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Delhi’s Calligraphic Tradition
Introduction Ever since the dawn of writing, humans have been trying to make it more...
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The Magnificence of the Art of Batik
Introduction The word ‘Batik’ is Javanese which literally translates to paint, draw or create something...
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Terracotta Over Our Heads: The Story Beneath Barpalli’s Roof Tiles
Introduction: Where Roofs Have Ears… and Animals What if your rooftop wasn’t just a slab...
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The canvas of consciousness: The idea of Humanism in the paintings of Rabindranath Tagore
INTRODUCTION One of the most eminent scholar, philosopher, thinker, activist, artist, and our most beloved...
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Local Strings, Global Chords: The Revolution of Bangla Rock
“…. এ হৃদয় দপ্তর পালটাচ্ছে না / অবসর নেওয়া যাচ্ছে না / ফুটেছে হাসনুহানা” “…....
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Panchmura: Hamlet for Terracotta Artisans
Introduction Located in the Taldangra subdivision of Bankura, the Panchmura Hamlet is the seat of...
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Galichas of Himachal: Tradition in Every Thread
There are diverse handwoven carpet tradition in India, from the Persian inspired carpets of Kashmir...
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The art of Santiniketan batik: Crafting identity through wax and dye
Culture has one special legacy: it can find methods to express through various ways, whether...
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The Rediscovered Art of Dastangoi
The practice of oral storytelling likely emerged with the earliest forms of language. Storytelling can...
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Echoes of the Forest: Music, Memory, and Divinity in Karam-Jawa Festival
Karam puja, the most vibrant and significant festival has been observed for centuries, with...
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