Rooftop – Where India Inspires Creativity

Torus Mandala Workshop with Karishma Parikh

Torus Yantra is a fascinating pattern in sacred geometry and is drawn by repeating circles, the first one is created by drawing 12 circles and the second making 24 circles. Torus Mandala is believed to be the energetic pattern of our hearts. As we reduce stress and open our hearts, our heart rate increases and

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Impasto Painting Workshop with Chatrya

Impasto Painting Workshop with Chatrya

There are tons of art and art forms for creative minds to explore. All they miss is quality exposure. One such art form that is truly going to win your list of favourites is Impasto Painting. The sparkling spread of rich and vibrant colours used in the art form is truly compelling by all means. Rooftop

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Cheriyal Painting

Cheriyal Painting Workshop with Surbhi Sethia

Cheriyal paintings are the pictorial presentation of scenes from Indian mythological epics such as Ramayana, Mahabharata, Garuda Purana, Krishna Leela, Markandeya Purana and other mythological scripts. Cheriyal paintings are very similar to other folk paintings eg Pattachitra, Phad painting, and the likes as they also act as a visual medium for storytelling. Cheriyals have mythical

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Phad paintings

DIY Guide to Phad Painting

A Phad painting is a popular Rajasthani folk painting style that features stories of the Gods Devnarayan and Pabuji. While the art form was entirely dedicated to these gods in the earlier days, today, modifications have been made to include stories from other mythologies, like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. What if you lead a nomadic

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Madhubani Painting

Madhubani Painting: Bihar On The Front

Madhubani art originates in Mithila, the ancient city where Sita, King Janak’s daughter, was born. The king is claimed to have commissioned a Mithila painting to mark his daughter’s marriage to Lord Rama of Ayodhya. Today, Madhubani paintings thrive as a household art form based on social norms and rituals. Regenesis of Madhubani Paintings in

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Journaling art workshop

Journaling Art Workshop with Brevish Dixit

Art journaling is a combination of drawing, mark-making, writing, painting, calligraphy, and collage. Journaling is a practice that we can do consistently. A motivational journal or art or event planner or bullet journal (BuJo) are popular types of journals. The art looks vintage and aesthetic. If you are someone who loves art and writing, Rooftop’s Journaling

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Lambani Embroidery Sling Bag workshop with Shahin Karwani

Lambani Embroidery Sling Bag Workshop With Shahin Karwani

Lambanis, also known as “Banjaras”, who originally came from Marwar are semi-nomadic people who reside mostly in Southern and Middle India. The Lambani women practice a unique mirror and embroidery craft, which they mostly use for making their own traditional dresses or for giving to their daughters for their weddings. The Lambani embroidery is a

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Dream catcher workshop with Vaishali Mehta

Dream catcher workshop with Vaishali Mehta

A dream catcher is no alien to us. We all have known and appreciated it over the years. Its unique structure that is woven using appealing materials makes it truly insightful and one of the most amazing pieces to bring home. So why not try making this unique masterpiece by yourself that can effectively guard

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