Nandna is a mud resist block-printing craft of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the very few crafts being practiced in its original form. The fabric thus printed is then worn by the women from the local Bhil tribes as their traditional attire. But what sets Nandna prints apart from the other printed fabrics is […]
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Panja weaving’ forms an important part of India’s glorious weaving tradition and is mostly used for making durries, (light woven rugs used as a kind of floor covering). The craft gets its name from a metallic claw-like tool called ‘Panja’ in the local dialect, used to beat and set the threads in the warp. Unlike […]
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In the Kutchi language the word ‘Dhadki’ means ‘pieced together’. These are cover-ups or quilts handcrafted by women in Kutch by stitching together the pieces of old fabrics acquired over time. Continuous stitches and contrasting colors are the characteristic property of Dhadkis. These are an integral part of the Kutchi way of life.
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The sky is freckled with kites on the day when the sun enters the zodiac of Makara or Capricorn. The sun commences its northward journey on Uttarayan (Uttar – North, Ayan – toward movement) and signifies the end of winter. This day is celebrated by sending out kites to the clear blue sky. The kites […]
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Bagh is the name of a block printing technique unique to a small village called Bagh in Madhya Pradesh. The craft as well as the village derive their names from the River ‘Baghini’ that flows through the village and serves as a spine for the craft. Bagh printing is an array of dynamic floral and […]
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The stone carving craft of Gwalior chips out beautiful sculptures and elements out of the dimension stones quarried out of the hills of Vindhya ranges, which surrounds Gwalior. The palaces and forts of Gwalior are resplendent with the stone architecture and sculpture. This piece of history is still being taken forward to create much sought […]
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The Jhabua dolls are representations of the various tribes in their vibrant traditional attires. Crafted out of scrap cloth, these dolls also sometimes hold the tools used in the occupation of the tribes they represent. They come in various shapes, sizes and in groups or pairs. What sets this craft apart from the rest is […]
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The first sunshine of a new day, entering the mirror clad gateway, brings with it, surreal shimmers, resonating in the halls of the palace, the message of a brand new beginning and peeping through the tinted window panes, sprinkles splash of colors silently merging into the floor.
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Once the marriage is fixed, the girl escorted by womenfolk singing folk songs is taken to the silversmiths’, where she picks and chooses ornaments from a plethora of options. The singing and swaying women walk around the weekly fair, while the bride carries the stacked up jewelry in a basket on her head. In Jobat, […]
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Pithora paintings are ritualistic paintings done by the Rathwa tribes of central Gujarat. These paintings depict the main deity called Pithora and a procession displaying his accomplishments. These paintings in homes are believed to bring peace, prosperity and happiness. These are also believed to be an old method of cartography.
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