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Smriti Malhotra Indian crafts as we know are a repository of century-old traditions that continue to pass down through generations. These crafts aren’t simply serving a utilitarian purpose but have beautiful stories and narratives to tell of our great culture. Encompassing a wide range of techniques such as weaving, pottery, embroidery, metalwork, wood-carving, woodwork, and […]
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Pratiksha Shome India has a long history of producing high-quality textiles. Indian textiles have a history that dates back to the Indus valley civilization in the fifth millennium BC. The people of that civilization wove their clothing out of hand-spun cotton, and they dyed it indigo. In trade and business in India, textiles have long
From Kalamkari to Kanjivaram: 11 Indian Textiles you must know about Read More »
Iftikar Ahmed In a groundbreaking development, the Ruzivo School of Design and Innovation is introducing an AI-Integrated Interior Design course, marking the first of its kind in India. Located in the technologically advanced city of Kozhikode, this course aims to propel the field of interior design into the future. Led by visionary architects, interior designers,
Smriti Malhotra Channapatna toy making is making headlines lately due to the newly unveiled Dancing girl at the International Museum Expo 2023 that was held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Let’s dive into the curious case of Channapatna toy-making. These delightful lacquer covered wooden toys are made with soft ivory or hale mara by the
Crafting Channapatna Toys: Tale of Great Indian Artistry Read More »
Iftikar Ahmed China’s rich cultural tapestry is woven with a multitude of ethnic groups, each contributing unique traditions and architectural marvels. Among them, the Dong people stand out for their remarkable architectural heritage. Nestled in the stunning landscapes of southwestern China, the Dong people have crafted an exceptional architectural style that reflects their rich history,
Niveditha Ajay The 20 naira note holds the only named woman to appear on Nigerian currency currently- Ladi Kwali. Her position and fame both nationally as well as internationally are a result of decades dedicated to the carefully preserved, skilled artwork that is pottery. Ladi Kwali’s illustrious work throughout the latter half of the twentieth
Experimenting with the Traditional and the Modern: Ladi Kwali’s Contribution to Pottery Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Architects who once used to engage in the laborious task of sketching their designs whatever piece of paper they could get their hands on are now moving towards Artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence tools can now produce thousands of design possibilities with just a few prompts. One such unique mind is that
Smriti Malhotra Textiles have played a significant role in the trading practices between countries since the beginning of time. Our Indian textiles such as double ikat patola have been traded to far away islands of Indonesia, Indian chintz & Kashmiri shawls to Europe, but in this article we shall be talking about a beautiful
The Chinese Connection of Parsi-Gara Embroidery Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Since the beginning of time, our ancestors have left sacred images of the female form. From the caves of Lascaux in France to the terracotta images found in the Indus Valley civilisations the art and artefacts which represent humans’ earliest myth making tendencies, indicate a deep reverence for life and, in particular, for
Why Gujarat’s Mata Ni Pachedi so sacred? Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir AstaGuru is India’s Premium Auction House for Art, Antiques and Luxury items. Established in 2008, AstaGuru deals in modern and contemporary Indian art, jewellery, fine silver, watches, celebrity memorabilia, textiles, numismatics, rare books, philately, as well as vintage cars. ‘Jewellery, Silver & Timepieces’ is another one of AstaGuru’s upcoming auctions that is scheduled
Celebration of Jewellery: AstaGuru’s upcoming Auction Read More »