15Sep
Pothi Chitra: Palm Leaf Manuscripts Of Odisha
In the same way that the Egyptians used papyrus made from the Cyperus papyrus plant, the artists of Odisha used palm leaf manuscripts, or Pothi Chitra.
12Sep
Exploring Uncommon Pattachitra Motifs and Themes
Just as a million drops of water make up the sea, a multitude of themes, motifs, and subjects grace Indian traditional paintings. A prominent example is ‘composite paintings’, in which parts of humans, animals, or objects are used to make up a complete picture.
31Jul
Paintings on Friendship in Traditional Indian Art
With Friendship Day coming around the corner, there’s some nostalgia in store for all of us. Soon Google’s Discover page will start popping up with Friendship Day quotes and paintings on friendship. And you’ll see kids and teenagers exchanging colourful friendship bands and posting pictures of their friends on social media. And while all of
03Feb
Understanding The Motifs And Themes Of Pattachitra
India has been home to many kinds of art forms, some of which have survived the test of time. The modern art materials and colours have influenced the evolution of some art forms, , while others have remained the same. In this article, Rooftop talks about the intricate motifs and the beautiful themes of Pattachitra
02Sep
The Importance Of Ganpati In Indian Art And Culture
Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day celebration. This holds a very special place in all our hearts that marks the birth of the favourite Bappa
25Aug
5 Ganpati Inspired Indian Art Forms
Did you hear the ringing? It’s festive bells. Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner, and we are eagerly waiting for our beloved Ganpati Bappa’s arrival
23Aug
Pattachitra Paintings: Folktales Of Orissa Preserved In Art
Pattachitra paintings have been considered a form of folk art since their inception. In Sanskrit, “Patta” means cloth, and “Chitra” stands for a picture
18Aug
Discover Traditional Artforms On this Krishna Janmashtami
With the day of Janmashtami approaching, people all over India are all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gopala,
20Jul
5 Indian Art Forms That Survived The Generation
The Indian art form is a treasure which gets more valuable by passing time. Nature, households, festivals, communities and mythology are the main elements that inspire Indian art.
18Sep
Pattachitra Workshop With Monali Mohanty
There is nothing more wholesome and gratifying as learning an art form that is abundant in history, culture, and colors! At Rajasthan Studio, we are consciously attempting to curate such experiences for all you art lovers out there! This time, in collaboration with Ms. Monali Mohanty, we organized a Pattachitra Workshop. Through this wonderful experience,