Category: States of India
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Manipur’s Potloi Artistry: The Stunning Craft Behind Royal Bridal Attire
Hello art lover, let’s enter this mesmerizing world of Manipuri bridal rituals where the Potloi is not just an attire; it is an artwork in fabric!! This legendary cylindrical skirt renders a bride as a living piece of art, embellished with intricate hand-molded pleats and shimmery embellishments. Do you know that every Potloi artistry requires…
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Nagaland’s Wood Carving Traditions: From Ancestral Symbols to Modern Home Décor
Welcome, folks! Walk into the intriguing world of the wood carving traditions of Nagaland, where each chisel extends a tale. This art is colored by ancestral belief and tribal identity and is, therefore, much more than mere decoration – it is history in carved wood. For centuries, the people of the Naga tribes have employed…
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Andhra Pradesh’s Etikoppaka Toys: How Natural Lacquer Art Is Gaining Eco-Friendly Appeal
Have you ever discovered a toy so lovely that you simply cannot stop looking at it? This is what happens when one glimpses the Etikoppaka Toys of Andhra Pradesh! These are not toys manufactured in large factories. These are hand-crafted in a small village called Etikoppaka. These toys are made from soft wood and painted…
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Maharashtra’s Chitrakathi Art: Preserving Ancient Storytelling in a Digital World
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 isn’t just a drawing on paper; it’s a mix of painting, music, and storytelling, all…
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Rajasthan’s Molela Terracotta Plaques: Sacred Clay Art Adapting to Urban Interiors
Welcome to a world where mud turns into magic! Let’s talk about Molela Terracotta Plaques; beautiful clay art from a small village in Rajasthan. This art is not just pretty, it’s also holy! For years, villagers have been making these clay plaques with gods, goddesses, and folk stories. And guess what? Now, this village art…
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Bidriware – The Lost Art of Silver Inlay & Where to Buy It Today
Bidriware Have you ever wondered how Bidriware is made or where you can find authentic Bidriware in today’s market? This blog explores its history, craftsmanship, and how artisans are adapting traditional techniques to modern trends. Bidar, a historic town in Karnataka, holds a legacy shaped by centuries of artistry and culture. Among its many treasures,…
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Bandhani Tie-Dye – The 5,000-Year-Old Indian Craft Enchanting the World
What is Bandhani? A Journey Through India’s Vibrant Tie-Dye Heritage A fabric that carries centuries of tradition in every fold, a craft shaped by skilled hands, passed down through generations. This is Bandhani, a textile with a canvas of stories, dyed and knotted into existence. It is a craft where tradition meets the unexpected, where…
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The Evolution of Graffiti in India: From Walls to Galleries
The evolution of graffiti in India What was your first thought after listening to “street art”? Did you picture it as vibrant murals on bustling city corners or rebellious tags sprayed in the dead of night? In India, graffiti and street art have evolved from political slogans, messages, advertisements, and Bollywood film posters to a…
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The Statues of Gomateshwara: Monolithic Sculptures of Jainism
Imagine meditating for so long that vines start growing around your body, birds make a nest on your head, and people mistake you for a tree. Sounds extreme? Well, that’s exactly what happened to Bahubali, the legendary figure of Jainism. And if that was not impressive enough, people decided to carve 57-foot-tall statues of him…
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Chamba Rumals: Embroidered Narratives of Himachal Pradesh
Hey folks! Welcome to another piece of real folk art stories! Step into the colorfully vibrant world of Chamba Rumal embroidery, where each stitch speaks louder than words can! Located deep in the stunning valleys of Himachal Pradesh, this beautifully exquisite form of Himachal embroidery has silently narrated love, devotion, and tradition from the centuries…