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Sacred Stories, Sacred Forms: Expressions of Faith in Indian Art - A Craft Trail at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay, Mumbai

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Table of Contents Introduction Sculpture Gallery Mother Earth: Gond painting by Venkat Raman Singh Shyam Vanadevata: Metal alloy Dokra Art by Suresh Baghmare Jain Art Gallery Gyanabaji Board: The game...

By Zeel Sundhani

How to authenticate a Mata ni Pachedi painting?

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Table of Contents Know the origin and history of the art form Examine the Subject Matter and Iconography Observe the Colour Palette Check for Hand-Painted and Block-Printed Details Identify the...

By Zeel Sundhani

The Complete List of GI Tagged Paintings in India (2026 Update)

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Introduction India's painting traditions have survived centuries, passed down not through institutions, but through families, villages, and the stubborn muscle memory of hands that never stopped working. Yet survival, as...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Folk and Art Map of Uttarakhand

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Table of Contents Introduction Kumaon Region: Sacred Geometry and Ritual Art Aipan Art Ramkeli Folk Paintings Garhwal Region: Miniature Mastery and Sacred Walls The Garhwal School of Painting Peeth: The...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

AIRAVAS (Airavat + Uchchaihshravas)

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Location Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Domestic Departures Time Period Taken The project was completed in 6 months. It involved multiple stages including conceptualization, prototyping, technical detailing, artisan coordination, fabrication, painting,...

By Kirti Bhardwaj

Decoding Indian Traditional Art in Met Gala 2026 Fashion

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Met Gala 2026 India's showing at the 2026 Met Gala was, at its best, a masterclass in dressing with intent. Also referred to as ‘fashion’s biggest nightout’, the theme "Fashion...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Tales of Shiva for Kids: 3 Magical Stories of Wisdom, Courage, and Kindness

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Table of Contents Introduction How Shiva Held the Mighty River Ganga The Birth of Ganesha Shiva Drinks the Poison to Save the World What These Stories of Lord Shiva Teach...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Jain Miniature Paintings: Sacred Manuscripts and the Legacy of Jain Art

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Table of Contents Introduction The Origins of Jain Miniature Paintings Jain Kalpasutra Paintings and Sacred Narratives Queen Trishla’s Dream Rishabhanatha Mahavira Shantinatha Naminatha Chandraprabhu Vasupujya Suparshvanatha Jain Monk Paintings and...

By Zeel Sundhani

How to read an indian painting: A beginners guide that goes beyond the obvious

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Table of Contents Introduction The First Glance: Trust Your Instinct Symbols: The Hidden Language Composition: How the Story is Built Colour: More Than Beauty Context: Time, Place and Culture Patronage:...

By Zeel Sundhani

From Mud Walls to Modern Lofts: The Evolution of Lippan Kaam and Terracotta

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Table of Contents Introduction Two Crafts, One Lineage Lippan Kaam: The Modular Turn Terracotta: The Collector's Gaze The Psychology of Earth Materials Living With These Crafts The Artisan Behind the...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Why Indian Art Looks Different from Western Art

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Table of Contents Introduction Perspective: Outer Reality vs Inner Vision Divinity: Humanized Gods vs Cosmic Presence Narrative Style: Single Scene vs Continuous Storytelling Introduction The difference between Indian and Western...

By Vanirathi Nathani

The Making of Mata ni Pachedi: A Living Tradition in Cloth and Color

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Table of Contents Preparation of the cloth Making and application of the colors Finishing Why This Process Matters Mata ni Pachedi, literally meaning “behind the Mother Goddess”, is more than...

By Zeel Sundhani