27Sep
Grey Steel & Glistening Gold
The history of Rajputs has been one of great courage and bravery in wars against
Tag: Rajasthan
17May
A picture is worth a thousand words…
these artists draw and paint the entire scene in its full grandeur in amazing detail and fineness on a small canvas, for the king to keep as a memory of the event. These were the exquisite Miniature paintings of Rajasthan in the 16th Century, the incredibly detailed enchanting visual narratives of royal festivities
18Mar
Pichwai Paintings
When Indra, the lord of rains, showed his wrath on the people of Vrindavan, with violent
18Jan
The Story of Kathputli
Kathputli craft is an ancient and one of the most popular performing arts of Rajasthan, a state in western India. The word “kathputli” derives from “kaath” or wood and “putli” or toy.
08Jan
Kaavad / Kavad
Kaavad is a rich, oral tradition of storytelling in Rajasthan, believed to be 4oo years old. Kaavad is also the name of the medium used for this kind of storytelling;
18Nov
Molela ~ terracotta plaque
Molela is a small, non descript village in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, situated on the banks of the river Banas. The distinction here lies in the terracotta plaques made here, only here all over India.
