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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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LOTUS: A HEAVENLY SYMBOL
MEANING OF SYMBOL A symbol functions as a referent and compels us to capture an...
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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 Art of Kite-flying and a Bygone Era
“In Kabul, fighting kites was a little like going to war…By the time the snow...
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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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Art on Fabric: The Vibrant Tale of Calico Painting of Jammu & Kashmir
The state of Jammu and Kashmir has a long legacy of art and crafts manufacturing....
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