Kalighat: Cultural Art Form from 19th Century Bengal
North Indian Crafts

Kalighat: Cultural Art Form from 19th Century Bengal

Kalighat painting, also known as Kalighat Patachitra or Kalighat Pat (Bengali: কালীঘাট পটচিত্র), is a distinctive style of Indian painting that emerged in the 19th century. 
Pichhwai
Eastern Indian States Art

Pichhwai: A Timeless Art of Devotion and Storytelling

Pichhwai (also spelled pichwai, pichhavai, pichhvai, or pechhavai), derives its name from the Sanskrit words "Pichh" meaning back and "wais" meaning hanging.
Phulkari

The Rich Heritage of Phulkari Embroidery: A Detailed Exploration

Phulkari (Gurmukhi: ਫੁਲਕਾਰੀ; Shahmukhi: پھلکاری) is a vibrant and intricate folk embroidery tradition from the Punjab region of South Asia, with a counterpart known as Gulkari in Sindh. The term 'p...
Batik Print
Eastern Indian States Art

Exploring the Art and Craft of Batik

Batik is an ancient art form and craft that has captivated artists and artisans for centuries. Its roots can be traced to various cultures around the world, from China and Japan to India, South Ame...
Warli Art
Eastern Indian States Art

The Essence of Warli Art

Warli art is a unique tribal mural art form practiced by the Warli tribe from the North Sahyadri Range in Maharashtra, India. This traditional art form captures the essence of everyday life and emb...
Exploring the Art of Bagh Print: A Timeless Indian Handicraft
South Indian Weaves

Exploring the Art of Bagh Print: A Timeless Indian Handicraft

Bagh print, a traditional hand block printing technique, stands as a testament to India’s rich textile heritage. Originating from the village of Bagh in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, this u...
Lambani Hand Embroidery
South Indian Weaves

Exploring Lambani Hand Embroidery: A Cultural Heritage of Karnataka

Lambani hand embroidery, a traditional art form hailing from Karnataka, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of India. Originating from the Lambani or Banjara tribe, this embroidery style i...
Rabari Hand Embroidery
Eastern Indian States Art

Rabari Hand Embroidery: Full Details

Rabari hand embroidery is a traditional art form that hails from the vibrant state of Gujarat in India. It is named after the Rabari community, a nomadic tribe that has been practicing this intrica...
The Timeless Beauty of Patachitra Painting: A Glimpse into India's Artistic Heritage
Eastern Indian States Art

The Timeless Beauty of Patachitra Painting: A Glimpse into India's Artistic Heritage

Patachitra, also spelled as Pattachitra, is an age-old form of cloth-based scroll painting that has captured the imagination of art lovers worldwide. Originating in the eastern Indian states of Odi...