What is the Lost Wax Casting Technique, and how does it relate to Chola bronzes? The Lost Wax Casting Technique is an ancient technique used to create complicated metal sculptures. This method involves crafting a detailed wax model, encasing it…

Introduction: A timeless tradition of Chikankari Embroidery When one talks about Lucknow’s beauty and tradition, the first thing that comes to mind is the art of hand embroidery, called’ Chikankari’. The craft that indulges in intricate craftsmanship, delicate stitches and…

Hello, readers! Let’s take a little trip to the heart of Uttar Pradesh, where every stitch tells a story. Two of India’s most graceful embroidery styles—Zardozi and Chikankari—bloom here like timeless treasures. Zardozi sparkles with metallic threads, pearls, and sequins,…

Hello, dear readers! Today, let’s step into the colorful and magical world of Rogan Art from Gujrat, one of India’s most unique and ancient textile art forms. If you love stories hidden in colors, textures, and handcrafted beauty, you’re going…

Did you know that the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu, India, which was built almost 10 centuries ago, aligns perfectly with the principles laid down in the Vastu Shastra? I bet you had no idea of this, another spectacular phenomenon…