03Jul
Dhalapathara
Bandhu Das, while making tea for his customers, often overhears their chitter-chatter. They usually discuss
24Jun
CARTing
At the crack of dusk Hiraman cracks up Sultan. “Enroute Mandi”, he shouts in their
05Apr
Patta
Pattachitra is an ancient art of visual mobile storytelling, hailing from Bengal in India. The name Pattachitra has evolved from
02Feb
The Ink Diaries
The desire to communicate messages, ideas and stories through the means of visual depiction is
09Nov
Just a simple Bead!
In the towns of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, the talented glass workers engaged in sophisticated processes to create glass beads.
06Oct
On the Wood of Many Hues
A testament to the rich culture of Sheopur is the craft of lacquer which has about 400 years of
09Sep
Creators of the Creator
The process of Swamimalai, bronze casting craft is, in itself, a very spiritual experience. A Sthapathi is expected to be
12Aug
The Story & the storyteller!
As old as civilisation, the tradition of narrating stories with the help of puppets has been a great source of
17Jul
Amidst Rays of Hope and Sunlight
The air of the Chippa (Craftsmen) Mohalla Bagru, the area of the town that belongs to the printers seems permanently