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Stitching Beauty in Kashmir Valley: The Art of Sozni Embroidery

We all know that Kashmir has a rich heritage of artistic handicrafts, with a special focus on the creation of exquisitely detailed and artistic hand-embroidered textile. This age-old tradition not only holds cultural significance but also plays a pivotal role in the economic livelihood of the local population. The region is renowned for its vibrant […]

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Artistic Narratives: The Remarkable Journey of Self-Taught Artist Kunwar Aamir Hameed Wani

Kunwar Aamir Hameed Wani, a self-taught artist hailing from the enchanting region of Kashmir, began his artistic journey at a remarkably young age. Initiating his creative exploration with watercolours, he gradually ventured into diverse mediums including acrylics, oils, inks, and tempera. Infusing his distinctive touch, he even crafts his own handmade colors from locally available

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Theatre Festival Revives Kashmir’s Folk Art Scene, Reigniting Cultural Heritage

In an effort to revive the cultural heritage lost during the grip of militancy in Kashmir over the past three decades, a seven-day theatre festival organised by Kashmiri cultural NGO Vomedh is currently underway. The festival aims to breathe new life into the region’s fledgling folk art scene, which has suffered greatly due to the

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Shariqa Gulzar: Kashmiri Teenager Enters India Book of Records for Portrait of the Firepot

Shariqa Gulzar, a talented teenage artist from Pulwama district in south Kashmir, has recently garnered significant recognition in the art community. Her exceptional skills in calligraphy, mandala art, and sketching have earned her a coveted spot in the prestigious India Book of Records. Shariqa’s latest achievement features a vibrant portrait of the traditional Kashmiri fire

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Handicrafts from Kashmir

Deepshikha Kashmir – the paradise on Earth is famous for its picturesque valleys and warm people. Significantly famous are the talented artisans of local crafts that developed over centuries and are practiced in clusters across the region. Few of the most commonly practiced arts and crafts will be discussed in this article. Crewel embroidery Crewel

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Hidden masterpieces unveiled in Tehran; in Brazil, woman swindles mother of over $100 mn in art

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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NYT\’s snapshot of the Indian art sector in the pandemic; Kashmir’s vanishing papier-mache artists

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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Kashmiri artist creates map for Indian Parliament; more new buzz in the world of global NFTs

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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Talking art with Veer Munshi Part 4: Return from exile in order to understand what exile is

Veering away from his Kashmiri history did not last very long for Veer Munshi. He tells Santanu Borah what made him come back in the final part of this four-part series. You can read Part 1 here, Part 2 here and Part 3 here The short and seemingly non-political period in Veer’s life that we

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