Paintings Which Inspire Us
We may not love to paint but we all love paintings. Painting is silent poetry, it is a self-discovery, it is imaginative yet surreal and… Read More »Paintings Which Inspire Us
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The Mystery Of Peru’s Nazca Lines
The past clings onto the most unexpected of places. History is etched on every surface if one has the eyes to find it out. Ever… Read More »The Mystery Of Peru’s Nazca Lines
Ramesseum – Funerary Temple of Ramses
Scattered with broken statues and ruins, founded in the 13th century BC, the Ramessum is a mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II. It is located… Read More »Ramesseum – Funerary Temple of Ramses
B.B. Lal: In Search of Truth
Braj Basi Lal, a centenarian is one of the first-generation archaeologists of Independent India. The Padma Vibhushan (2021)
Khurja: The Ceramic Town
“Clay acts almost as an antidote to the overwhelm of the digital world.” -Jennifer Waverek. According to the writer of “Pottery-making Cultures and Indian Civilization,”… Read More »Khurja: The Ceramic Town
Terracotta Pottery: The Ancient Indian Art
Pottery is the exclusive and earliest art of clay. Pottery is the first man-made synthetic material. This legacy of the traditional art form follows up… Read More »Terracotta Pottery: The Ancient Indian Art
Jaipur –The Legacy of Blue Pottery
Blue Pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur, though it is Turko-Persian in origin. The name ‘blue pottery’ comes from the eye-catching blue dye used to color the pottery.
Kutchi Embroidery – The Antique Art Form of Gujrat
Kutch is a place of artsy wonders. The streets are filled with awe-inspiring talents. One only needs a single look to fall in love with… Read More »Kutchi Embroidery – The Antique Art Form of Gujrat
Channapatna – The Incredible Town of Toys in Karnataka
Did you know the residents have been making toys for a living for nearly 200 years now? This is the story of a town with a… Read More »Channapatna – The Incredible Town of Toys in Karnataka
Chikankari – The Artistic Embroidery of Lucknow
History Different tales about the origins of Chikankari have been told by the workers themselves in Lucknow. Chikankari, which literally translates to “embroidery,” is one… Read More »Chikankari – The Artistic Embroidery of Lucknow