In Living Colour: The Palette of Gond Painting Blog Table of Contents Introduction: The Forest as Canvas Earth-Made: Traditional Sources of Colour Colour as Cosmology: Symbolism in the Gond Palette Patterned Vision: How Colour Moves New Mediums, Ancient Messages:... By Vanirathi Nathani
Snakes and Ladders: The Enduring Reverence for Snakes in Indian Culture Blog Table of Contents The Profound Origins of Snakes and Ladders Evolution of Snakes and Ladder The Enduring Reverence for Snakes in Indian Art and Culture Snakes in Hinduism and Indian... By Neeyati Rometra
Brushstrokes of Celebration: Festive Rituals in Traditional Indian Art Blog Table of Contents Pattachitra Pichwai Kalamkari Phad Madhubani Chittara Mata ni pachedi Sujani Cheriyal scroll Gond Influence of festivals on patterns and motifs Arts and crafts as part of festive... By Zeel Sundhani
Reflections of the Self: What Your Favorite Indian Art Style Reveals About You Blog Table of Contents Introduction Which Indian Art Style Reflects Your Inner World? Score Key The Framework of Interpretation: Art as Mirror for Self-Reflection Mapping Art Styles to Personality Archetypes Madhubani:... By Anushka Roy Bardhan
Interconnectedness of Indian Art Forms and Embroideries Blog Table of Contents Sozni and Kashmiri Papier Mâché What is Sozni Embroidery? What is Kashmiri Papier Mâché? Relationship between Sozni and Kashmiri Papier Mâché Madhubani and Sujani Embroidery What is... By Salini Vineeth
HOW TO AUTHENTICATE A GOND PAINTING? Blog Table of Contents Understand the origins of Gond art Look at the materials and medium Recognize the signature styles and patterns Artist Information and trusted platforms Handmade vs Print: How... By Zeel Sundhani
REPRESENTATION OF THE SUN IN FOLK AND TRIBAL ART Blog Table of Contents What is the Sun? The Sun: A Universal Source of Veneration The Sun in Indian Culture: An Enduring Motif Representation of Sun in Madhubani Art The Sun... By Neeyati Rometra
HAMPI: THE ENIGMATIC MARVEL OF INDIA Blog PREFACE Hampi, today a renowned historical site, was once the majestic capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, a powerful kingdom aptly named the "city of Victory." It was brought to light... By Neeyati Rometra
A Brief History of Kishangarh School of Miniature Paintings Research The Kishangarh school of Miniature paintings emerged from the amalgamation of the rich cultural heritage of western India and the intricate Mughal miniature painting traditions. The term ‘Rajasthani miniatures’ coined... By Memeraki Collaborator
Songs of the Gond Tribe: Voices of Nature, Life, and Spirit Blog Introduction: The Living Song of the Gond The Gond tribe, living deep in the forests and hills of central India, is celebrated for its rich tradition of storytelling through music.... By Vanirathi Nathani
Keeping Kurumba art alive Blog Until a few years ago there were no proper roads to get to Baviyur, a remote village of Tamil Nadu where the story of a tribal community has been passed... By Village Square
Is the art of Tibetans in India vanishing? Blog Chungmo Bhutiya runs a small shop making traditional Tibetan boots and drums in the Kalimpong hills, a scenic destination that tourists love. The 35-year-old is one of the youngest and... By Village Square
