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DIY: Upcycled Gift Bag Tutorial

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In our fast-paced world, we often want to make a change by adopting sustainable practices but we don't always know how to do it. One of the major sources of...

By Mansi Tibrewal

The Legend of Devnarayan: A Journey from Earth to Heaven

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The human settlement in Rajasthan has a rich history that dates back over 5,000 years. The region has been a hub for various art forms that have flourished here and...

By Aanya Yagnaraman

Kundana Bai: The Patron Saint of the Kavad

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Extrapolated from “Kapaat” or “Kivaad” meaning one-sided door, or wooden door panels opening up to reveal different sides, the word “Kaavad” has come to signify doors which open into stories...

By Haidamteu Zeme N

5 Indian Festivals that Celebrate Nature

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India is a country rich in cultural diversity and traditions. The connection with nature has been an integral part of the Indian way of life, and it is evident in...

By Smriti Sahu

A Journey Through Time: The Evolution of Usta Craft

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The city of Bikaner is known for its diverse culture, royal palaces, and majestic architectural structures. The city is a testimonial to the royal establishment that patronized various art forms...

By Misha Jaswal

Get Your DIY On: 5 Indian Crafts to Cure Boredom

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Are you feeling bored and looking for something creative to do at home? Why not try your hand at some Indian crafts? It's not just fun but also a great way...

By Smriti Sahu

Two Kings, Two Eras, One Palace: The Quirky Lives of Sawai Madho Singh

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The expansive paved courtyard of the City Palace in Jaipur was warming slowly under the January sun. Open-air pavilions, royal gardens, temples, and complexes stretched on into the inner dimensions...

By Mehuli Mazumder

Crafting a Better Future: How Women's Handicrafts Promote Economic Growth and Gender Equality

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The handicraft industry is India’s second-largest income-generating sector after agriculture. Despite the exponential multidecadal growth of handicraft exports in this creative economy, the industry primarily remains decentralized and informal. Thus,...

By Chahna Ahuja

Empowering Women through Art: A Collection of Paintings Inspired by Womanhood

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Women have been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history. Their strength, resilience, beauty, and grace have been captured in various forms of art, from paintings to sculptures and...

By Jaspreet Kaur

5 Representations of Maa Kali That Will Leave You Speechless

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Maa Kali is worshipped in Hinduism for her fierce and ferocious nature. She is known as the eternal night. The Rig Veda has a 'hymn to the night' that states there are...

By Jaspreet Kaur

The Soirées of Kishangarh

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Founded in the year 1611, the Rajput principality of Kishangarh lies on the banks of Lake Gundalao, about 80 kilometers from the Pink City. From its very inception, and further...

By Mehuli Mazumder

6 Indian Art Forms that Survived British Colonisation

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With the 74th Indian Republic Day having passed, it seems natural to reflect on how much India has evolved since British rule, and where we are today. Despite facing numerous...

By Aanya Yagnaraman