“In every tradition, if you listen closely, you’ll hear a story waiting to be remembered.” I saw this come alive for Rajasthani Art. Over the past few years, I’ve traveled across India, immersing myself in traditional art forms – learning not just how they’re made, but why they matter. While each region held its own […]

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Bihar is a beautiful state with many Bihar Handicrafts that one can bring back as souvenirs. From paintings to handcrafted grass to terracotta – the options are abundant. In fact, each of these Bihar handicrafts represents a certain region or aspect of Bihar. Needless to say, these handicrafts make a perfect Bihar Souvenir to carry […]

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Madhubani paintings are the most prominent art from the Mithila region of Bihar. Madhubani is a town in Mithila that played its role in taking this local art form global so Madhubani Paintings is the name that the world knows. Brief History of Mithila The Mithila region of Bihar lies mostly between the north banks […]

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Kondapalli is a small town located a few kilometers from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. Historically located on the banks of river Krishna, it has a mighty fort on a hilltop guarding it. However, times changed and many things changed. However, what remains an unbroken tradition is the making of Kondapalli toys by traditional artists. Kondapalli […]

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Saptamatrikas literally means seven mothers. They are often seen together on a panel in temples, usually carved on a single stone. Sometimes Ganesh and Kartikeyan accompany them, but not always. I have been wanting to write about Saptamatrikas since 2011 when I first read about them as part of my Indian Art course at the […]

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Sanjhi Art is one of the many art forms prevalent in the culturally rich land of Braj. Braj being a cultural landscape associated with Lord Krishna has been an important center for various folk traditions. Like art, music, architecture, sculpture, etc. since ancient times. The name of folk hero Sri Krishna indelibly brings to mind […]

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Visiting the Pattachitra artists at Raghurajpur was on top of my wishlist for Odisha. Traditional art or Artisan villages are a delight to visit. To me, they signify the centers of excellence as they used to exist in the past. Everyone in the village is involved in working on the same thing, a healthy competition […]

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This is that time of the year when Ganesh Chaturthi fervor is in the air. Like every festival, Ganesh Chaturthi also has popular bhajans and songs associated with it. The first worshipped, the remover of obstacles is the favorite Devta across India. However, there is nothing like celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and […]

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My first rendezvous with Kavad was a few years back at the Dastkar fair held at IGNCA in New Delhi. Colorful wooden boxes in bright yellow, red, and green colors caught my eye. With the camera in my hand, I went closer to the stall to take pictures. This is when I started talking to […]

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Elegant lustrous Silver on Jet Black Zinc – Bidri Art Work is one of the exquisite metal crafts of India. The black color gives it a kind of mystique while the silver shines like the cliché Silver Lining. My first introduction to Bidriware was when I received a lovely box as a gift. After that, I […]

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