“Clay acts almost as an antidote to the overwhelm of the digital world.” -Jennifer Waverek. According to the writer of “Pottery-making Cultures and Indian Civilization,” Khurja is among the oldest…

A lost art from the bosom of West Bengal, or from the city of Kolkata, which was formerly known as Calcutta. A form of painting that has been revered not…

Art provides great help to delve into the cultural aspect of a region. India has an enormous diversity of cultures which is evident from different art forms from different regions.…

The 21st century is seeing the return of old traditions and cultures with a modern twist. In this mix, many Indian practices in different areas such as fashion, technology, and…

The word Luvie stems from the Sanskrit language and it roughly translates to beauty. Beauty didn’t always mean flawless skin, competing with one another, or rating people based on their…

The city of Jaipur was planned in a way that different types of craftsmen, such as woodworkers, jewelers, and textile craftsmen, lived in separate mohallas or small neighborhoods. While roaming…

History Rajasthan has been practising the ancient method of hand block printing on textiles with rich natural colours for approximately 500 years. The Chhipa clan introduced block printing to the…

Inside the land of Odisha- Incredible India’s best-kept secret is a small bustling village Raghurajpur. Located around 15 km from Puri, the village houses around 500 chitrakars (artists). These artists…

History Different tales about the origins of Chikankari have been told by the workers themselves in Lucknow. Chikankari, which literally translates to "embroidery," is one of the oldest textile decoration…

Did you know the residence have been making toys for a living for nearly around 200 years now? This is a story of a town with a curious obsession. Channapatna, which…