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Tanjore Art - Ancient Roots

Tanjore Art - Ancient Roots

Thanjavur has a unique place in the history of Indian painting, in that it houses the 11th century Chola wall paintings in the Brihadeshwara Temple (Periya koyil or Pervudaiyar koyil in Tamil)...

Tanjore Art - Ancient Roots

Thanjavur has a unique place in the history of Indian painting, in that it houses the 11th century Chola wall paintings in the Brihadeshwara Temple (Periya koyil or Pervudaiyar koyil in Tamil)...

Sacred Art of Thanjavur

Sacred Art of Thanjavur

A classical artform from southern India, Thanjavur painting – also known as Tanjore painting – is a celebration of the region’s rich artistic tradition, named after the town of Thanjavur...

Sacred Art of Thanjavur

A classical artform from southern India, Thanjavur painting – also known as Tanjore painting – is a celebration of the region’s rich artistic tradition, named after the town of Thanjavur...

Problems faced by Dhokra Artisans

Problems faced by Dhokra Artisans

This art form is widely appreciated and is wooing art lovers across the globe. But they miss out on having exposure to the change in trends, marketing hence over the...

Problems faced by Dhokra Artisans

This art form is widely appreciated and is wooing art lovers across the globe. But they miss out on having exposure to the change in trends, marketing hence over the...

Evolution of Dhokra in India

Evolution of Dhokra in India

While Dhokra art originated in West Bengal, over time the tribes moved to Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa and Chhattisgarh as well as places like Kerala and Rajasthan. Hence, the art...

Evolution of Dhokra in India

While Dhokra art originated in West Bengal, over time the tribes moved to Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa and Chhattisgarh as well as places like Kerala and Rajasthan. Hence, the art...

Dhokra - Marvelous Metal Casting

Dhokra - Marvelous Metal Casting

Dhokra (also spelt Dokra) is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used....

Dhokra - Marvelous Metal Casting

Dhokra (also spelt Dokra) is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used....

6 Useful Tips to buy Handicraft Online

6 Useful Tips to buy Handicraft Online

Over the past decade, shopping has truly gone digital. From flight tickets to electronics, groceries, furniture and jewellery, we now buy everything online. But when it comes to purchasing high...

6 Useful Tips to buy Handicraft Online

Over the past decade, shopping has truly gone digital. From flight tickets to electronics, groceries, furniture and jewellery, we now buy everything online. But when it comes to purchasing high...