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Paisley is a Mango Too: Tracing the Amb Motif Across Textiles and Territories

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The Mango as Memory and Motif Before it ripened into sweetness, the mango travelled. Some believe the mango is native to the subcontinent, rooted in northeast India and Myanmar, later...

By Vanirathi Nathani

Depiction of Buddha and Bodhisattvas

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Indian art is religious in nature, and is a form of symbolic worship. Visual depictions of Gods and Goddesses gained momentum in India inspired by Buddhism. Early images of Buddha...

By Zeel Sundhani

Kalighat Paintings: The Satirical Pop Art of 19th-century Kolkata

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What if Indian society had its own pop culture chroniclers in the 1800s? It did and Kalighat paintings were one of such kinds that weren’t created for galleries. They were...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

The Evolution of Motifs: From Ancient Symbols to Modern Interpretation in Indian Art

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Indian art has a long and intricate history, deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual fabric of the subcontinent. Motifs, which serve as visual representations of themes, beliefs, and philosophies,...

By Shwetha Acha Ramakrishna

Famous Kalamkari Paintings and Artists

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Kalamkari is one of India's most intricate and celebrated textile arts, characterized by its elaborate freehand drawing or block-printing using natural dyes. This traditional craft, practiced for over three millennia,...

By Shwetha Achar Ramakrishna

Threaded Tales of Weaving Kalamkari into Contemporary Setting

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Ever walked into an old Indian home and felt instantly at peace? It’s the little things, the gentle fragrance of sandalwood, the ochre-tinted walls, brass fixtures catching the morning light,...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Themes and Symbolism in Kalamkari Art: A Cultural and Historical Perspective

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Kalamkari, a traditional Indian textile art, is renowned for its intricate designs, elaborate storytelling, and deep symbolism. This ancient art form primarily flourishes in two regions of India: Srikalahasti and...

By Shwetha Acha Ramakrishna

KALAMKARI MASTERBLOG

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Ancient Beginnings The roots of Kalamkari can be traced to ancient temple traditions, where artisans were commissioned to paint large narrative cloths that adorned temple interiors. These paintings served as...

By Memeraki collaboration

Mata ni Pachedi: Gujarat’s Sacred Textile Tradition

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Origins and Historical Context The genesis of Mata ni Pachedi is deeply intertwined with the socio-religious fabric of Gujarat. Historically, the Vaghri community, also known as Devipujaks, faced social ostracization...

By Shwetha ramakrishna Achar

Sacred Trees, Cosmic Rivers and Mountains: The Mythical Landscapes in Gond

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When the Earth is a Canvas and the Sky a Story In the heartland of India, where tribal traditions still murmur through the rustling of leaves and the flow of...

By Vanirathi Nathani

Kalighat: The Colors and Process

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Table of Content: 1. Introduction  2. Natural Pigments  3. Processing of Paints  4. Water Colors  5. The process of making the painting using the colors 6. Different colors used in different...

By Zeel sundhani

MADHUBANI PAINTINGS: A ENDURING LEGACY OF MITHILA

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India holds a vibrant kaleidoscope of folk art, spanning its diverse landscape and rich history. Each region boasts unique artistic traditions, developed over centuries to express cultural identity. As we...

By Neeyati Rometra