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Block Printing: The Rarity of Fabrics Made by Hand

Article

Block printing, also known as Woodblock printing, is an ancient art that emerged and was popular in East Asian countries with India being one of the largest producers in the...

By Khushi Daryani

Mandana Paintings - binding together generations of women in Rajasthan

Article

Mandana Paintings - binding together generations of women in Rajasthan ~ Written By Khushi Daryani   Mandana Paintings, one of the oldest forms of tribal art of India is predominantly...

By Khushi Daryani

Bhil Art by Subhash Amaliyar

Tutorial

"There is something almost sacred in the dots that fill up the less than perfect shapes, telling us a story about life as it happens." Subhash ji has learnt the...

By Yosha Gupta

Patua Art by Manoranjan Chitrakar

Tutorial

Meet Manoranjan Chitrakar, a pattachitra artist (also called patua in West Bengal). "In West Bengal, the word chitrakar refers to patachitra painters. We have taken Chitrakar as our last name...

By Yosha Gupta

Learn Assamese Manuscript painting, Satriya style By Mridu Mochum Bora

Interview

Mridu Mochum Bora paints this beautiful Assamese Manuscript Painting on Sachi Patra (processed tree bark). Watch the beautiful story of 'Shri Krishna Kali Daman' come to life here. Some characteristics...

By Yosha Gupta

Miniature Artform By Rajendra Sharma

Interview

Our miniature artist Rajendra Sharma from Jaipur gives you a small demonstration of Miniature paintings today. Ping us to learn more art-forms like these.

By Yosha Gupta

Madhubani Artform By Pratima Bharati

Interview

Starting a series of short videos from our artists where you can learn art along with them. Kick-starting this is Pratima Bharati, our Madhubani artist who will be demonstrating a...

By Yosha Gupta

Gond Art Tutorial By Venkat Raman Singh Shyam

Interview

Today, from the master of Gond art, a tutorial from Venkat Raman Singh Shyam Ji. Incredibly grateful that our wonderful artists are taking the time to share their art with...

By Yosha Gupta

Thangka Art Tutorial By Krishna Tashi Palmo

Interview

Today it is a tutorial for Thangka art by the wonderful Krishna Tashi Palmo. Krishna has taught us how to paint the beautiful goddess Mandarava , and don't miss Krishna's...

By Yosha Gupta

The Last Masters of their Generation - Shehzad Sherani, showcasing his work.

Interview

The Last Masters of their Generation-Shehzad Sherani, showcasing his work. Our Kishangarh artist , 75 years old , still wakes up at 5 am to paint and paints till 7...

By Yosha Gupta

The People of Raghurajpur (Orissa) ~ our work with our Pattachitra artists

Travelogue

The People of Raghurajpur ~ our work with our pattachitra artists took us to their village Raghurajpur, where more than 200 families practice this intricate traditional art. Stories are abundant...

By Yosha Gupta

Kathaa- Painting Indian Stories on Hong Kong's Walls

News

What a beautiful start to this year with Kathaa! Anil Vangad, Apindra Swain, Venkat Shyam and Ranjeet Jha - thank you for coming to Hong Kong and telling your stories on...

By Yosha Gupta