Chithrakathis were a caste of storytellers found in Maharashtra and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. They were wanderers who narrated tales from the Mahabharata and Ramayana using visual aids or puppets. The compilation of the works of Chitrakathis is called pothi. Each Pothi may contain thirty to fifty paintings. The word chitrakathi means telling […]
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Clouds like cotton are floating above in a blue sky touching the great mountains. In the laps of these mountains, in the lush green meadows, underneath a willow tree, Radha is tickling lord Krishna’s feet with a white feather. Their long hair and their beautiful attire are fluid and translucent. They are just enough to
In today’s digital world, it requires just a click to capture precious moments. With a single snap of the camera, your likeness can be stored forever. You can change poses every 5 seconds and click numerous photographs in just a few minutes. Ranging from professional cameras to the compact ones you can choose any model
Pottery has always been the star of Indian cultural art. Since the days of Indus valley civilisation, the art of pottery has showered its charisma. Till today the pottery supports millions of artisans. The art of Kulhad making is one of the pearls of pottery. You may remember Kulhad from the famous Indian beverage- ‘Kulhad
The intriguing and exquisite art form, Nirmal painting originates from the town of Nirmal, Telangana. Named after its home, this painting style carries unique attributes that appeal to the admirer. Nirmal painting has been practiced for more than 400 years by the artisan community known as “Naqash”. The real beauty of Nirmal painting lies in
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You’ve heard of the Mona Lisa and The Scream but do you know the costliest paintings in India? It’s amazing and ridiculous as well to the lengths that art lovers go for purchasing paintings.
The art form of Warli painting has originated and evolved in the Warli tribe, which is the largest tribal group in the western outskirts of Maharashtra. Its roots in the western part of Maharashtra namely the Konkan, Dahanu, Palghar region across the Sahyadri hill ranges.
The search for a new form of Dalit Aesthetic is as old as the Dalit Movement. Dalit Art carves out a new regime of Representation. Where for a large part of history, Dalit Art has also been as neglected as Dalits themselves. Wall Art has been itself traditionally connected with the Tribal community. Digna Art
Her Story in her own words It’s on the tip of my tongue when I had decided to leave Jhabu in search of livelihood and set foot in Bhopal. It changed my life from a laborer to an artist. For an old person belonging to a conservative community, it was hard for me to make
Kashmir is rightly called the ‘Paradise on Earth’ not only due to its picturesque locations, beautiful gardens, and ice-covered mountains, but also because of its immense contribution to the culture and heritage of our country. The valley has given us numerous gems in the field of art, ranging from poets and writers to musicians and
Kalamkari paintings are handmade artworks usually made on cotton cloth using bamboo sticks. Usually, plant-based colors are used with a distinct pattern. These paintings were initially used on the walls of temples. Soon they gained popularity with the common people also. Nowadays Kalamkari Paintings are used in their commercial form on Sarees, drapes, and sheets.
Akbar Padamsee was a renowned Indian painter and artist. Padamsee passed on on 6th January 2020.
