16May
The woven willows of Kashmir
Deeply intertwined with the day-to-day lives of the natives, the craft of weaving wicker into
10May
A Gond folktale of Mahua
Long ago a Gond leader was taking a stroll in the countryside. He was looking
08May
Matka – The earthen pot
When gods and demons were churning the ocean (Sheersagar) for the divine Nectar (Mahamrita), an
08May
Music from the Divine
Indian musical instruments owe their existence to the divine. Gandharvas, Kinnaras, Narada, Tumburu are some
07May
Bagh – The story of a Journey
We asked a simple question – “what is your history”, not knowing what stories have
07May
Ranidongri – The basket makers in disguise
Wives is basket maker weave beautiful grass baskets while their men hide behind the characters
07May
Jobat – Bhil wedding rituals
Words fall short, two eyes less and two ears insufficient when the dance of the
06May
The story of Indigo
In the February of 1615, British naval forces under the command of Nicholas Downton strategically
23Apr
Blog ~ 100th post
Through the last 99 posts we have toured around alleys, bathed in shadows of vernacular
31Jan
Have you felt it yet?
It’s as if the fully matured leaves of the Chinar tree are in perfect synchrony with
29Dec
Tying a knot to tradition
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly
22Nov
An art that can sweep you off your feet
Woven carpets – a rich woven textile that is designed to adorn the naked floor till
