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>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 […]
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 […]
<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 […]
<strong>‘The Adornment of Gods’: Latest book by Devdutt Pattanaik reveals fascinating mysteries behind alluring objects</strong>
Opening the minds of readers to amazing craftsmanship etched into small objects, the charming book tells a tale of the jewels treasured […]
The bell makers for any occasion- Traditional craftsmen of Zura village innovate wind chimes
Known for making finest handmade copper bells, the craftsmen of nondescript villages in Kutch Gujarat cater to both domestic and global markets […]
“The Jungle Project”- Warli artist duo Vayeda Brothers stirs ‘Sustainable Industrial Revolution’ in Maharashtra
Bringing new dynamism to folk art by taking up projects in public space, Vayeda Brothers — warli artists from the Ganjad village […]
<strong>The uniforms designed for BSF women contingent at Republic Day parade manifest sartorial & cultural elements of Rajasthan</strong>
Designed by noted designer Raghavendra Rathore, the uniforms of ‘Mahila Praharis’ for the Republic Day parade 2023 represent the many treasured craft […]
<strong>World’s oldest toy retailer ‘Hamleys’ creates Sheesh Mahal inspired ‘Mirror Maze’ at some stores</strong>
Exploring the difference between how children and adults approach a space, Hamleys has installed a unique one-of-a-kind Mirror Maze outlet at DLF […]
Himachali artist has a knack of carving miniature bamboo replica of traditional architecture
Showing redoubtable dedication and creativity, Kartar Singh Sonkhle from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh has made models of many traditional Himachali temples like Bhimakali, […]
<strong>Lalbazar in Kolkata is turning into a hub for 5,000 years old Dhokra metal craft </strong>
With a significant number of artists retreating and rusticating at Lalbazar, a small heritage village in Kolkata, it has become a place to […]