Madhubani art originates in Mithila, the ancient city where Sita, King Janak’s daughter, was born. The king is claimed to have commissioned a Mithila painting to mark his daughter’s marriage to Lord Rama of Ayodhya. Today, Madhubani paintings thrive as a household art form based on social norms and rituals. Regenesis of Madhubani Paintings in […]
The Patola sarees are very popular handloom silk sarees from Gujarat. Patola means “Queen of Silks” and this type of silk is called the Patola silk. These sarees have vibrant colors. And all filled with folk motifs and animal and floral prints. These sarees are expensive and traditional due to the three-dimensional images and geometric […]
We have all seen the famous ‘Dancing Girl Of Mohenjodaro’ sculpture at least once in a handicraft store or in pictures. At first, it may seem to be any abstract art piece to adorn your house, but there is more to the sculpture and the art form than just that. Here we shall discover the […]
Meet the Khatri’s of Gujarat- The last family in Nirona Kutch who keep the art of Rogan Alive. As a traveler, whenever we visit the Handlooms and check the handicrafts of a new city or state that we come across, we often tend to believe that the artisans are just looting us because we are […]
Himachal in India is home to a dreamy wonderland that lets you never get enough of it. Throughout the year, millions of travellers walk down here to break the chaotic circle of everyday living. Well, so did our dear traveller, Neha Singh. Who says a 9 to 5 job can’t be exciting? When you see […]
Nagaland, the state of India, is in the hills and mountains of the northeastern part of the country. It is one of the smaller states in India. Nagaland is surrounded by Arunachal Pradesh to the northeast, Manipur to the south, and Assam to the west. The state has rich arts and craft which showcases the […]
Each handicraft has its own history and style. For thousands of years now, these different crafts of India have given her a unique identity worldwide. One such craft is the Toda craft of Nilgiri hills. The Nilgiris is home to 18 tribal groups, among whom the Todas have the most distinctive culture. Rich in heritage, […]
Parsi embroidery India is full of culture and art for ages and so is the Parsi embroidery. The textiles of India are famous for their quality and artwork that represents stories of every culture and tradition. The old traditional textile fabric is now forgotten and seen less nowadays. History of Parsi art Parsi embroidery has […]
Just like any other feature of our diverse country, puppetry is multifaceted in India. We have strings puppets, shadow puppets, rod and arm puppets, and so many more. The origin of this art of entertainment can be traced back to several millennia. It has its honourable mention in several religious scriptures as well. It is […]
Manjusha painting is the traditional Indian art of “Angpradesh”. The Ang region of Bihar is today known as Bhagalpur. Manjusha is a Sanskrit word that means ‘box.’ It alludes to temple-shaped bamboo, jute straw, and paper boxes. Devotees used these boxes to store items for the Bishahari Puja. History of Manjusha painting In the olden […]
Dive into the heavenly views of Gulmarg with a combination of green meadows and snow-clad mountains. Gulmarg offers a spectacular getaway for adventure seekers and snowboard enthusiasts. The destination is massively the country’s premier Ski resort. You can ultimately capture the beauty of Gulmarg through the lenses of your eye! Words only do little justification […]
Kufri is a hill station which is situated in the district of Shimla and is located 20 km away from its capital Shimla. Kufri is derived from the local language word kufr, which means “lake.” On your way to Kufri Avenue, one can visit the boutiques and restaurants mix and check out the souvenir shops […]
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