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Wrought Iron - A new age wall decor
Metal wall art is definitely the new age décor. It has taken over the traditional wall art paintings and regular hangings. Metal hangings and metal sculptors look chic and profusely stylish. It undeniably takes the décor of the entire room to another level.
Our Future - Handmade in India
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How SANJHI is made
Folklore tells us that the origins of this art form lie with Radhe, who made Sanjhi rangolis using natural colors, along with flowers, leaves and colored stones, to woo Krishna. The other gopis soon followed suit, also making intricate designs to impress Krishna. Sanjhi has been popular ever since, and during the Mughal period, contemporary themes were introduced for greater perspective. Today, Sanjhi art is found in many homes and spaces. It has been displayed in Delhi metro stations and was recently used for pictograms during the Commonwealth Games. To create a Sanjhi design, stencils are made on paper (mostly...
Sanjhi: Exquisite hand-cut paper art
The beauty of Sanjhi lies in its delicate designs and elaborate picture motifs. Most of the designs are compositions narrating tales related to Krishna. The craftsmen use small fine custom-made scissors to cut the stencils and then use the stencil to create images.
Making of a Pichwai Painting
Pichwais traditionally was life size painting as they were hung behind the deity but as time passed by the size of the paintings started reducing. Also, the paper is used as an alternative instead of cotton fabric. A Pichwai now belongs everywhere. Because of their beauty and brilliance, Pichwais are now also hung on house walls and other places and are no longer restricted to the temples. Hence, the artists are now making paintings of smaller proportions, which are apt for the smaller homes of today.