<strong>The book on palatial art deco mansions of Chettinad unveils a pompous business culture of Chettiars tradesmen</strong>
Mugappu: The Portals of Chettinad by photographer Amar Ramesh documents the stunning 19th century teak and marble embellished homes of well heeled […]
The History of Indian Handicrafts: From Ancient Times to the Present Day
Indian handicrafts have a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. From intricate sculptures and textiles to ornate jewelry […]
J&K govt seeks GI tag for 300-year-old crafts ‘Kangri’ and ‘Wagguv’
The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom of Jammu and Kashmir is leaving no stone unturned to get geographic indication (GI) certification for […]
<strong>A Dip to Remember- Panvel has India’s first ‘Moroccan Hammam’ inspired Spa</strong>
Drawing inspiration from Middle Eastern Turkish and Moroccan hammams, the ‘Shilp Wellness’ centre at Mumbai Pune National Highway, designed by GMB Verve […]
<strong>Iconic Sassoon Docks daubed with splashes of paint to celebrate 150th anniversary of Mumbai Port Authority</strong>
The Mumbai Urban Art Festival (MUAF) has painted the town in vibrant hues as St+art India Foundation installed an Art House at […]
‘Young Heritage Explorers Programme’ by CEPT Research and Development Foundation digs into Ahmedabad’s architectural richness
The ‘Young Heritage Explorers Programme’ (YHEP) organized by the CHC (Centre for Heritage Conservation, CRDF – CEPT Research and Development Foundation) in […]
History of the ‘Art and Craft Movement’ & its impact on Indian Art and Craft Industry.
The Arts and Crafts movement was an international design movement that emerged in the late 19th century in response to the industrialization […]
Cultural Significance of Indian Handicrafts and How They Can be a Symbol of Pride
India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions, and one of the most significant manifestations of this diversity can be found […]
A call for introducing Kangra Paintings in school curriculum
There were times when the delicate art of Himachal Pradesh was made in every house in villages by hundreds of artists, seeing […]
Impact of New Technologies on Tribal Jewellery of India
Tribal jewellery is one of the most unique and attractive forms of jewelery in India. People from every corner of India inculcate […]
IF.BE – “Ice Factory Ballard Estate”: 144-year-old ice factory in Mumbai morphed into a Creative hub and Restaurant
Designed and restored by Malik Architecture, one of Asia’s oldest, 144-year-old ice factory, made of bricks and wood got a new lease […]
<strong>BA Textile Design students from Central Saint Martins and Jaipur Rugs artisans create smorgasbord of attractive carpets</strong>
Around 25 weave students from BA Textile Design programme of Central Saint Martins (CSM) London and women artisans from the Aspura village […]