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sanchi stupa

The Magnificent Sanchi Stupa: Buddhist Art in Stone

Tanuja Mourya Feb 4, 2025 10 min read

Did you know the Sanchi Stupa in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India is the oldest stone structure in the country dating back to over 2,300 years ago? The Sanchi Stupa serves as a form to preserve the teachings…

Surajkund International Crafts Mela

39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026: Celebrating Global Handcrafted Traditions

Riya Jan 14, 2026 6 min read

The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela runs from January 31st to February 15th, 2026. It happens at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana. The place brings together skilled makers from all over India and the world. They show off genuine handcrafted and…

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 proudly inside posh urban cafes? Yes, we’re talking about Warli…

Poothan and Thira Folk Art of Kerala

Poothan and Thira Folk Art of Kerala: From Ritual to Performance

Riya Feb 25, 2026 9 min read

Hello folks. Have you ever seen a god dance? In Kerala, it happens every year. Meet Poothan and Thira—two of India’s most visually stunning folk art forms. Imagine towering headgear painted in bold colors. Intricate face paint that takes hours…

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Maharashtra’s Chitrakathi Art: Preserving Ancient Storytelling in a Digital World

Riya Jul 19, 2025 15 min read

Hey readers, welcome to our blog. Here you can step into the world of Maharashtra’s Chitrakathi Art, where stories don’t just stay in books; they walk, talk, sing, and most importantly, paint themselves into your heart! This ancient art form…

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Bandhani in Gujarat

Bandhani Art and Its Rise from Gujrat

Riya Nov 1, 2025 12 min read

Hello, lovely readers! đŸŒ¸ Welcome to today’s colorful journey into the world of Bandhani Art, the age-old tie-and-dye art from the vibrant land of Gujarat. Imagine a plain white fabric turning into a burst of reds, yellows, and greens, each…

Sanganeri Print vs Dabu Print

Sanganeri Print VS. Dabu Print from Rajasthan

Riya Nov 22, 2025 13 min read

Rajasthan is a land where colours, crafts, and stories flow through every village, and two of its most loved textile traditions—Sanganeri Print vs Dabu Print—shine the brightest. While Sanganeri charms…

stepwells in gujarat

Stepwells in Gujarat and Rajasthan: The Loss of an Architectural Heritage.

Tanuja Mourya Jan 25, 2025 11 min read

Did you know that the famous Chand Baori in Rajasthan, India is one of the largest stepwells in the world? It is featured in several Bollywood movies, including Bhool Bhulaiyya,…

Mobile Charms

Dokra-Inspired Mobile Charms

Riya Oct 7, 2025 12 min read

Hello, dear readers! Have you ever come across those tiny, beautifully detailed metal figurines that almost seem alive with stories? That’s the magic of Dokra craft, one of India’s oldest…

Chitrakathi Art

Chitrakathi Art: India’s Ancient Storytelling Art That Brings Epic Tales to Life

Riya Jan 12, 2026 9 min read

Hello, folks. Let’s start with a simple thought. Stories were not always on screens. They once lived on painted scrolls and spoken words, shared face-to-face. Have you ever watched a…