Italian Embassy invites artists experimenting with local crafts at Dante themed exhibition ‘Vita Nova’ – New Life
Inspired from Dante’s ‘Vita Nova’, or new life, the exhibition at The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre takes this concept further through the […]
Students design sustainable Saree to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant
Among a series of events lined up between Thursday and Sunday to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at throne, a unique sari created […]
Mysuru hosts a biennale focused on traditional Indian ‘Board Games’
The ninth edition of Kreedaa Kaushalya presents Karnataka’s traditional board games which make use of a welter of crafts such as the […]
Jaisalmer’s folk sensation dazzled with glam and glory at Cannes
Becoming the first folk artist to walk the Cannes red carpet, folk singer Mame Khan from Jaisalmer’s sequestered village made his presence […]
Marriage of traditional crafts- Ashdeen x Kanakavalli collaboration threads Gara on Kanjeevaram
Though the world of fashion and craft has always been symbiotic, the recent collaboration between fashion maestro Ashdeeen and Kankavalli make the Kanjeevraam […]
The writing is on the wall: Siblings scribble Warli language on the walls of Lodhi Colony
Born in the Warli community, the siblings Mayur and Tushar from Maharashtra with a genius for evoking moods and feelings took up […]
Not letting the grass grow under feet: Women from Prayagraj revive ‘Moonj’ craft
Cloaked in her white dupatta, glittering in the sunshine with sequins, the feisty 28-year-old Fatima Bibi, an artisan and entrepreneur from Mahewa […]
Turning Tiger Sculpture Fascination into Conservation
Tiger sculptures by three Indian artists were auctioned recently at Hong Kong Sotheby’s for WWF Tiger conservation. Proceeds will be used for the conservation […]
Skilled youth from India to shine at the WorldSkills Competition 2022, ShanghaiÂ
The IndiaSkills 2021 competition winners are undergoing training mainly in three trades the Carpentry, Joinery, and Cabinet Making to represent the country at the coveted 46th […]
Of Limbs and Lihaaf: US-based Indian artist darns unique textile art story
Bhasha Chakrabarti has been touching on the subject of gender and the gaze on the body by using materials such as Kantha, jeans, […]
Walls of Danish PM’s official residence are graced with Pattachitra painting
Encountering art at every bend, Prime Minister on official visit to Denmark expressed his pleasure after seeing the Pattachitra painting depicting the […]
Kolam Designed Rugs: A Unique collaboration between Jaipur Rugs and Bengaluru architects
Recently launched retail store of Jaipur Rugs in Bengaluru’s Indira Nagar presents a tempting Kolam Collection rugs inspired from traditional folk patterns […]