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
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
Ranidongri – The basket makers in disguise Wives weave beautiful grass baskets while their men hide behind the characters they wear, only to come out singing and… ~ May 7, 2013
Biographies in stone “My body is but wax and wick for flame. When the candle burns out, the light shines elsewhere.” Normandi Ellis,… ~ September 16, 2012
The story of a Storyteller & his Instrument… It’s a familiar sight. Hues of the melting twilight blend into the silhouettes of curious listeners who have assembled around… ~ January 18, 2012
The divine art of disguise……….. Assam has a rich tradition of the theatrical arts. The tradition of the temple dancers in Assam goes back to the 9th… ~ September 12, 2011
Pithora Paintings The Pithora paintings trail back long into history and find their roots in the cave paintings, thousands of years old.… ~ February 18, 2010