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The lore of weavers

Weaving is a very unique human activity. Animals don’t wear clothes, humans wear clothes. The earliest clothes that...

The lore of weavers

Weaving is a very unique human activity. Animals don’t wear clothes, humans wear clothes. The earliest clothes that...

Folk arts of India

Folk Art Map of India: 10 Gorgeous Art Forms Th...

India has been a haven for traditional folk art forms that have been passed down from generation to generation. Some...

Folk Art Map of India: 10 Gorgeous Art Forms Th...

India has been a haven for traditional folk art forms that have been passed down from generation to generation. Some...

Kalighat paintings

A Day at the Museum

In the late 19th century, some of the traditional patuas received training inEuropean art styles, and began the Kalighat Pat school of art. Apart from mythology, Kalighat Patua artists have tackled issues like famine, floods, elections, global warming and even the recent COVID-19 pandemic in their works.This content is originally posted at Story Weavers.

A Day at the Museum

In the late 19th century, some of the traditional patuas received training inEuropean art styles, and began the Kalighat Pat school of art. Apart from mythology, Kalighat Patua artists have tackled issues like famine, floods, elections, global warming and even the recent COVID-19 pandemic in their works.This content is originally posted at Story Weavers.

Edem Chandana - ikat weaver

Telangana youngsters infuse new life into Ikat

In her first year of BBA, Edem Chandana of Koyyaladudem village in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri is now a key...

Telangana youngsters infuse new life into Ikat

In her first year of BBA, Edem Chandana of Koyyaladudem village in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri is now a key...

Handicrafts of India

Traditional Indian Crafts From Ages

Throughout centuries crafts have been embedded as a culture and tradition within rural communities. Crafts in India are...

Traditional Indian Crafts From Ages

Throughout centuries crafts have been embedded as a culture and tradition within rural communities. Crafts in India are...

Making of wooden toys

An Interesting Journey of Wooden Toys

Toys have been such an essential part of our childhood. When nobody is yours in your childhood you cons,ider your...

An Interesting Journey of Wooden Toys

Toys have been such an essential part of our childhood. When nobody is yours in your childhood you cons,ider your...

corporate gifts

How Corporate Gifting Increases Employee Produc...

The act of gifting does so much for yourself in addition to spreading joy to the receiver. The act...

How Corporate Gifting Increases Employee Produc...

The act of gifting does so much for yourself in addition to spreading joy to the receiver. The act...

Silk sarees of India

Silk Sarees of India

Sarees usually carry the name of their origin, and the places where silk sarees are woven are indeed...

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Silk Sarees of India

Sarees usually carry the name of their origin, and the places where silk sarees are woven are indeed...

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Traditional dancing handmade dolls

Dolling up, the Indian way

Giving life to a doll is no easy task. “The process includes stitching, stuffing, painting and attaching sequins....

Dolling up, the Indian way

Giving life to a doll is no easy task. “The process includes stitching, stuffing, painting and attaching sequins....

chanderi weaving

Chanderi Weave: A Delicate Work Of Stunning Int...

Chanderi, believed to be mentioned as Chaidnagar in the Puranas, is a historical town in Madhya Pradesh. It...

Chanderi Weave: A Delicate Work Of Stunning Int...

Chanderi, believed to be mentioned as Chaidnagar in the Puranas, is a historical town in Madhya Pradesh. It...

karrupur kalamkari,Kallakurichi wood carving

Karuppur kalamkari paintings Kallakurichi wood ...

In Tamil Nadu, the Karuppur kalamkari paintings and the Kallakurichi wood carvings recently received the geographical indication (GI)...

Karuppur kalamkari paintings Kallakurichi wood ...

In Tamil Nadu, the Karuppur kalamkari paintings and the Kallakurichi wood carvings recently received the geographical indication (GI)...

Miharu - patwa craft

Patwa the thread craft of India

The true beauty of Patwa craft lies in its simplicity. A few elements, namely tassels, beads and knotted threads, can...

Patwa the thread craft of India

The true beauty of Patwa craft lies in its simplicity. A few elements, namely tassels, beads and knotted threads, can...