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Indian Textile Art & Embroidery for Your Home Decor

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India’s textile art tradition is rooted in centuries’ old culture and artistry. Textile art and embroidery has been a significant part of the country’s local tradition and artistic history for...

By Arushi Mishra

Pichwai as a Timeless Investment–The Art Collectors’ Guide

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Pichwai art is a 400 years old traditional artform from Nathdwara in Rajasthan. The word ‘Pichwai’ has Sanskrit roots and its translation has been a point of contention. However, according...

By Arushi Mishra

Substitute for clay to ‘fortify’ Karnataka’s Bidri art

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Did you know that the famous Bidri products were traditionally made with clay from a 15th century fort? Now scientists at IIT-Madras have come up with a chemical alternative to...

By Village Square

The iconography of Shiva - the significance of Shiva with reference to art traditions

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On seeing the Supreme Deity, the Three-Eyed, Moon-Crowned Lord of the Universe, the Four Quarters stood still and then trembled with Joy: Creation trembled in the Presence of its Creator....

By Surabhi Shubham

Tribal Art and Environmental Awareness - The Case of Baiga and Bhil Art

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The Indian tribal art is quite rich in history and depicts cultural heritage and different traditions found among the people. It comes through in the daily life activities, rituals, and...

By Tuba Ali

Discover Ways to Learn the Richness of Traditional Indian Arts

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Art is a medium through which we can travel to the ancient world; it tells us much about our ancestral world and their societies. It's not just a decorative item...

By Tuba Ali

Sustainable wedding decor using traditional Indian art

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Weddings in India are not only celebrations of union but also significant cultural events deeply rooted in tradition and artistry. However, the scale and extravagance of modern weddings often lead...

By Surabhi Shubham

The Role of Lotus in Indian Mythology and Arts: Symbolism and Iconography

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The lotus flower has great significance in Indian religions, culture, and art. The lotus is a recurring motif of Hindu and Buddhist religions, and it symbolises creation, purity and enlightenment....

By Salini Vineeth

Indian Traditional Art in Weddings

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Weddings in India are a grand affair. From the pomp of the decor and ambience, to the garments and the invitations, there is a lot of planning that goes into...

By Arushi Mishra

Exploring the Different Styles of Kalamkari Art

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Kalamkari art, a timeless artform from the region of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu and is renowned for its intricate beauty. Dating back almost 3000 years, this art was ...

By Arushi Mishra

Scrap Quilting in India

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Introduction Scrap quilting is a centuries old craft that is unique in every way. It has been practised as a way to upcycle the old fabrics, and transform them into...

By Tuba Ali

Portrayal of Christianity in Traditional Indian Artforms

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Traditional Indian art is a repository of Indian history. Many of these artforms include themes that have influenced India’s culture and heritage in the past. These traditional arts have essentially...

By Arushi Mishra