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The idea of art for tribe and tribal people is not quite aligned with the world view of it. Art isn’t exquisite for the the tribe it is integrated in their life the way food is. Art is playful, experiential, raw and real. That’s what one feels when they look at the art created by […]
Who is BELGUR MANDAVI? The Story Of Ghotul, Tribal Art and Anonymity Read More »
Kotpad, a small village nestled in the picturesque state of Odisha, holds a weaving tradition that is both captivating and vanishing with the passage of time. The artistry of Kotpad weaving, passed down through generations, embodies a softer, more artistic lens of the world. Weaver’s Homes at Kotpad Within the weavers’ abodes, a long corridor
The Red Thread: Tale of of Kotpad Weaving in Odisha Read More »
Over the years of globalization and industrialization, many art forms, especially those that require handicraft skills have come to extinction or have been looked over in favour of machine-made items. One such art form that hails from the Kutch region of Gujarat, is known as Rogan art. The Rogan art form is so rare that
Obsolete: Why Gujarat’s Rogan Art is dying? Read More »
In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, an ancient craft teeters on the edge of extinction. The Kashmiri copperware industry, once vibrant and thriving, now faces the overwhelming dominance of machine-made products. However, amidst this gloom, one artisan stands tall, Mohammad Aslam Bhat, who has taken it upon himself to revive this fading art form. Through
Kotpad, a small village nestled in the picturesque state of Odisha, holds a weaving tradition that is both captivating and vanishing with the passage of time. The artistry of Kotpad weaving, passed down through generations, embodies a softer, more artistic lens of the world. Weaver’s Homes at Kotpad Within the weavers’ abodes, a long corridor
The Red Thread: Tale of of Kotpad Weaving in Odisha Read More »