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India’s highways stretch like arteries across the subcontinent, carrying the lifeblood of commerce through a $250 billion logistics industry. Along these 161,350 kilometers of roads, over 8.5 million trucks thunder past in an endless procession of goods and dreams. Yet these vehicles are far more than mere cargo carriers—they are mobile canvases that tell the […]
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In the vast landscape of Indian Textile arts, few crafts tell a story as captivating as Parsi Gara embroidery. More than just decorative needlework, Gara represents a unique cultural fusion born from centuries of migration, trade and adaptation. A testament to how art transcends borders and brings communities together. The story of Parsi Gara embroidery
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Phulkari, which translates to “flower work” in Hindi and Punjabi, is a centuries-old embroidery tradition rooted in the Punjab region of present-day India and Pakistan. Historically practiced by women within the domestic sphere, phulkari was not simply an art form but a vital expression of lived experience, memory, and personal identity. The earliest material records
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American folk art holds a special place in the cultural and artistic heritage of the United States. It comes from self-taught makers, rural craftsmen, and community artisans. Folk art captures the spirit of a young nation shaped by diversity, faith, labor, and storytelling. Its roots trace back to the colonial and post-Revolutionary War periods. During
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