Indian Art Blog: Artist Interviews and Folk Art Guides
Read the Rooftop Indian art blog for in-depth stories, artist interviews, folk art guides and festive gifting ideas. Explore traditional Indian art through the artists who practise it.
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Madhubani Painting for Beginners: The One Myth Stopping You from Starting Today
Learn how to create Madhubani paintings as a beginner with simple motifs, traditional borders, and easy techniques. Explore the art form’s basics and discover guided learning experiences.
Best paintings under ₹10K on Rooftop: buy your first artwork
Seven original paintings under ₹10,000 on Rooftop, including Warli on cow dung Majarpat and Paitkar village scenes from Jharkhand. Start your collection here.
Art Careers in India That Actually Pay
Explore art careers in India that pay, from graphic design and illustration to animation and fine art. Discover earning potential and practical ways to monetise your creative skills.
Why a 40 Day Painting Still Matters in an AI World
Discover why a 40-day painting still matters in an AI-driven world, exploring the patience, skill, and cultural heritage behind traditional Indian art and the artists who keep it alive.
Indian art books for every level: the complete Artventures series by Rooftop
All Indian art book series from Rooftop, each in three levels. See what every Artventures title teaches, from Pichwai to Baiga, and whose art is inside.
Madhubani Art as a Wedding Gift: Why It Is the One Indian Art Form Made Specifically for This Occasion
Discover why Madhubani paintings make meaningful wedding gifts, explore their traditional motifs and symbolism, and find beautiful handmade artworks for every relationship and budget at Rooftop.
Can Traditional Art Survive on Instagram?
Explore how Instagram is changing the way traditional Indian art is discovered, the challenges artists face beyond viral reels, and why visibility must translate into fair pay and lasting support.
Best Indian Art Books for Kids & Curious Adults
Discover the best Indian art books for kids and curious adults, featuring traditional art forms like Pichwai, Gond, Warli and Madhubani through engaging workbooks for every skill level.
A First Timer's Guide to the Art Mumbai 2026
Explore Art Mumbai 2026 with this first-timer’s guide to the art fair, including what to see, how to plan your visit, and tips for enjoying the experience.
The Madhubani Revival: Why Young Indian Buyers Are Finally Collecting What Their Grandmothers Made
Discover Madhubani painting, its origins in Bihar’s Mithila region, traditional styles, celebrated women artists, and how this vibrant folk art continues to evolve today.
Explore these 10 Phad paintings on Rooftop
These 10 phad paintings on Rooftop will give you the full experience of devotion wrapped in pure art. Choose what's best for you!
Virendra Bannu on his father's ghazals, the Deogarh masters and what detail cannot do
The seventh-generation Jaipur miniature painter Virendra Banu talks candidly about how art can achieve what even masters cannot, in a heartfelt conversation with Rooftop.
Cheriyal Painting of Telangana and the Story Behind Its Traditional Scroll Art
Discover Cheriyal painting of Telangana, from its vibrant red scrolls and traditional techniques to the Nakashi artists preserving this unique Indian folk art.
Kalamkari for Beginners: Why Your First Lesson Has Nothing to Do With Painting
Learn how to get started with Kalamkari as a beginner, from using a traditional bamboo pen and drawing simple motifs to experimenting with natural dyes and creating your first textile artwork.
GI Tag is a Disaster for the Usta Community, Says Javed Usta
The renowned artist Javed Usta considers the GI tag a disaster for the Usta community and says it has done more harm to the art and the artists than good.
The Death That Changed Gond Art Forever
The Gond art was never the same after Jangarh Singh Shyam died by taking his own life. Explore the impact of his death and the legacy he left behind.
The Pichwai Moment: Why India's Most Serious Art Buyers Have Moved from Contemporary to Devotional
Discover the beauty and spiritual significance of Pichwai paintings, their growing appeal among art collectors, and why supporting the artists behind this centuries-old Nathdwara tradition matters.
Pattachitra Paintings Are Made on Cloth Treated with Chalk and Tamarind: Here Is Why That Changes Everything
Discover the sacred stories behind Pattachitra, Odisha’s intricate cloth painting tradition, and learn how its artists prepare canvases, create natural pigments, and preserve centuries-old techniques.
Madhubani Symbolism: The Fish, the Lotus, and the Cosmic Order Hidden in Every Painting
Explore the meaning behind Madhubani painting motifs, from fish and lotuses to the Sun, Moon, and Kohbar designs, and discover the stories and traditions of Mithila.
3 South Indian Painting Traditions and the Stories Behind Them
South Indian painting traditions offer more than visual beauty. Beneath their striking imagery lie stories that connect humanity, divinity, and the generations of artists who have kept these traditions alive.