Uttarakhand, a state in northern India, boasts a rich tradition of unique jewellery. With two distinct communities, Kumaon and Garhwal, the region offers a wide variety of traditional designs.

Paubha emerges as an exquisite artform from the valleys of Kathmandu. It’s more than just being visually appealing, it’s in fact a profound spiritual and cultural journey.

This traditional form of storytelling combines puppetry, oral narration, music, and dance to bring ancient tales to life. The name Chadar Badar, meaning “the play of shadow,” reflects the essence of this art form, where skilled puppeteers manipulate string puppets behind a curtain, casting their shadows onto a screen.

Sikh Art can be seen as an art deeply rooted in religious and cultural contexts. Regardless of whether art itself is religious or not, Sikh Art basically was and has been a reflection of values, history and spirituality of Sikhism.

In the mid-20th century, Pop Art emerged as a vibrant cultural response to the growing waves of consumerism and mass media. This movement was distinguished by its bold embrace of bright colors, striking graphics, and a deep fascination with popular culture.

It’s fascinating to see how history glorifies the differences only to tell us how similar we all are… aren’t we? Our art and architecture, philosophies and sciences only reveal to us that we are different by DNAs and same by cells. And that’s what the (hi)story of Indo-Saracenic Architecture reflects.

Ganjifa is a traditional Indian card game that also serves as an art form deeply rooted in India’s cultural and historical heritage. The origins of Ganjifa cards can be traced back to the 15th century in Persia (modern-day Iran), from where they were introduced to India during the Mughal period.

The tedious art of ice sculpting is heavy on the skills but easy on the eyes. From having seen it on the sets of Game of Thrones, not many have ever consciously noticed the beauty of it except the festivals that celebrate the art form.

In Indian art, Raja Ravi Varma is a visionary who transformed the perception of Hindu mythology. He gave gods and goddesses human faces for the first time, painting them with such depth and emotion that they seemed to step out of ancient texts into everyday life.

The Tagore family of Calcutta (now Kolkata) stands as a cornerstone of Indian cultural renaissance, particularly in the realm of art. Spanning multiple generations, the Tagores played a pivotal role in shaping modern Indian art, literature, and philosophy. Their contributions were not limited to a single artistic medium; rather, they excelled in various forms including painting, poetry, music, and theatre…