The Embroidery Map of India Article What better day than World Embroidery Day (celebrated annually on July 30th) to share our work (in progress) on the embroidery map of India! Note that this does not include... By Yosha Gupta
A Conversation With Vidya Vox Interview "There is a deep sense of home that resonates with me when I’m listening to any folk music, and nothing can replace that." Continuing our conversations with some of our... By Yosha Gupta
Paitkar Paintings, storytelling through scrolls Article Paitkar is the traditional scroll painting of a small village Amadubi, Jharkhand. The word Paitkar is derived from the local word Patekar, or the Pata artists of the region. It... By Misha Jaswal
Tanjore paintings, a beautiful amalgamation of art and craft Article The Tanjore paintings are popularly known as Paladai Padam, which means painting on a wooden plank. The painting tradition developed when the Chola empire was at its zenith. It originated... By Misha Jaswal
The Mud Work of Kutch: Lippan Kaam Article Chhittar Kaam is the mural tradition from the Kutch region in Gujarat. The craft form was traditionally done using the wild ass or camel dung, which means lippan in Gujarati,... By Misha Jaswal
Kashmiri Paper Mache, continuity and change of traditions over generations Article The traditional occupational groups in Kashmir have been practicing various traditions for generations. Most of their work is done manually, while residing in rural areas. These traditional crafts are a... By Misha Jaswal
Blue Pottery of Jaipur Article Pottery has been one of the earliest inventions of humans. It has been around us for centuries and humans have always strived to make them aesthetic, and at times a... By Misha Jaswal
Kalighat Paintings Article The Kalighat paintings developed in the 19th century in the Bengal presidency. The travelling scroll painters or the patuas had been practising folk art of Pattachitra. The new manners and customs of the... By Misha Jaswal
The tradition of Warli painting Article Everyone is familiar with the paintings of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh. The bold lines used to make the paintings are successful in depicting movement as well. There is a stylistic similarity... By Misha Jaswal
The Ritual Art Of Pithora Wall Paintings Article The Pithora paintings are done by the Rathwa, Bhil, Nayak and Tadi tribes of Gujarat, parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The origin of these paintings goes back a few... By Misha Jaswal
Kantha – the embroidered threads of Bengal Article Kantha embroidery draws our attention to the resourcefulness of our women in the past, their sustainable way of living, and the socio-cultural life. The rural women reused the pieces of... By Misha Jaswal
Phulkari – the embroidery tradition from Punjab Article Phulkari – the embroidery tradition from Punjab The entire textile tradition of Punjab revolves around Phulkari, but Phulkari is not just a textile, it is an umbrella term used for... By Misha Jaswal
