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The Evolution of Graffiti in India: From Walls to Galleries
The Evolution of Graffiti in India: From Walls to Galleries
The Statues of Gomateshwara: Monolithic Sculptures of Jainism
The Statues of Gomateshwara: Monolithic Sculptures of Jainism
Chamba Rumals: Embroidered Narratives of Himachal Pradesh
Chamba Rumals: Embroidered Narratives of Himachal Pradesh
Art in Ancient Indian Manuscripts: Progressive Illustrations in Ayurveda
Art in Ancient Indian Manuscripts: Progressive Illustrations in Ayurveda
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Ganjifa Cards - India’s Lost Art of Hand-Painted Playing Cards

Ganjifa Cards – India’s Lost Art of Hand-Painted Playing Cards

Vinitha PerumalFeb 10, 202515 min read

Holding a piece of history in your hands! A deck of cards so vibrant and knotty that each piece feels like a miniature masterpiece. This is the world of Ganjifa cards, India’s forgotten treasure of hand-painted playing cards that once dazzled…

kalighat

Kalighat Paintings: Bengal’s Satirical Art Movement

Nidhi GuptaNov 7, 202411 min read

Introduction to Kalighat Paintings: A Unique Form of Ancient Indian Art Kalighat painting is a traditional Indian art form that is well known for it’s east Indian style of themes…

tanjaore

The Timeless Legacy of Glorious Tanjore Painting: A Glimpse into South Indian Royalty

Nidhi GuptaOct 3, 202410 min read

Introduction Art has forever been a statement of culture, history, tradition and heritage. Each stroke, each color, recounts to a story that has traveled through ages. Among the many types…

cheriyal painting

Cheriyal Scroll Paintings: The Alluring Storytellers of Telangana

Nidhi GuptaOct 2, 20249 min read

Introduction India, a land steeped in history and culture, has always found art as one of the most expressive ways to tell its stories. Among the multitude of Indian art…

dhokra

Dhokra Art: Tribal Alluring Metalwork from Eastern India

Anand SharanNov 24, 202414 min read

Introduction to Dhokra Art The Rich ancient culture and traditions of India are well recognized by the world. Its traditions, rituals, beliefs, and artistic expressions have greatly enhanced beauty and…