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Crafting the Stars: The story of Kashmir’s Khatamband Art

Introduction: The Story behind the name ‘Khatamband’ Centuries ago, the Khatamband art arrived in the...

The Living Tradition of Handmade Paper in Sikkim

Introduction The production of handmade paper has a thousand-year-long history in India. Even though the...

The stones that whispers Maratha history

Introduction The Fort is a defensive area of the king where he lives and governs...

Mannan Koothu: Identity and Survival

Introduction Kerala has a lot of indigenous art forms that are protected through a variety...

The Art of Sholapith: Crafting Ethereal Beauty from the Spongewood of Bengal

Introduction ‘Baro mashe tero parbon’-A popular Bengali proverb that translates to ‘ thirteen festivals in...

The Intersection of History, Art and Mythology in the Terracotta Temples of Bengal

Introduction It is said that Bengal has always been a center of attraction for its...

A Living Legacy of Choktse Wooden Tables of Sikkim

Introduction: A Sikkimese Choktse (ཁྲོག་རྩེ) table is a foldable, small wooden table crafted beautifully with...

Nokkuvidya Pavakali: A Literal One in a Billion

Introduction Pavakali, or Pavakoothu, is a general term that refers to Puppetry in the Malayalam...

The Stone Witnesses: Heroism, Sacrifice, and Social History in Karnataka

While the great temples of Belur and Hampi speak of the grandeur and glory of...

Puneri Pagdi: More Than a Turban

Introduction As we know, various types of headgear are popular in different regions throughout India....

Stone as Soft as Wax: The Hoysala Marvels

Around the 10th to 14th century, in the heart of Karnataka, a dynasty was born...

Echoes of Hybridization: How Chavittunatakam Connected Two Worlds

Introduction Literally meaning “the stamping drama,” Chavittunatakam is a unique Christian operatic theatre from Kerala....

Thanjavur Dolls – A head shaking beauty

1. Introduction: The district of Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu has huge cultural...

A FALL THAT SHAPED AN EMPIRE, SHER MANDAL

INTRODUCTION Nestled in Delhi’s Purana Qila, Sher Mandal stands as an epitome of architectural monuments...

Stone Symphonies: The Evolution of Temple Architecture in the Malaprabha Valley

The Malaprabha valley is historically known for its temples. The area was controlled by the...

The Story of Wazwan: A Culinary Art of Kashmir

Introduction: The Culinary Journey of the Kashmiri Wazwan The principles, cultural foundations, and customs that...

Porattu Natakam: Low and Mighty, High and Weak

Introduction “Nirthu ninte Porattu Natakam! (stop your Porattu Natakam already)” is a common Malayali phrase....

From Tradition to Trend- Story of Kashmiri Pheran

1. The Kashmiri Pheran: A Traditional Cloak of Heritage Kashmir Pheran is acknowledged as a...

Bamboo Handicrafts of Sikkim

Introduction: Bamboo crafts are important for the lives of Sikkimese people. It is the rich...

Where Stone, Stories & Silence Speak: Exploring the Treasures of Chandigarh’s Government Museum and Art Gallery

Introduction: A Museum That Whispers Chandigarh, with planned sectors, clean lines, and concrete buildings, is...

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