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HAMPI: THE ENIGMATIC MARVEL OF INDIA

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

SIGNATURE PATTERNS IN GOND

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Gond art, while rooted in established artistic conventions, allows each artist to infuse their work with unique individuality. A hallmark of this tribal art form is the use of "signature...

By Neeyati Rometra

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 MOCHA MOUSSE

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The Pantone Color Institute has unveiled its highly anticipated Color of the Year 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. This isn't just a color; it's a reflection of a global mood sophisticatedly...

By Neeyati Rometra

The Evolution of Gond Painting From Walls to Paper

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Introduction: A Living Tradition Gond painting is not merely a visual craft—it is a world built with memory, mythology, and rhythm. Practised by the Gond tribe, one of central India's...

By Vanirathi Nathani

The Art of Sacred Geometry: Mandalas, Yantras, and Cosmic Order

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Sacred geometry is the use of certain geometric shapes and ratios that are believed to be sacred or divine, connected to the cosmic order. These forms are believed to be...

By Zeel Sundhani

Kalbeliya beadwork hanging by a thread

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Tiny, shiny colourful beads strung together into exquisite jewellery. You are mistaken if you thought only women wear ornaments made of these beads. Beads strung into bracelets often adorn the...

By Village Square

Kangra School of Pahari Miniature Paintings

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Pahari miniature paintings, originating in the hill states of HImachal Pradesh and Jammu, form a distinctive school of art. It encompasses various kingdoms such as Basohli, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi,...

By MeMeraki Collaboration

Basohli School of Pahari Miniature paintings

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The Pahari school of Miniature paintings originated in the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu. It encompassed the various hill kingdoms of Basohli, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Mankot and...

By Misha Jaswal