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pastel sarees

Summer Fashion: 7 Pastel Colour Saree Ideas for...

Pastel colours are essential to summer nuptials. It's important to feel comfortable in your clothing and choose looks...

Summer Fashion: 7 Pastel Colour Saree Ideas for...

Pastel colours are essential to summer nuptials. It's important to feel comfortable in your clothing and choose looks...

bhil paints

Bhil painting : The Tribal art of India

Bhil art is simple and elemental, the result of long-standing ties to nature.The Bhils are one of the...

Bhil painting : The Tribal art of India

Bhil art is simple and elemental, the result of long-standing ties to nature.The Bhils are one of the...

meenakari

Meenakari: A World of Colors, Stories, and Trad...

Meenakari, also known as Minakari, is a well known process of coloring and painting the top surfaces or...

Meenakari: A World of Colors, Stories, and Trad...

Meenakari, also known as Minakari, is a well known process of coloring and painting the top surfaces or...

Bandhani saree: the most celebrated traditional attire

Bandhani Saree: The Most Celebrated Traditional...

Bandhani Saree is a traditional attire from the land of Gujarat that is known for its vibrant colours...

Bandhani Saree: The Most Celebrated Traditional...

Bandhani Saree is a traditional attire from the land of Gujarat that is known for its vibrant colours...

crafts from 29 states

Famous Handicrafts of India from 29 states and UTs

The grandeur of Indian handicrafts speaks volumes about India’s rich culture and is evident in the work of...

Famous Handicrafts of India from 29 states and UTs

The grandeur of Indian handicrafts speaks volumes about India’s rich culture and is evident in the work of...

accesorizing a saree

How to Accessorize your Saree: Jewelry, Bags, a...

The selection of accessories for a saree can alter the wearer's perception.  You can be lifted up or brought low...

How to Accessorize your Saree: Jewelry, Bags, a...

The selection of accessories for a saree can alter the wearer's perception.  You can be lifted up or brought low...

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Brass Utensils - The Benefits Of Using Pital Ut...

The use of brass has been traced thousands of years back in India, dating back to the Indus...

Brass Utensils - The Benefits Of Using Pital Ut...

The use of brass has been traced thousands of years back in India, dating back to the Indus...

Hand Embroidery (image credit:- istock)

Indian Embroidery and Its Great History

Indian embroidery refers to the traditional Indian art of using material like threads, beads, pearls, etc. to adorn...

Indian Embroidery and Its Great History

Indian embroidery refers to the traditional Indian art of using material like threads, beads, pearls, etc. to adorn...

Indian pottery (image credit:- outlook)

History of Pottery Art in India

Pottery art remains a widespread practice in India even today, but it is all thanks to those traditional artisans...

History of Pottery Art in India

Pottery art remains a widespread practice in India even today, but it is all thanks to those traditional artisans...

Madhubani paintings - Image credit(the one indian art)

Five things to know about Madhubani Art

Madhubani art, or Mithila Paintings, is practised in some regions of Assam and India, particularly the Mithila region,...

Five things to know about Madhubani Art

Madhubani art, or Mithila Paintings, is practised in some regions of Assam and India, particularly the Mithila region,...

Chhau masks - Google arts & culture

The Many Faces of Purulia Masks

Masks made for Chhau dance performances in Purulia are fascinating for their variety of characters, different expressions, flamboyant...

The Many Faces of Purulia Masks

Masks made for Chhau dance performances in Purulia are fascinating for their variety of characters, different expressions, flamboyant...

Sambalpur ikat

Sambalpuri Ikat

Ikat, a word known to be derived from the Indonesian word, ‘Mengikat’, which means to tie, is a...

Sambalpuri Ikat

Ikat, a word known to be derived from the Indonesian word, ‘Mengikat’, which means to tie, is a...