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Manuscript Paintings of Assam- A narrative affair with the Sacred

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Evolving from the 16th Century, the Manuscript Paintings of Assam have a long history. These Manuscripts are polychrome paintings which are done on materials like ‘Sanchipat’, which is the bark of...

By Saras Jaiswal

The Living Temple Heritage of Bhilwara

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The Phad painting tradition is widely prevalent in the western state of Rajasthan. It is a folk heritage which is part of both the tangible and intangible aspects of our...

By Misha Jaswal

Bandhani – Untying the Whispers

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Bandhani is the traditional embroidery tradition of the Khatri community of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The term Bandhani is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Bandhan’ which means ‘to tie’. It has...

By Misha Jaswal

Molela Terracotta: A Rajasthani Craft

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Terracotta has been an intricate part of the Indian sub-continent since time immemorial. The use of terracotta to make sculptures and pottery dates back to the pre-Harappan and Harappan era....

By Misha Jaswal

Kashidakari – A tale of two states

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Kashmiri Kashidakari Kashidakari is the most famous embroidery of the Kashmir valley. The term ‘kashidakari’ literally means ‘needle work’. The origin of this craft is not clear but according to...

By Misha Jaswal

Rogan: An Art or Craft?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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