Kalamkari – The Exotic, Designer Art of India
We went shopping for my nephew’s school art project recently, where he had to recreate the image in his art book – which happened to be the ancient art form of Kalamkari – on a canvas board
Tag: fine art
When God Comes to Visit…
This is not a blog about any supernatural powers, but about the ancient Indian art called Phad which originated in the colorful region of Rajasthan hundreds of years ago. This is perhaps one art that is more famous for the function or purpose it fulfills, than just for art’s sake. It is believed that when […]
Pithora – Tribal Art of Gratitude
We have seen a revival in the Pithora tribal art form, thanks to a renewed interest in the rich heritage of tribal art, with several artists becoming known through the art. Pithora is a truly tribal art form by origin, and was never created with aesthetic purposes. The generous use of bright colors in creating […]
