Tag: indianart
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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CANVAS OF LIFE : A JOURNEY THROUGH THE KALIGHAT PATACHITRA TRADITION
Introduction Kalighat Patachitra, commonly known as Kalighat painting, is a distinctive form of Indian art...
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KANTHA : THE ANCIENT ART OF BENGAL’S EMBROIDERED DREAMS
Introduction A rich tapestry of history, culture, and artistry is embodied in the Kantha, a...
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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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The Evolution of Assamese Jewelry Motifs: From Ahom Dynasty to Contemporary Designs
Introduction The beauty of Assamese jewellery lies in its patterns – flowers, birds, animals –...
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Blue Pottery: where heritage meets handmade beauty
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT The origin of the blue pottery is said to have its roots...
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Banarasi Brocades: Weaving Timeless Elegance into Threads of Gold
India has a rich and diverse textile tradition. The textiles of each state in India...
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CARVED IN LIGHT : THE ELEGANCE OF JAALI PATTERN
ARCHITECTURE MEANING ,ORIGIN & DEVELOPMENT The word jali means an iron net. The screen...
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Flutters of Faith: The Symbolism of Ladakhi Prayer Flags
Amid the busiest road networks of India, the world’s most populous nation, vibrant prayer flags...
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Echoes of Enlightenment: Vajra and Prayer Cylinder of Ladakh
Ladakh, a mystical land in the region of the Trans-Himalayas, is renowned for its rich...
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