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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

Astrological Thangkas: Mapping Karma Through the Tibetan Zodiac

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Table of Contents The Foundation of Tibetan Astrology (Kartsi & Naktsi) Anatomy of an Astrological Thangka Karma on Canvas: What They Reveal Rituals & Uses in Tibetan Life Artistic Symbolism...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Dashavatara: Tracing Vishnu’s Ten Avatars Through Myth and Art

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Yadā yadā hi dharmasya glānir bhavati Bhārata, Abhyutthānam adharmasya tadātmānaṁ sṛjāmy aham. (4.7) Paritrāṇāya sādhūnāṁ vināśāya ca duṣkṛtām, Dharma-saṁsthāpanārthāya sambhavāmi yuge yuge. (4.8) The above verse is from the Bhagvad...

By Zeel Sundhani

Beginner’s Guide to Indian Folk & Tribal Artforms

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Table of Contents What Are the Different Art Styles Across India? Why Are These Artforms So Diverse? Most Popular Artforms and Their Unique Appeal Who Are the Artists? Ambika Devi...

By Vanirathi Nathani

When Words Become Form: Mantras, Verses, and the Art of Sound

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Table of Contents Words of the divine: Mantras and Quranic verses Instruments and Resonance The Sacred Silence Ragamala paintings In Indian philosophy, sound embodies and initiates creation. It is unseen,...

By Zeel Sundhani

How to pick your first Traditional Artwork in 10 Minutes

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Table of Contents Step 1 : Understanding traditional art Step 2 : Know your space Step 3: Pick a theme or story Step 4: Consider colours and mood Step 5:...

By Zeel Sundhani

SYMBOLISM OF FISH IN INDIAN ART

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Table of Contents Fish in Hindu Mythology Fish in Buddhist Mythology Fish in Jain Mythology Fish in folk and tribal mythology and depiction in art Pattachitra Madhubani Gond Kantha embroidery...

By Zeel Sundhani