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This year, Japanese entrepreneur and designer Maki Yamamoto launched The Palestinian Embroidery Obi Project, a cross-cultural initiative that merges Japanese kimono traditions with Palestinian craftsmanship. The project features obi—the wide sashes traditionally tied around kimonos—embellished with tatreez, the symbolic cross-stitch embroidery practiced by Palestinian women for generations. Yamamoto, whose professional background lies in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, has […]

Artists who Captured Durga Puja of Bengal Worshipped through Durga Puja, one of the grandest festivals in India, which commemorates the victory of Good over Evil as goddess Durga defeats Mahishasura demon. There is more to this festive season than just worship; it provides a platform for artistic blooms: sketches, drawings, paints and artwork bringing

Bulldozer Design In Action One of the most emblematic machines in heavy construction, the bulldozer has evolved considerably since its creation. A simple earth-moving machine in its inception, the modern bulldozer comes with technological advancements on board. This evolution has been driven by technological innovation, changing industry demands, and a growing emphasis on environmental considerations.

We know the presence of ancient Indian Sanskrit text, the Kama Sutra and other classics on sex and eroticism in Indian art and thought. There are a lot of instances of that in Indian art and culture. Hindu-Buddhist art and culture display the legacy of Kama Sutra and Tantricism in the Indian civilisation. The Mughals,

After Adrien Brody juiced the Oscars with The Brutalist, he made a $400 million splash with his version of Pop art, essayed through his canvases of, most notably, a Marilyn Monroe that has been in popular Western cultural consciousness since the wild Sixties. The Brutalist—if you have watched it carefully—you are definitely aware that it

When we venture into the art world as an artist, our choice of pencils and coloured sketch pens can make or break us. An artist is only as good as their craft, precision, and creativity. While several artists have used numerous tools over the years – acrylic paint, watercolours, and others, the allure of pencils