an excellent canvas for tribal pieces to shine. Tribal pieces, when added thoughtfully, do not overpower and become a timeless part of your home.

Where can I shop for tribal decor that is authentic?

You can shop for authentic tribal home decor at http://artisansrose.com/. We house ethically sourced tribal decor items for you to explore.