The Artistry and History Behind The Grandiose Mughal Carpets
This blog takes a look at some of the most interesting carpets of yesteryear: the Mughal carpets that once lay in royal courts, garden...
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Akbar’s Hamzanama: An Illustrated Masterpiece of the Mughal Era
Storytelling is an art as old as time itself. In the present, advertisers and marketers create brand stories and weave narratives. In the distant...
Icons, Themes, And Objects: European Symbols in Mughal Art
With the rising influence of the Mughal Empire as not merely a local stronghold but a powerful ruling dynasty, it was inevitable that its...
The History Of Playing Cards In India
Card games have been a celebrated hobby and means of entertainment since ancient times. Let’s take a look at the history of playing cards...
Exploring The Barahmasa Theme In Miniature Paintings
The Barahmasa Theme And The Art Of Storytelling Have you ever marvelled at the details of a Miniature painting and wondered about the story...
Ragamala Paintings: An Expression Of Music Through Art
Passion, Prose, Poetry And Ragamala Paintings Art and emotion were closely linked in ancient India. Poetry and prose intertwine in storytelling, as do music...
Miniature Paintings – Narrating Stories Of Mythological India
The miniature paintings that are narrating mythological stories are small, colourful pieces of art that expert artists intricately handcraft.