The City of Barmer: All You Need To Know Travelogue Located in western Rajasthan, Barmer is the municipal city forming part of the Barmer district– the third largest district by area in the state of Rajasthan. The city is famous... By Agrima Mohan
Jivya Soma Mashe: The Artist who Popularised Maharashtra’s Warli Art Article Father of Warli Art, Jivya Soma Mashe’s legacy has inspired Warli artists to reinvent the boundaries of tribal art, enabling them to make their mark on the world map. Bestowed... By Mehuli Mazumder
Warli Mythopoeia: The Role of Animism in India Research An exploration of the myths governing the daily lives of the Warli tribe. Known for their folk art style, the Warli imagination consists of spirits which influence their lifestyle and... By Mehuli Mazumder
Paitkar Paintings, storytelling through scrolls Article Paitkar is the traditional scroll painting of a small village Amadubi, Jharkhand. The word Paitkar is derived from the local word Patekar, or the Pata artists of the region. It... By Misha Jaswal
Chinese New Year- The Year of Ox Blog Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year is an annual 15-day festival in China and Chinese communities around the world that begins with the new moon that occurs sometime... By Ritansha Rampal
Pichwai Paintings- Incidents from Lord Krishna's Life Article The term Pichwai is a Hindi word, literally meaning “of behind “(pich-back and wai-of), a traditional art form practiced in Nathdwara, Rajasthan. The Pichwai is an intricate painting that depicts... By Khushi Daryani
The Art of Kantha Article The Sanskrit word kontha means ‘rags’. Kantha, a popular style of embroidery that comes from West Bengal, is a significant symbol that displays the skill and talent of the rural... By Khushi Daryani
Sujani as a Craft Article One of the many diverse art forms that lie relatively undiscovered in Bihar is the craft of Sujini or Sujani embroidery. Created with the simplest of stitches, with readily available... By Khushi Daryani
Tholu Bommalata - The Puppeteers of Andhra Pradesh Article Tholu means leather in Telugu and bommalu means dolls. This form of art is believed to have originated in 200 BC during the rule of the Satavahana dynasty. Leather puppets... By Khushi Daryani
Applique Work: In India and Beyond Article Applique derives its roots from French culture and it means ‘something applied’ or a thing that has been applied. It is ornamental needlework done on pieces of fabric which are... By Khushi Daryani