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Vasant Utsav 2026

Vasant Utsav 2026: Punjab’s Bhangra Meets Chhattisgarh’s Folk Magic at IIC Delhi

Riya Mar 15, 2026 7 min read

Hey folks, get ready for a cultural explosion! This spring, Vasant Utsav 2026 is bringing the best of Punjab and Chhattisgarh right to your doorstep at the India International Centre. For two glorious days, traditional folk arts will take over…

kalighat

Kalighat Paintings: Bengal’s Satirical Art Movement

Nidhi Gupta Nov 7, 2024 11 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 and techniques. It originated around 19th century in the Kalighat…

Tribal Tattoos of Northeast India

Tribal Tattoos of Northeast India: Ancient Symbols with Modern Meanings

Riya Jul 24, 2025 14 min read

Hey there, tattoo lover! Did you know that Tribal Tattoos from Northeast India are more than just cool-looking body art? Yep! These tattoos tell stories—real ones about bravery, love, community, and even battles. Long before tattoos became a trend on…

Art and Craft Opportunities in India

Future of Art and Craft Opportunities in India 

Riya Jul 6, 2026 17 min read

Hello folks! When you hear the words Art and Craft, what comes to mind? Maybe your grandmother’s embroidered pillows or those colorful clay pots from a village fair?  Well, here’s the thing – Art and Craft in India isn’t just…

Zardozi Embroidery: Showcasing the Glory of the Mughal Dynasty Art

Zardozi Embroidery: Showcasing the Glory of the Mughal Dynasty Art

Tanuja Mourya Jan 18, 2025 10 min read

Mughal dynasty art: Did you know it included embroidery, with gold and silver threads crafting stunning patterns on clothing during the Mughal Era? After the cloth was worn out, these threads were carefully removed and melted to be reused in…

Welcome to Folk Canvas

Puppetry Arts and Dance: Combining Art Forms to Tell Stories

Puppetry Arts and Dance: Combining Art Forms to Tell Stories

Khushi Mulla Jan 22, 2025 10 min read

What is Traditional Indian Puppetry? Puppetry arts, or Kathputli Kala, is a traditional Indian folk art form. Traditionally, it was a form of entertainment where the puppeteer (Sutradhara—’Sutra’ meaning ‘string’ and ‘dhara‘ meaning ‘holder’) manipulated puppets to narrate a beautiful…

Dhokra Metal Craft

Dhokra Metal Craft: India’s 4,000-Year-Old Lost-Wax Art 

Riya May 19, 2026 14 min read

Hello, folks! Let me introduce you to a craft that’s older than the Iron Age. Dhokra Metal Craft. 4,000 years. Maybe more. The same lost-wax technique your ancestors used is…

Kantha Stitch of Bengal

Kantha Stitch of Bengal: Old Sarees Becoming Contemporary Jackets

Riya Sep 4, 2025 19 min read

Welcome to the colorful world of Kantha stitch, where threads carry stories and old sarees find a second life as chic contemporary jackets. The Kantha stitch of Bengal is more…

Warli Wall Murals

Warli Wall Murals Get a Makeover: From Tribal Huts to Urban Cafes

Riya Aug 7, 2025 16 min read

Hey readers, welcome to the Artistic Evolution of Warli Wall Murals!  Who knew that the stick figures once dancing on the mud walls of tribal huts would one day pose…

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

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

Vinitha Perumal Feb 10, 2025 15 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,…