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KORIAL KALEIDOSCOPE : THE TIMELESS CHARM OF BENGAL’S ICONIC SAREE

Introduction When you think of elegance and tradition in the Bengali culture, the Korial saree...

Gambhira’s Masked Rhythms

Mukhosh or Masks in Bengal always have had a certain mysticism around them. Unique...

Behind the Masks: The Story of Ramman Festival

Introduction Located among the beautiful valleys of Uttarakhand, India, the Ramman Festival is a cultural...

Desert Thrones: Rajasthan’s Fortified Legacies

Introduction The architecture of Rajasthan has always been unique compared to other architectural styles throughout...

From Changthang to Couture: The Cultural Saga of Ladakh’s Pashmina

When we think of pashmina, the first and foremost thing that naturally comes into our...

Ivory Carving: A dying craft

Ivory, which is sourced mainly from elephant tusks (also walruses, rhinos, narwhales etc.) remains one...

Unraveling the Threads of Tradition: The Art of Bhotia Dann

Introduction Uttarakhand, a scenic state in northern India, is gifted with a heritage of great...

THIRUVATHIRA: A LEGACY OF MYTH AND FAITH

INTRODUCTION The one thing that distinguishes Kerala women and their elegance is the traditional attire....

Skyline of Delhi: Domes of Delhi

The architecture of any monument is largely influenced by a variety of factors from the...

Moti Bharat: Weaving culture one bead at a time

Saurashtra’s folk culture is a blend of numerous ethnicities that have coexisted for generations in...

Knots of Heritage: Exploring Bhadohi’s Carpet Weaving Mastery

Bhadohi is a small yet flourishing town in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. It’s...

The Vibrant Attire of Yakshagana: Costumes of Karnataka’s Theatrical Art

What is Yakshagana? Yakshagana combines two words in the Kannada language: ‘Yaksha,’ which can represent...

Echoes in Ink: Tracing the Miniature Traditions of the Delhi Sultanate

Miniature Paintings The term “miniature” is derived from the Latin word “minium,” which refers...

Mughlai Cuisine: Appealing to the Aesthetic through the Palate

Tiziana Andina and Carola Barbero look at food as an object of aesthetic appreciation and...

BEHIND THE WOODEN FACE : EXPLORING THE MASKS OF KUSHMANDI

INTRODUCTION India is a land of traditional art forms, very specifically one for every region,...

The Enduring Legacy of Tamta Copper Craft : An Exploration of Uttarakhand’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Under the shade of the majestic Himalayas, a craft dating back centuries has flourished, its...

Cuttack’s Silver Symphony: The Timeless Elegance of “Tarakasi”

Introduction The eastern coastal region of India – Odisha, shows its beauty through the intricate...

CHENDAMANGALAM :THE SURVIVAL OF HANDLOOM VILLAGE OF KERALA

The handloom industry, which predominantly serves as the backbone of the Indian economy, is currently...

A Step back in time: Unraveling the Mystique of Dashabatar Taas

From time immemorial, entertainment has always been a huge aspect of human civilization; we...

Effigy making: A Victorious Craft

The festival of Dussehra is not just central to the city’s religious beliefs, but transforms...

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