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A portion of an art exhibition hosted at Trebah Gardens in Cornwall has been removed after facing backlash from visitors who deemed the artworks too gloomy, confirmed both the artist […]
Revered Art of Pichwai Originating in Nathdwara, near Udaipur, Rajasthan, pichwai is a devotional custom where cloth is painted with revered images and hung behind the deity. This practice emerged
Crafting Divinity: Pichwai Tradition and its Artistic and Devotional Resonance Read More »
INTRODUCTION The world of comics is a captivating realm where artistic expression and storytelling converge to create vibrant narratives that captivate readers across the globe. Within this realm, two distinct
Exploring the Distinctive Threads: The Nuances of American and English Comics (Part-2) Read More »
India’s handloom sector stands as a cherished symbol of the country’s rich cultural heritage and plays a crucial role in providing livelihoods to people in rural and semi-rural regions. With
National Handloom Day Special: Ecommerce Markets Help India’s Handloom Sector Resurge Read More »
INTRODUCTION The world of comics is captivating where artistic expression and storytelling converge to create vibrant narratives that captivate readers across the globe. Within this realm, two distinct traditions, American
Exploring the Distinctive Threads: The Nuances of American and English Comics (Part-1) Read More »
Kodali Karuppur Village, nestled by River Kollidam, once thrived with a centuries-old textile industry, renowned for crafting Kodali Karuppur sarees. Today, the textile infrastructure is gone, but the village remains
Forgotten Textile of Tamil Nadu: A Vanishing Craft of Karuppur Cloth Read More »
There is a video doing the rounds on Instagram wherein a lady dressed in a beautiful saree made out of Khun, Khann or Khanna cloth does a walkthrough of the
The hands that embroider the Indian textiles are artists of the greatest degree. One such embroidery tradition from Karnataka is Kasuti embroidery. It is a popular art form in northern
Stitched with Care: Handmade Tale of Kasuti Embroidery from Karnataka Read More »
Ilkal Sarees are found almost everywhere, from the small towns in Maharashtra to North Karnataka. A special Ilkal saree with Kasuti embroidery was seen on our Finance Minister, Ms Nirmala
Incredible World of Ilkal Sarees: The Lesser-Known Weave of Karnataka Read More »
Himroo, a word derived from Persia, holds a regal past. Once, it was intricately woven with threads of pure gold and silver, crafted exclusively for the noble families. The tale
A Weave as Old as Time: Story of Himroo Fabrics Read More »