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The Motifs of Kashidakari

Research

The chronicle of Kashidakari and its distinctive motifs find their mythic origins in the enchanting valley of Kashmir. The narrative, which slips through the stitches of historical time and escapes...

By Mehuli Mazumder

Journey to Dahanu

Travelogue

As narrated to us by our field lead Vishakha Agrahari.   Travelling alone is something I have always enjoyed. Having travelled extensively before, I can vouch for the fact that...

By Mehuli Mazumder

The City of Barmer: All You Need To Know

Travelogue

Located in western Rajasthan, Barmer is the municipal city forming part of the Barmer district– the third largest district by area in the state of Rajasthan. The city is famous...

By Agrima Mohan

Understanding the Symbolism of Radhe Shyam in Pichwai Art

Analysis

Illustrated by Nafisa Ruheen.    “In a poem suffused with emotional mood, even used ideas All seems new, like trees in springtime.”   Taken from a translation of Dhvanyāloka by...

By Haidamteu Zeme N

Speaking Lines: Re-Constructing Memory and Community Across Ages Through the Art of Lippan Kaam

Analysis

The documentation of historical narratives over decades has taken diverse forms—some conventional, others peculiar to say the least. While chirographic-centred work has taken the main lead in mainstream annals of...

By Haidamteu Zeme N

Independent India: Warli Adivasi Revolt of 1945

Article

Commemorating the Warli Revolt led by Godavari Parulekar in 1945. Let us celebrate the liberation of the tribal community from the shackles of bonded labour and miseries brought about by...

By Mehuli Mazumder

The Rann of Kutch: All You Need To Know

Blog

Kutch is a Greek word that signifies wet and dry. It means something that becomes wet and dry. The word represents the vast shallow wetlands which get submerged during the...

By Jaspreet Kaur

Jivya Soma Mashe: The Artist who Popularised Maharashtra’s Warli Art

Article

Father of Warli Art, Jivya Soma Mashe’s legacy has inspired Warli artists to reinvent the boundaries of tribal art, enabling them to make their mark on the world map. Bestowed...

By Mehuli Mazumder

A Trip to the Dunes

Travelogue

A travelogue about visiting the isolated village of Mitharau near Barmer, Rajasthan. Read more to know about our journey from railway stations to cramped bus rides. We meet the people...

By Shweta Chandra

Warli Mythopoeia: The Role of Animism in India

Research

An exploration of the myths governing the daily lives of the Warli tribe. Known for their folk art style, the Warli imagination consists of spirits which influence their lifestyle and...

By Mehuli Mazumder

The Royals of Bikaner

Article

Also known as the “City of Thousand Havelis", Bikaner is a city of old world charm and beautiful culture. In today's article, we will learn more about the royals of...

By Agrima Mohan

Kalamkari- Timeless artform of ancient India

Article

Kalamkari is a very important form of hand-painted and printed textile from Andhra Pradesh. The word Kalamkari originated from the word Kalam which means pen and Kari which also means work. Kalamkari paintings...

By Jaspreet Kaur