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
Inside the land of Odisha- Incredible India’s best-kept secret is a small bustling village Raghurajpur. Located around 15 km from Puri, the village houses around… Read More »Raghurajpur – An Artist’s Abode
History Rajasthan has been practising the ancient method of hand block printing on textiles with rich natural colours for approximately 500 years. The Chhipa clan… Read More »The Ancient Art of Fabric Print: Hand Block Printing
The city of Jaipur was planned in a way that different types of craftsmen, such as woodworkers, jewelers, and textile craftsmen, lived in separate mohallas or small neighborhoods. While roaming in the markets of Jaipur, you will find many such mohallas.
The 21st century is seeing the return of old traditions and cultures with a modern twist. In this mix, many Indian practices in different areas… Read More »Terracotta Jewellery: Antiquely Ecofriendly