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Kavad Art - Dwarka Prasad

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...

Kantha embroidery- Alamy

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...

A mural in Naya Pingla. Credit: Srijita Datta

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...

women artisans - Kutch embroidery, outlook India

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...

 Indian Stations that are famous for the Craft

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 weaver,Guledagudda-Village Square

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...

Abdul Khumbhar - khavda artisan

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...

Elaben Bhatt - Boldsky

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....

women's doing sujani embroidery

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 making - D'source

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...

Handloom products - iTokri

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

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...