Rogan: An Art or Craft? Article The traditional Rogan paintings of Nirona have not yet been explored to its full potential. With every passing moment, the art is losing its value and is on the verge... By Misha Jaiswal
The Comb-Cut Paintings of Jharkhand: Sohrai and Khovar Article The Khovar and Sohrai paintings are an indigenous art form of Hazaribagh whose origins can be traced back to the cave painting tradition during a transient phase between the Mesolithic... By Misha Jaiswal
Sanjhi – The Paper Cutting Tradition of Braj Article Sanjhi paper cutting is the traditional craft practiced in the region of Mathura-Vrindavan. The art of sanjhi gained momentum during the bhakti movement in the 15th – 16th century when it came... By Misha Jaiswal
Weaves of India Article Bengal to Hyderabad, weavers of India are spread all over the country. From having their thumbs cut off during the colonial period to becoming famous for their skills, they have seen... By Yosha Gupta
The Embroidery Map of India Article What better day than World Embroidery Day (celebrated annually on July 30th) to share our work (in progress) on the embroidery map of India! Note that this does not include... By Yosha Gupta
A Conversation With Vidya Vox Interview "There is a deep sense of home that resonates with me when I’m listening to any folk music, and nothing can replace that." Continuing our conversations with some of our... By Yosha Gupta
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
Tanjore paintings, a beautiful amalgamation of art and craft Article The Tanjore paintings are popularly known as Paladai Padam, which means painting on a wooden plank. The painting tradition developed when the Chola empire was at its zenith. It originated... By Misha Jaswal
The Mud Work of Kutch: Lippan Kaam Article Chhittar Kaam is the mural tradition from the Kutch region in Gujarat. The craft form was traditionally done using the wild ass or camel dung, which means lippan in Gujarati,... By Misha Jaswal
Kashmiri Paper Mache, continuity and change of traditions over generations Article The traditional occupational groups in Kashmir have been practicing various traditions for generations. Most of their work is done manually, while residing in rural areas. These traditional crafts are a... By Misha Jaswal
Blue Pottery of Jaipur Article Pottery has been one of the earliest inventions of humans. It has been around us for centuries and humans have always strived to make them aesthetic, and at times a... By Misha Jaswal
Kalighat Paintings Article The Kalighat paintings developed in the 19th century in the Bengal presidency. The travelling scroll painters or the patuas had been practising folk art of Pattachitra. The new manners and customs of the... By Misha Jaswal
