‘Heart crafted and Handcrafted,’ read the tagline of Dehaat India, a startup by Anuradha Sinha, who presents art and artisans from different parts of rural India Recently, I attended an exhibition organised by Dehaat India at Kala Ghoda in Mumbai, with an eclectic collection of Indian folk art and crafts created by artisans from all… Read More 8 Indian Folk Art Forms that will add elegance to your home decor
Summer is in full swing! The scorching heat during the day compels us to spend time mostly indoors in the comfort of fans and air conditioner. Weekend outings are pushed to the evenings. On one of these evenings. we headed towards Navi Mumbai to see Urban Haat, an open-air crafts bazaar built on 12 acres… Read More Urban Haat Navi Mumbai: A place for art, crafts and nature lovers
Folk traditions of Central India ‘Viewing a good painting begets good luck.’ This inherent belief forms the basis of a beautiful tribal art called the Gond art that represents the ancient art forms of Madhya Pradesh. The Gonds, a diverse tribal community living in the forests of central India, are among the largest tribal groups in… Read More Gond Art- The Vibrant Folk and Tribal Art of India
Patachitra or painting on scrolls refers to the traditional folk art of eastern India, found in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand. Each state renders its uniqueness to the art. In this post, I will elaborate on the Patachitra traditions of West Bengal and how they shaped the Kalighat paintings. But first,… Read More Folk art of Bengal and Kalighat paintings
“Art speaks the soul of its culture.” – Abby Willowroot The folk art forms of India demonstrate the diversity and uniqueness of the different cultures in India. Bringing together the traditional crafts from different parts of the country, an exhibition called ‘Spirit of India’ at the CSMVS Museum in Mumbai showcased the works by nine of… Read More Pattachitra: This spectacular art of Odisha will mesmerize you
Come November, and it’s time to greet the winter. To be honest, winter in Mumbai is almost non-existent, but we Mumbaikars rejoice in the slightest dip in the temperature as it gives us the only chance to pull out comforters (if not woollens). In anticipation of the winter, a few days back, while shopping, I… Read More Kantha Work: Traditional craft in contemporary designs
Art is like a mirror of the society. Art forms express the nuances of the culture of a place. A few days back, my husband and I were on the Mahatma Gandhi Road in South Mumbai. While crossing the Chhatrapati Maharaj Vaastu Sangrahalaya, I saw an impressive head sculpture of resting Buddha at the museum… Read More Indian Miniature Paintings: Origin, Styles and use in Home Decor
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