Puppetry in India – Types and Key Aspects
Puppets or “Kathputli” is an ancient and popular form of folk entertainment. Egyptians are probably the earliest known puppeteers. String...
Gond Paintings: A Mystic World Created by Dots and Lines
Gond Painted Tray The word Gond comes from the Dravidian expression kond , meaning green mountain .The Gonds were...
Madhubani Paintings: A Journey from Village walls to Canvas
Madhubani, which means Forest of Honey, (Madhu-honey, Bans-forest or woods) is a small village in the northern part of Bihar....
History of Bandhani or Indian Tie & Dye Technique
The history of dyeing can be dated back to pre-historic times. This art finds its mentions in the Alexander the...
Dhokra – Tribal Craftsmen Keeping a 4000 Year Old Non-Ferrous Metal Casting Technique Alive.
Dhokra is a tribe of metalsmiths of West Bengal. The tribe which are still nomads with few settlements now extends...
History of Potli Bags
Potli Bags are partnering Indian people since Vedic civilization. They have increased their canvas from being a utility in olden...