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Exploring the Different Styles of Kalamkari Art

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Kalamkari art, a timeless artform from the region of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu and is renowned for its intricate beauty. Dating back almost 3000 years, this art was ...

By Arushi Mishra

Scrap Quilting in India

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Introduction Scrap quilting is a centuries old craft that is unique in every way. It has been practised as a way to upcycle the old fabrics, and transform them into...

By Tuba Ali

Portrayal of Christianity in Traditional Indian Artforms

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Traditional Indian art is a repository of Indian history. Many of these artforms include themes that have influenced India’s culture and heritage in the past. These traditional arts have essentially...

By Arushi Mishra

Human-Animal Hybrids as a Motif in Indian Folklores

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India is a rich land of stories. We have stories from Hindu epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana, moral stories like Panchatantra and Jataka tales, and clever and humorous stories like...

By Salini Vineeth

Foreign Influences in Indian Art

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Indian traditional arts are a repository of culture and part of the country’s rich history. It is the reason for the vibrant culture that has emerged within India in recent...

By Arushi Mishra

Traditional Indian Art Inspired Gifting Ideas for Christmas

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Christmas is the most awaited time of the year. It brings your family and loved ones together, allowing you to appreciate them and make them feel special. With the holiday...

By Arushi Mishra

The Sacred Essence of Ik Omkar: Celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti

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Faith is an intrinsic part of human existence. Whether it is belief in one God, multiple deities, the universe, or even a guiding philosophy, every individual finds something to hold...

By Kirti Bhardwaj

The Evolution of Toda Embroidery

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In the isolated regions of the Nilgiris Hills in South India lives a small tribal community known as the Toda. This community currently lives in small hamlets in the Nilgiris...

By Tuba Ali

Artists in Jahangir's Atelier: A Flourishing Era of Mughal Art

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"As regards myself, my liking for painting and my practice in judging it have arrived at such a point that when any work is brought to me, either of deceased...

By Surabhi Shubham

Arts and Crafts map of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

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Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were once home to powerful dynasties such as the Satavahanas, Chalukyas and Mughals, each leaving a rich legacy of art, cuisine and cultural fusion. The arts...

By Smriti Sahu

Arts and Crafts Map of Karnataka

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Karnataka, with its incredible architecture in ancient cities like Mysore and Hampi, its regal silk draperies, delectable Kannadiga thalis, coastal cuisines, and bustling energy of the Silicon Valley of India, ...

By Smriti Sahu

Seven Vices from the Ramayana

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विनाश काले विपरीत बुद्धि“The destruction of those with perverse intellect.”  This profound shloka from the Ramayana encapsulates a crucial truth: misguided thoughts and actions can lead to one's downfall. As...

By Kirti Bhardwaj