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Sujani: The Quiet Archive of Bihar’s Women

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Table of Contents Introduction THE CRAFT AND ITS MEMORY-RICH MATERIALS NARRATIVES HIDDEN IN THE MOTIFS THE ROLE OF ORAL HISTORIES EMBROIDERY AS TESTIMONY THE CONTEMPORARY MOMENT Introduction Sujani embroidery from...

By Vanirathi Nathani

Faith Folded in Fabric: Mata Ni Pachedi as a theology of displacement and devotion

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Table of Contents Introduction Origins of Faith: The Vaghari (Devipujak) Community and the Birth of a Painted Temple The Cloth as Cosmos Sacredness Without Architecture The Maternal Divine in Motion...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

The Currency of Craft: How Handicrafts Survive Capitalism

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Table of Contents The Price of the Handmade Warli: Circles of Survival Pattachitra: From Palm Leaves to Pixels Madhubani: Walls That Found Wings Kalamkari: The Script of Dye and Devotion...

By Vanirathi Nathani

Under Cosmic Skies: Celestial Symbols in Indian Art

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Table of Contents The Sun The Moon Stars and planets Celestial bodies and their connection to human life Indian art is heavily inspired by nature, with the artists using their...

By Zeel Sundhani

Forms of Devi: From Durga to Kali in Folk and Tribal Art

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Table of Contents Durga Navadurga Kali Parvati Lakshmi Saraswati Folk and Regional Goddesses in Mata ni Pachedi Bahuchara Mata Hadaksha Ma (Hadkai Mata) Vahanavati Mata Meldi Mata Sagat Mata Visat...

By Zeel Sundhani

The All-Seeing Gaze: Eye Motifs in Indian Art and Ritual

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Table of Contents Pattachitra Pichhwai Madhubani Kalamkari Kalighat Tanjore Paintings Phad Paintings Gond Painting Miniature Paintings Kerala Murals The third eye Evil eye Buddha paintings In Indian art and ritual,...

By Zeel Sundhani

How to Start a Personal Collection of Indian Folk Paintings

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Table of Contents Discovering the Rich World of Folk and Tribal Art Warli (Maharashtra) Gond (Madhya Pradesh) Pattachitra (Odisha & West Bengal) Phad (Rajasthan) Other Folk Forms: Setting Your Focus...

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The Life Stories of Mahavira

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Table of Contents Who is Vardhamana Mahavira? Exploring the Life and Legends of Vardhamana Mahavira through Indian Art 1. Conception and the Divine Transfer 2. Birth and the Fourteen Dreams...

By Neeyati Rometra

The Indigenous Craft of Athangudi Tiles

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Table of Contents Introduction Origin and Development The Process of Making Athangudi Tiles Tools and Materials The Creation Steps Patterns and Designs Additional Characteristics of Athangudi Tiles Conclusion References Athangudi...

By Neeyati Rometra

The Sacred Language of Festive Décor in Indian Traditions

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Table of Contents The Emotions Behind Indian Festive Décor Meaning Behind Indian Festive Décor Rangoli: Colours of Auspiciousness Torana: The Gateway of Good Fortune The Chowk: Sacred Symbols on the...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

How to Identify Authentic Indian Handicrafts

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Table of Contents Why Does Authenticity Matter When Buying Indian Handicrafts? Cultural Value Economic Value Emotional Value Sustainability Value How Can I Spot the Difference Between Handcrafted and Machine-Made Items?...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Symbols of Fertility Across Indian Art forms

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Table of Contents The Sacred Essence of Fertility Depiction of Fertility in Indian Paintings Mata ni Pachedi: The Tree of Life Madhubani: Two Fishes Madhubani: Floral Kohbar Gond: Bird and...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan