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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Traditional Tattoos Among India’s Tribal Communities
Art of traditional tattoos among India's tribal communities, rich in culture.
Textiles from South India: Kasavu Sarees from Kerala
Kasavu sarees, Kerala's traditional golden-bordered textile craftsmanship.
Nirmal Toys: Handcrafted treasures from Telangana
Nirmal toys, vibrant handcrafted treasures from Telangana’s rich heritage
Traditional Jewellery of Uttarakhand
Jewellery of Uttarakhand, known for its designs and cultural significance
Paubha Painting: A Visual Delight from Nepal
Paubha painting, a vibrant and intricate art form from Nepal's rich heritage
Chadar Badar: The Art Of Storytelling
Chadar Badar unique art of storytelling through vibrant, embroidered textiles.
Sikh Art: Understanding the religious artistic style
Sikh art, a blend of spiritual symbolism and vibrant visual storytelling.
Two Rajasthani Art Forms, Two New Books: Rooftop and Jawahar Kala Kendra Bring Phad and Pichhavai to the World
Some art forms live in museums. Others live in temples, in the hands of itinerant singers, in the folds of a haveli's textile hangings — passed down not through galleries but through devotion, memory, and craft.
Indian Pop Art: From Hand-Painted Legends to Digital Canvases
Indian Pop Art, blending hand-painted legends with modern digital creativity.
Indo-Saracenic Architecture: Style, History and Famous Buildings | Rooftop
Indo-Saracenic architecture mixed Mughal domes, Hindu chhatris and Gothic plans in colonial India. Its features, architects, and building-by-building examples.
The Chilling Beauty of Ice Sculpting
Discover the artistry and science behind the mesmerizing craft of ice sculpting.
Mythological stories through Raja Ravi Varma’s Paintings
Explore how Raja Ravi Varma’s art brought Hindu mythological figures to life.
The Tagore Family: A Dynasty of Indian Artistic Innovation
Discover the Tagore family's vast influence on Indian art and cultural heritage.
Jaipur Arayash & Italian Frescoes: What’s the difference?
Explore the cultural contrasts between Jaipur Arayash and Italian frescoes.
The Enchanting Legacy of Jaipur’s Blue Pottery
Explore the captivating history and artistry of Jaipur’s iconic blue pottery.
Frescoes through the Ages: From Egypt To India
Learn how fresco art evolved from ancient Egypt to Renaissance Italy.
Morpankh Art: Peacock Feather Meaning, Krishna and How to Draw One | Rooftop
Morpankh art is the peacock feather in Indian painting, craft, and worship. Why Krishna wears it, how Pichwai, Warli, and Baiga artists paint it, and a simple way to draw one.
Exploring Indian Traditional Art Styles: The Timeless Depictions of Lord Krishna"
Explore the diverse artistic depictions of Lord Krishna across Indian art forms.