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Nature, myths and meaning in Indian tribal art

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Table of Contents Gond Saura Bhil Warli Mandana Mata ni Pachedi Kutchi embroidery and applique work References India is a land of diverse cultures and communities, rooted in their specific...

By Zeel Sundhani

How to Authenticate a Pichwai Painting?

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Table of Contents Check the Materials: Cloth, pigments and brushes Observe the technique and layers Inspect iconography and motifs Look for physical and provenance clues Handmade vs Print: How to...

By Zeel Sundhani

Bidriware: The Folk Art of Inlay from the Deccan

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Table of Contents History Influences Techniques Designs and Motifs Bidriware Today Challenges and Future References IntroductionBidriware is a distinctive form of metal inlay work, known for its silver, gold, and...

By Tuba Ali

The Art of Stone Dust

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Table of Contents What is Stone Dust? What is Stone Dust Painting? The Process of Stone Dust Painting: Surface Preparation & Design Layering for Relief Natural Curing & Detailing Coloring...

By Neeyati Rometra

Cultural Revival: Appreciation or Appropriation?

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Table of Contents That “Trad Look” Isn’t Always Innocent Revival or Rebrand? The Appropriation Test Who profits? Who’s represented? Who’s erased? Real Examples, Real Damage Prada and the Kolhapuri Sandal...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

How Kalamkari Motifs Reveal More than It Meets the Eye

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Table of Contents Introduction Motifs as a Language of the Divine Myth Reimagined Nature in Full Bloom When Animals Speak in Symbols Geometry as Sacred Order Where Mythical Creatures Guard...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Decolonising Devotion: Why Folk Art Is More Powerful Than Museum Art

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Table of Contents Introduction The Historical Displacement of Folk Traditions Folk Art Remains Functional and Sacred The Unique Power of Folk Art Conclusion Introduction Art in museums is designed to...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

In Living Colour: The Palette of Gond Painting

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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