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Kavad from rural storytelling to urban platforms
A single Kavad can take more than a week to make. Kavad's range in size from as small...
Kavad from rural storytelling to urban platforms
A single Kavad can take more than a week to make. Kavad's range in size from as small...
The stories hidden in the ancient Indian craft ...
Kantha was about upcycling old clothes and giving them a new life, but the craft also acted as...
The stories hidden in the ancient Indian craft ...
Kantha was about upcycling old clothes and giving them a new life, but the craft also acted as...
In a Corner of Bengal, a Village That 'Looks Li...
In Naya Pingla, no one is recognised by their religion, but by their work and the suffix of...
In a Corner of Bengal, a Village That 'Looks Li...
In Naya Pingla, no one is recognised by their religion, but by their work and the suffix of...
Traditional Embroideries of Kutch
It is believed that Kutch embroidery was brought about by ‘Kathi’ cattle breeders who later settled down and...
Traditional Embroideries of Kutch
It is believed that Kutch embroidery was brought about by ‘Kathi’ cattle breeders who later settled down and...
Most fascinating Indian Stations that have Craft
In 2017, artisans painted station in Cheriyal scroll paintings, a narrative art of Telangana. The artwork has been...
Most fascinating Indian Stations that have Craft
In 2017, artisans painted station in Cheriyal scroll paintings, a narrative art of Telangana. The artwork has been...
Khun Weaving
Research done by esteemed organizations based on their interest, such as the Isha foundation, presumed to have originated...
Khun Weaving
Research done by esteemed organizations based on their interest, such as the Isha foundation, presumed to have originated...
In a Small Village on the Rim of the Rann of Ku...
The art of Khavda Pottery started during the Indus Valley Civilisation, in the region of present-day Kutch. The...
In a Small Village on the Rim of the Rann of Ku...
The art of Khavda Pottery started during the Indus Valley Civilisation, in the region of present-day Kutch. The...
Ela Bhatt: Thread that binds
Raised in Kutch, Ela Bhatt’s “crafts x women connect” was emblematic of both water and steel for me....
Ela Bhatt: Thread that binds
Raised in Kutch, Ela Bhatt’s “crafts x women connect” was emblematic of both water and steel for me....
Bihar Sujani Embroidery
Sujani embroidery came into existence around the 1920’s, and was initially only practiced by Rajput women and their...
Bihar Sujani Embroidery
Sujani embroidery came into existence around the 1920’s, and was initially only practiced by Rajput women and their...
Banaras Toy Craft
One of the oldest known cities of India, Varanasi was known to be the original hub of the...
Banaras Toy Craft
One of the oldest known cities of India, Varanasi was known to be the original hub of the...
Know Your Handlooms
The handloom experience (soft, comfortable and durable) is due to the human handling of the yarn in the...
Know Your Handlooms
The handloom experience (soft, comfortable and durable) is due to the human handling of the yarn in the...
Jaipur markets
Amongst the places to visit in Jaipur for shopping, Johari Bazaar is a jewelry lover’s paradise. One of...
Jaipur markets
Amongst the places to visit in Jaipur for shopping, Johari Bazaar is a jewelry lover’s paradise. One of...