Ivory Carving: A dying craft
Ivory Carving: A dying craft

Ivory, which is sourced mainly from elephant tusks (also walruses, rhinos, narwhales etc.) remains one...

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Skyline of Delhi: Domes of Delhi
Skyline of Delhi: Domes of Delhi

The architecture of any monument is largely influenced by a variety of factors from the...

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Moti Bharat: Weaving culture one bead at a time
Moti Bharat: Weaving culture one bead at a time

Saurashtra’s folk culture is a blend of numerous ethnicities that have coexisted for generations in...

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Knots of Heritage: Exploring Bhadohi’s Carpet Weaving Mastery
Knots of Heritage: Exploring Bhadohi’s Carpet Weaving Mastery

Bhadohi is a small yet flourishing town in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. It’s...

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The Vibrant Attire of Yakshagana: Costumes of Karnataka’s Theatrical Art
The Vibrant Attire of Yakshagana: Costumes of Karnataka’s Theatrical Art

What is Yakshagana? Yakshagana combines two words in the Kannada language: ‘Yaksha,’ which can represent...

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Echoes in Ink: Tracing the Miniature Traditions of the Delhi Sultanate
Echoes in Ink: Tracing the Miniature Traditions of the Delhi Sultanate

  Miniature Paintings The term “miniature” is derived from the Latin word “minium,” which refers...

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BEHIND THE WOODEN FACE : EXPLORING THE MASKS OF KUSHMANDI
BEHIND THE WOODEN FACE : EXPLORING THE MASKS OF KUSHMANDI

INTRODUCTION India is a land of traditional art forms, very specifically one for every region,...

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CHENDAMANGALAM :THE SURVIVAL OF HANDLOOM VILLAGE OF KERALA
CHENDAMANGALAM :THE SURVIVAL OF HANDLOOM VILLAGE OF KERALA

The handloom industry, which predominantly serves as the backbone of the Indian economy, is currently...

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Effigy making: A Victorious Craft
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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CLAY CHRONICLES : THE STORY OF KRISHNSANAGAR’S ICONIC DOLL
CLAY CHRONICLES : THE STORY OF KRISHNSANAGAR’S ICONIC DOLL

Introduction The historic town of Krishnanagar in Nadia district of West Bengal, is famous for...

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