Lipayi 101: A Guide for Beginners Article India has a rich culture and an unbroken tradition of architecture that stretches over 4,000 years. More than 65 million of about 118 million houses in the country are made... By Jaspreet Kaur
Through Changing Tides: A Brief History of the Art of Madhubani Analysis “The flow of the river is ceaseless; and its water is never the same. The foam that floats in the pools Now gathering, now vanishing Never lasts long.” Kamo no... By Haidamteu Zeme N
A Peek into the Life of Ganga Devi Article Born in Chatra village, Bihar in the year 1928, Ganga Devi grew up in a fairly wealthy family. Like other girls belonging to her caste, she took up a paintbrush... By Mehuli Mazumder
Nathdwara's Shiva Statue – A Religious Milestone or Another Indulgence? Blog by Kalpana Pandey When you drive to Nathdwara, a small town near Udaipur in Rajasthan, you will now be greeted by a looming bronze statue of Shiva. Famous for its... By Kalpana Pandey
The Motifs of Kashidakari Research The chronicle of Kashidakari and its distinctive motifs find their mythic origins in the enchanting valley of Kashmir. The narrative, which slips through the stitches of historical time and escapes... By Mehuli Mazumder
Journey to Dahanu Travelogue As narrated to us by our field lead Vishakha Agrahari. Travelling alone is something I have always enjoyed. Having travelled extensively before, I can vouch for the fact that... By Mehuli Mazumder
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
Understanding the Symbolism of Radhe Shyam in Pichwai Art Analysis Illustrated by Nafisa Ruheen. “In a poem suffused with emotional mood, even used ideas All seems new, like trees in springtime.” Taken from a translation of Dhvanyāloka by... By Haidamteu Zeme N
Speaking Lines: Re-Constructing Memory and Community Across Ages Through the Art of Lippan Kaam Analysis The documentation of historical narratives over decades has taken diverse forms—some conventional, others peculiar to say the least. While chirographic-centred work has taken the main lead in mainstream annals of... By Haidamteu Zeme N
Independent India: Warli Adivasi Revolt of 1945 Article Commemorating the Warli Revolt led by Godavari Parulekar in 1945. Let us celebrate the liberation of the tribal community from the shackles of bonded labour and miseries brought about by... By Mehuli Mazumder
The Rann of Kutch: All You Need To Know Blog Kutch is a Greek word that signifies wet and dry. It means something that becomes wet and dry. The word represents the vast shallow wetlands which get submerged during the... By Jaspreet Kaur
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
