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Panchmura: Hamlet for Terracotta Artisans

Introduction Located in the Taldangra subdivision of Bankura, the Panchmura Hamlet is the seat of...

Kota Doria: The Lightweight Luxury of Rajasthan

Introduction: When it comes to authentic Indian ethnic wear, Kota Doria World stands out for...

Lyangcha: Shaktigarh’s Patent Delicacy

Introduction Belonging to the revered groups of sweet dishes in Bengal, this sweet categorically enjoys...

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...

Dance, Drama and Music: Khayal keeps it alive.

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

Poetry in Color: Introduction to Ajanta Paintings

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

Rajasthan’s Radiant Legacy: Exploring Exquisite Meenakari Jewellery Designs

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

Painting Styles of Rajasthan

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

Kerala’s Boat Building Heritage: A Tradition on Water

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

Pipili Applique: A Tale of Mangoes, Elephants and Peacocks

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

Tarkashi Art of Rajasthan: A Legacy Etched in Metal

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

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...

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...

The Terracotta Marvels of Bishnupur- A Testament to Bengal’s Rich Heritage

Consciously known for its assemblage of a large number of temple architecture that exquisitely represents...

Folk Beats and Desert Strings

Poetry, music, melody and musical instruments have played a vital role for centuries in enriching...

kannadippaya:The survival of Tribals in Kerala

The kannadippaya or bamboo mats are a nostalgia for the 90s-born and the ones before....

Tales in Twisted Silver: A Tribute to Odisha’s Filigree Craft.

Also known as the cultural capital of Odisha, Cuttack is known for a handful of...

Sculptures of Rajasthan

Sculptural artform has been existing since ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt and Indus Valley. Likewise,...

Kathputli: Strings of Tradition and Art

Introduction The term kathputli comes from two words- katha meaning story, and putli meaning doll...

The Warrior’s Trusty Companion: Rajput Weapons

Introduction Weapons worldwide have different designs and makes, but they all serve a single purpose:...

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