Tag: Delhi

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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Dilli Haat: A Hub of Tradition and Modernity
Introduction Craft bazaars serve as vital venues for the celebration of cultural heritage; in the...
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The Art of Leisure through the Gardens of Delhi
Introduction According to Mohammad Gharipour, gardens are imbued with a deep cultural symbolism in both...
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The Writing on the Wall: Locating Delhi’s Street Art
The idea of art is a wide-ranging and open-ended concept; the decision of whether something...
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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...
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The Gates of Delhi: Guardians of a Royal Capital
The architecture of the city of Delhi owes primarily to the patronage of the Mughal...
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Charbagh Style: The Floral Pattern of Delhi’s Mughal Gardens
The Charbagh style, a historical and integral part of the Persian garden design, has been...
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The History of Stained Glass in Delhi: Origins, Flourishment, Legacy, and Contemporary Status
Stained glass is a medium that is commonly linked with the major European cathedrals. It...
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The Mosaic of Modern Delhi
Mosaic art is a decorative technique that involves creating images or patterns by assembling small...
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The History and Significance of Naskh Calligraphy in Delhi
Persian calligraphy has been a part of the Islamic tradition and culture for ages, deeply...
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