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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Kalamkari Art: The 3,000-Year-Old Painting Tradition That Uses a Bamboo Pen Dipped in Fermented Jaggery
Kalamkari art evokes a distinct feeling when you gaze at it. The 3,000-Year-Old painting tradition uses bamboo to create elusive art not seen elsewhere.
Which Hindu God Paintings Belong in Your Home According to Vastu
Wondering which Hindu god painting belongs in your home? Explore the symbols, meanings and Vastu traditions behind popular deity artworks.
Best Miniature Gifts for Diwali in 2026
Make the vibrant festival of lights extra sparkling with these cute yet memorable miniature gifts for Diwali.
Meet Venkat Raman Singh Shyam: The Gond Artist Carrying His Family's Vision from Bhopal to the World
Venkat Raman Singh Shyam has taken Gond art to heights unheard of, and he is not the first person in his family to do so.
Meet J. Gurappa Chetty: The Kalamkari Artist Keeping the Srikalahasti Pen Tradition Alive in Andhra Pradesh
J. Gurappa Chetty spent his life preserving Srikalahasti Kalamkari, from learning the craft as a boy to teaching generations of artists and keeping its stories alive.
Gond Painting Workshop: What Happens When a Gond Artist Teaches You to See Like One
Learn what to expect from a Gond art workshop, from traditional patterns and techniques to the stories and cultural context behind this distinctive art form.
How to Buy Authentic Madhubani Paintings: Why Most Online Listings Are Not What They Claim
Learn how to identify authentic Madhubani paintings, understand their traditional styles, spot handmade details, and make informed choices when buying Mithila art.
Pichwai Painting for Beginners: Why the Lotus Is the Gateway to Understanding the Entire Tradition
Learn Pichwai painting with this beginner-friendly guide covering essential materials, lotus motifs, colours, techniques, common mistakes, and practice tips.
This Diwali, Swap UNO and Dobble for Koku and FATAC
This Diwali, put UNO and Dobble away and play Koku and FATAC, two Indian card games built for family nights, kids’ tables and office Diwali parties.
What Is FATAC? How to Play the Indian Art Card Game Built for Slapping
What is FATAC? How to play Rooftop’s Indian art card game: Snap, Memory and Slap Dash rules, ages, where to play and why it suits the Diwali kids’ table.
Nobody Ever Formally Taught Jangarh Singh Shyam to Paint
Jangarh Singh Shyam didn't learn painting from a master. He used his surrounding as an inspiration and created something nobody else could.
Koku Cards: How to Play India’s Fastest Symbol-Matching Card Game
How to play Koku Cards, the Indian symbol-matching card game with 57 folk motifs. Rules for all 3 modes, player count, age and Diwali game night tips.
What Vastu Really Says About the Paintings in Your Home
Vastu tells you a lot about the paintings in your home. It is time for you to look closely and make the right choice.
Koku and FATAC vs UNO and Dobble: Which Card Game Wins Indian Game Night?
Koku and FATAC vs UNO and Dobble, scored over six rounds: learning time, group size, age, strategy and art. The honest pick for Diwali and family game night.
The Gond Art Revival: Why a Generation Raised on Screens Is Returning to Hand-Painted Marks
Discover why Gond art is gaining popularity, what is driving its revival, and how growing demand is creating new opportunities and challenges for its artists.
Gond Art Is Everywhere on Instagram. The Artists Who Created It Are Earning Almost Nothing.
Gond art is everywhere on Instagram, but the artists behind it often see little of the money it generates. Here's how the market leaves them behind.
The Book That Changed How I Look at Hazaribagh
Birhor Songs & Folklore is a slim volume from a small press in Hazaribagh that completely changed my perspectives about a lot of things.
Gond Art as a Housewarming Gift: Why It Outlasts Every Other Option on the List
Discover why Gond art makes a meaningful housewarming gift, with original paintings that bring colour, character, and cultural stories into a new home.
Gond Art Symbolism: The Sacred Tree and What It Reveals About a Forest People's Worldview
Explore the symbolism of Gond art, from its intricate patterns and animal motifs to the stories, beliefs, nature, and traditions behind them.
Gond Art for Beginners: You Do Not Need to Be an Artist to Start
Learn Gond art for beginners with simple patterns, basic techniques, and practical tips to help you understand and start painting in the Gond tradition.