Carving Life out of Buffalo Horn: The Rise and Fall of Odisha’s Horn Art
Carving Life out of Buffalo Horn: The Rise and Fall of Odisha’s Horn Art

Introduction Imagine if your grandmother’s comb could tell stories. Stories about not just her shiny...

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Dance, Drama and Music: Khayal keeps it alive.
Dance, Drama and Music: Khayal keeps it alive.

Introduction Folk art forms have always been integral to understanding the traditions, stories, culture, and...

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Poetry in Color: Introduction to Ajanta Paintings
Poetry in Color: Introduction to Ajanta Paintings

Introduction The Ajanta Caves, honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, are among...

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Rajasthan’s Radiant Legacy: Exploring Exquisite Meenakari Jewellery Designs
Rajasthan’s Radiant Legacy: Exploring Exquisite Meenakari Jewellery Designs

Introduction The culture of jewellery making in India is as old as that of the...

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Painting Styles of Rajasthan
Painting Styles of Rajasthan

The art of painting dates back to prehistoric times. Some of the earliest paintings were...

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Kerala’s Boat Building Heritage: A Tradition on Water
Kerala’s Boat Building Heritage: A Tradition on Water

INTRODUCTION Boats are a significant component in the lives of people in Kerala, being nested...

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Pipili Applique: A Tale of Mangoes, Elephants and Peacocks
Pipili Applique: A Tale of Mangoes, Elephants and Peacocks

In a world with 50 shades of black and white and hashtag minimalism, Pipili stands...

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Tarkashi Art of Rajasthan: A Legacy Etched in Metal
Tarkashi Art of Rajasthan: A Legacy Etched in Metal

Introduction The craftsmanship has always been one of the most demanding skills in the art...

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Beyond Patterns: How Saura Paintings Became Odisha’s Tribal Identity
Beyond Patterns: How Saura Paintings Became Odisha’s Tribal Identity

Introduction If you ever find yourself wandering deep within the tribal heartlands of Gajapati and...

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Strings of Tradition: Exploring the Puppet Making Art of Rajasthan
Strings of Tradition: Exploring the Puppet Making Art of Rajasthan

Introduction Before the emergence of modern television, film, and the invention of the camera in...

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