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The Magic of Rooftop’s Curated Experiences

When it comes to weddings, everyone wants to make the day as special and memorable as possible. But for Nisha* and Jatin*, their wedding was truly one for the books. They entrusted Rooftop to make their two-state wedding an event that would be remembered for decades to come. The idea for incorporating art into the

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Dhokra Handicraft

Dhokra handicrafts: The story so far

We have all seen the famous ‘Dancing Girl ’of Mohenjodaro sculpture at least once, either in our school history textbooks or in a handicraft store. At first, it may seem to be like any other abstract art piece to adorn your house. But there is more to the sculpture and its provenance. It is what

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Patola Saree

The Timeless Beauty of the Elegant Patola Sarees

The Patola sarees are rich handloom silk sarees from Gujarat, and the name translates to ‘queen of silks’. These sarees are known for their distinctive vibrant colours and are filled with motifs depicting animals and flowers. Did you know that the geometric motifs are so intricately and carefully woven into this textile that the saree

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The Stories behind the most expensive Indian artworks

Paintings are priceless, as they encompass one’s imagination, hard work, and emotions. It is a canvas filled with one’s imagination and expression. That said, our Indian artists are in no way falling behind European artists. Our artists have garnered much acclaim in international auction houses. Auctions are a great place to understand the value of

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Pantone colour of the year in Indian Art

Pantone Colour of the Year 2023 and Indian Art

Pantone’s color of the year is Viva magenta, but how well it is represented in Indian art forms? Pantone has just revealed Viva Magenta as the colour of the year for 2023! But did you know that this vibrant hue can also be found in traditional Indian folk art?- Brace yourself for a burst of

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Official logo of the G20 Summit in India

G20 Summit 2023: Experience the culture of India

India is all set to host the G20 Summit on its 75th Independence anniversary! Apart from serving as the meeting venue, Indian cities have a lot to offer, as a tourist destinations, to ensure an experience of a lifetime: The Group of Twenty (G20) is the main setting for economic cooperation on a global scale.

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Serendipity Arts Festival 2022: All you need to know!

Held annually in Panaji, Goa the Serendipity Arts Festival was inaugurated by Goa CM Mr Pramod Sawant on 15th December 2022. The eight-day festival, one of the largest in South Asia, is usually held in the month of December. This year the festival will run from the 15th to the 22nd of December. It was

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The Uniqueness of Miniature Paintings

Miniature painting Typically, miniature paintings are created on small canvases and have detailed brushwork. The word “miniature” is derived from the Latin word ‘minium’, meaning “red lead,” and refers to the small size of the paintings. Miniature paintings are commonly associated with the art practice of the Persian, Indian, and Chinese courts, as well as

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Phad art

Business Studies Through Traditional Phad Art

Project Phad se Padh, an initiative by Rooftop in collaboration with MSMS II Museum transformed classrooms into art studios. Wherein, students from over 60 schools tried their hand at the traditional Phad painting. Individual Phad projects spanning over 20 ft and above

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