The Indian Craftsmen A point of interest is the extreme simplicity of the craftsman's tools and methods. The painter's brushes, for example, are made of… ~ June 6, 2013
Thangka ~ taken from water Thangka paintings are not an object of decoration, nor should they be regarded as a mere portraiture of Buddhist monks.… ~ May 25, 2013
Trails of Indian fabrics Following the trail of Indian fabrics through history takes us to some enticing stories in literature. Critical location of the… ~ May 24, 2013
Silk Route Resham (Silk) is known to mankind since 27th century B.C., the discovery of silk is credited to a Chinese Queen… ~ May 23, 2013
Stamps on handicrafts Every postage stamp holds a story within itself. The more you look into their archives, the more you understand the… ~ May 22, 2013
Story behind black clothes adorned by Rabaris Rabaris of Kutch are believed to be the descendents of ‘Sambal’, a mythical being created by lord Shiva to rear… ~ May 21, 2013
History of Ajrakh A king once grew so fond of his bedspread that he insisted his maids to let it stay on his… ~ May 20, 2013
Chandi ka warq If you are visiting an Indian confectionery store for the first time, you are in for a silver treat, it should not… ~ May 17, 2013
The woven willows of Kashmir Deeply intertwined with the day-to-day lives of the natives, the craft of weaving wicker into baskets, chairs and other utilities… ~ May 16, 2013
A Gond folktale of Mahua Long ago a Gond leader was taking a stroll in the countryside. He was looking for something exquisite that would… ~ May 10, 2013
Matka – The earthen pot When gods and demons were churning the ocean (Sheersagar) for the divine Nectar (Mahamrita), an earthen pot emerged. This is… ~ May 8, 2013
Music from the Divine Indian musical instruments owe their existence to the divine. Gandharvas, Kinnaras, Narada, Tumburu are some of the mythological legends discussed… ~ May 8, 2013