03Apr
The Eternal Azure…Ajrak
Long time ago, there was a king of Sindh, who like any other king, was
Tale
30Mar
Bobbili Veena
Darsana sparsane chasya bhoga svargapavargade | Punito viprahatyadi patakaih patitam janam || Danda sambhuruma tantri
22Mar
Old Earth, Timeless Kiln
When nomads settled down in cities at the beginning of civilization, it was a turning point
18Mar
Pichwai Paintings
When Indra, the lord of rains, showed his wrath on the people of Vrindavan, with violent
11Mar
Woolen weaves of the hills
Large fields, small hills, going uphill in the summer and coming downhill in the winter,
06Mar
Lacquer Lathe Work
Colour permeates every single activity in an Indian’s life, more so in our villages. In Kutch, Gujarat, colour pervades not just the gorgeous clothes of the Kutchi people but even the small, nondescript items of everyday use. Spoons and ladles, chakla – belan (board and rolling pin), toys, stools, dandiya sticks, everything is covered with psychedelic patterns and merging zig zags of contrasting colours.
