Earthen pot-making is an age-old practice which stems from the Mesolithic period in India. Over time, the practice has been perfected and today, Puri is home to ancient earthen pot-making which is specially used to cook and serve the temple’s sacred mahaprasad. The potters who serve the lord are but a single element of the […]
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The state of Kerala, known as ‘God’s own country’, has a rich assortment of religious influence in their crafts which is continued and secured for traditional and cultural retention. One such art form which has a higher religious influence on it is mural paintings practiced in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. This art form stands as the […]
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Originally the craft form from the northern part of Kerala, Nettur Petti, a jewellery box is an amalgamation of artistic skill which symbolizes Kerala’s culture and architecture. Today, the craft form of making Nettur Petti survives only in some parts of southern Kerala like in Maradu village in Ernakulam district.
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When you hear the name “Chendamangalam,” the colours of handloom weaving, customs, and culture reverberate in your head. The weaving of Chendamangalam is a well-known craft of Kerala. It is known for weaving the textiles on frame looms and this tradition hasn’t changed since the origin of this craft. It is due to the high […]
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Wayanad, a beautiful district in the state of Kerala, is famous for making coconut shell craft. Initially, the shell was used as a cooking fuel. However, in course of time, with improvement in tools, people started making decorative products by carving coconut shells and made household items like utensils, bowls and jewelry. Wayanad is one […]
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Bundi School of Painting, considered as an important and one of the most popular Rajasthani styles of Indian miniature painting, originated in the 17th century in the princely state of Bundi. The figurative art of the Bundi school of paintings serves not only to create powerful means of diffusion for religious thought but also touch […]
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The beauty of the aesthetic designs and patterns etched in silver against the deep black colour makes the products appealing to the eye and draws a large number of consumers world-wide. The unique aspect of the Bidri craft is the soil used to ornament the art objects. This soil has not received rain or sunlight […]
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The Indo-Jewish embroidery, spinning and shadow work is found in a quiet heritage corner of Mattancherry in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala. Near one of the oldest Jewish Synagogues (Jewish place of worship) in the world is the largest settlement of Jews in India following their expulsion from Portugal in 1492 by the […]
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A royal marvel of the Indian textile industry is the traditional Kota Doria. The art of weaving cotton in a structured check pattern as an open weave has been passed on through the generations, the beginning of which was never recorded in written texts. The square Khat pattern gives the Kota Dori its distinct feature […]
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A place once said to have given shelter to the Pandavas, now produces alluring cotton and silk sarees. These still retain their authentic charm and have beautiful colours, zari work, motifs and simple yet elegant borders. Chettiar community residing in the Vanavasi town of Salem district, weaves these eye catching Vanavasi sarees. People from all […]
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