Category: Gujarat
Mud-Mirror Work from Kutch: A Living Artwork
Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the colorful land of Kutch, where art doesn’t just decorate walls—it breathes life into them! One of the most enchanting crafts from this region is the Mud-Mirror Work, locally known as Lippan Kaam. Imagine walking into a room where walls glimmer with tiny mirrors, surrounded by smooth clay designs shaped…
Stepwells in Gujarat and Rajasthan: The Loss of an Architectural Heritage.
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, and Paheli. I bet you were unaware of this and many other significant aspects of step-wells. Don’t worry, because in this blog we will be…