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12
Mar
Bamboo, Craft, and Community : The Ringal Story Of Uttarakhand
Introduction
Uttarakhand, a northern Indian state in the Himalayas, is renowned for its natural resources and rich cultural heritage. One of them is the Ringal bamboo, a dwarf species with some c...
11
Mar
KANTHA : THE ANCIENT ART OF BENGAL’S EMBROIDERED DREAMS
Introduction
A rich tapestry of history, culture, and artistry is embodied in the Kantha, a traditional form of embroidery from Bengal. A cornerstone of Bengali craftsmanship for centuries, Kantha ...
11
Mar
The Art of Kite-flying and a Bygone Era
“In Kabul, fighting kites was a little like going to war…By the time the snow melted and the rains of spring swept in, every boy in Kabul bore telltale horizontal gashes on his fingers from a whole wi...
09
Mar
The Gates of Delhi: Guardians of a Royal Capital
The architecture of the city of Delhi owes primarily to the patronage of the Mughal Empire, one of its most creative and richest periods. From Babur to Aurangzeb, leaders utilized architecture to asse...
09
Mar
The Evolution of Assamese Jewelry Motifs: From Ahom Dynasty to Contemporary Designs
Introduction
The beauty of Assamese jewellery lies in its patterns – flowers, birds, animals – all have a special mix of ancient skill and distinctive art that's these days characteristic of the re...
07
Mar
TERRACOTTA TITANS : THE STORY OF BANKURA’S MAJESTIC HORSES
Introduction
Bankura, nestled in central West Bengal, is a treasure trove of its deep-rooted cultural heritage and artistic legacy. Among its most celebrated contributions to Indian folk art is the...
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Reviving Tradition: How Prince Wood Works from Srinagar Carves the Future of Walnut Wood Craft
Meet @idrees, The person running the Prince Wood Works
Discovery:
Located at the heart of the city near Rainawari, lies a place where the artists wi...
Kawosa Brothers and their contribution to an art called Paper Mache
From scarlet red to a thousand shades of blue and green, this art form seems to be descended from the heavens. A single item of Paper Mache will catch your eye even if it is surrounded by a huge colle...
This Motif from Kashmiri art form was once banned in France
Origin and Development
How strange is it that the symbols and patterns that we see in our daily lives just go unnoticed! Everything has a back story and so does the pattern that we are discussing tod...
Warli Art: A journey from Tradition to Modernity
Warli art, originating in Maharashtra, India's North Sahyadri range, is a traditional tribal art renowned for its use of basic geometric shapes and representations of everyday life and natural world. ...
Zari Zardozi: The Golden Thread of Delhi’s Heritage
Zari Zardozi is an intricate art form of embroidery that holds a unique style and place in the textile history of India. It originates from the Persian words, Zari (gold), and Zardozi (gold sewing). T...
The Timeless Art of Chikankari: Embroidery of Elegance and Heritage
Imagine a dance between needle and thread that creates patterns as intricate as poetry on fabric—this is Chikankari. A craft that has spanned centuries, Chikankari has mesmerized emperors, artisans, a...
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12
Mar
Bamboo, Craft, and Community : The Ringal Story Of Uttarakhand
Introduction
Uttarakhand, a northern Indian state in the Himalayas, is renowned for its natural resources and rich cultural heritage. One of them is the Ringal bamboo, a dwarf species with some c...
11
Mar
KANTHA : THE ANCIENT ART OF BENGAL’S EMBROIDERED DREAMS
Introduction
A rich tapestry of history, culture, and artistry is embodied in the Kantha, a traditional form of embroidery from Bengal. A cornerstone of Bengali craftsmanship for centuries, Kantha ...
11
Mar
The Art of Kite-flying and a Bygone Era
“In Kabul, fighting kites was a little like going to war…By the time the snow melted and the rains of spring swept in, every boy in Kabul bore telltale horizontal gashes on his fingers from a whole wi...
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14
Apr
Reviving Tradition: How Prince Wood Works from Srinagar Carves the Future of Walnut Wood Craft
Meet @idrees, The person running the Prince Wood Works
Discovery:
Located at the heart of the city near Rainawari, lies a place where the artists wi...
24
Apr
Kawosa Brothers and their contribution to an art called Paper Mache
From scarlet red to a thousand shades of blue and green, this art form seems to be descended from the heavens. A single item of Paper Mache will catch your eye even if it is surrounded by a huge colle...
15
Aug
This Motif from Kashmiri art form was once banned in France
Origin and Development
How strange is it that the symbols and patterns that we see in our daily lives just go unnoticed! Everything has a back story and so does the pattern that we are discussing tod...
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12
Mar
Bamboo, Craft, and Community : The Ringal Story Of Uttarakhand
Introduction
Uttarakhand, a northern Indian state in the Himalayas, is renowned for its natural resources and rich cultural heritage. One of them is the Ringal bamboo, a dwarf species with some c...
11
Mar
KANTHA : THE ANCIENT ART OF BENGAL’S EMBROIDERED DREAMS
Introduction
A rich tapestry of history, culture, and artistry is embodied in the Kantha, a traditional form of embroidery from Bengal. A cornerstone of Bengali craftsmanship for centuries, Kantha ...
11
Mar
The Art of Kite-flying and a Bygone Era
“In Kabul, fighting kites was a little like going to war…By the time the snow melted and the rains of spring swept in, every boy in Kabul bore telltale horizontal gashes on his fingers from a whole wi...
09
Mar
The Gates of Delhi: Guardians of a Royal Capital
The architecture of the city of Delhi owes primarily to the patronage of the Mughal Empire, one of its most creative and richest periods. From Babur to Aurangzeb, leaders utilized architecture to asse...
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Reviving Tradition: How Prince Wood Works from Srinagar Carves the Future of Walnut Wood Craft
14
Apr
Meet @idrees, The person running the Prince Wood Works
Discovery:
Located at the heart of the city near Rainawari, lies a place where the artists wi...
Kawosa Brothers and their contribution to an art called Paper Mache
24
Apr
From scarlet red to a thousand shades of blue and green, this art form seems to be descended from the heavens. A single item of Paper Mache will catch your eye even if it is surrounded by a huge colle...
This Motif from Kashmiri art form was once banned in France
15
Aug
Origin and Development
How strange is it that the symbols and patterns that we see in our daily lives just go unnoticed! Everything has a back story and so does the pattern that we are discussing tod...
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12
Mar
Bamboo, Craft, and Community : The Ringal Story Of Uttarakhand
Introduction
Uttarakhand, a northern Indian state in the Himalayas, is renowned for its natural resources and rich cultural heritage. One of them is the Ringal bamboo, a dwarf species with some c...
11
Mar
KANTHA : THE ANCIENT ART OF BENGAL’S EMBROIDERED DREAMS
Introduction
A rich tapestry of history, culture, and artistry is embodied in the Kantha, a traditional form of embroidery from Bengal. A cornerstone of Bengali craftsmanship for centuries, Kantha ...
11
Mar
The Art of Kite-flying and a Bygone Era
“In Kabul, fighting kites was a little like going to war…By the time the snow melted and the rains of spring swept in, every boy in Kabul bore telltale horizontal gashes on his fingers from a whole wi...
09
Mar
The Gates of Delhi: Guardians of a Royal Capital
The architecture of the city of Delhi owes primarily to the patronage of the Mughal Empire, one of its most creative and richest periods. From Babur to Aurangzeb, leaders utilized architecture to asse...
