Tag: Folk Art
Porattu Natakam: Low and Mighty, High and Weak
Introduction “Nirthu ninte Porattu Natakam! (stop your Porattu Natakam already)” is a common Malayali phrase....
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Pottan Theyyam: Lesson, Not Lunacy
Introduction: Who is Pottan and why is he relevant? Theyyams are one of the most...
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Dancing Dots and Crimson Canvas: A Warli Art Tale
1. Introduction: Glimpses in Warli For the last millennium, the Warli tribes residing in the...
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Nautanki: Awadh’s Vibrant Tradition of Indigenous Drama
Introduction: Nautanki is a type of Indian folk theatre that is very popular in the...
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Bohurupi: The Disguised Storytellers of Rural Bengal
Introduction: The Disguised Storytellers of Bengal In the vibrant tapestry of Bengal’s folk traditions, the...
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Patachitra and Patua : A Bengal Heritage
One of the many existing traditional art forms original and originating from Bengal , Patachitra...
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The Art of Mask Making in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is home to a unique and culturally rich tradition of mask making that...
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Phad painting- The art of story telling in modern days.
Introduction Rajasthan contains mountains, deserts, plateaus, and plains, which further enhance the land’s diversification. Also...
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Kadli Idol Making: A Symbol of Faith and Creativity
Introduction Placed in the serene environment of Nainital, Uttarakhand, the art of Kadli idol-making is...
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