On my frequent travels to villages across the country, the one thing that strikes me is the influence of art... read more

Gujarat has always held a special place in my heart for the wealth of architecture, handloom and crafts that the... read more

The craft Bidri gets its name from the town Bidar in the north-eastern part of Karnataka. The craft originated in... read more

As early as the twelfth century, the art of puppetry flourished in Andhra Pradesh, narrating stories of divinity, sometimes taking... read more

Patachitra is a term used for a style of wall painting, manuscript painting, palm-leaf etching, and painting on cloth, both... read more

The sound and music of a Toda love song from the lush green lands of Nilgiri fills the air with... read more

Dhokra, which is non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique is one of the earliest known methods of metal... read more