Tag: ramayana

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 […]

The Feminine Art of Madhubani

Madhubani, which literally translates to forests of honey, is a beautiful ages old art form, developed by the women of Mithila, a district in the state of Bihar in eastern India. Traditionally, women used their delicate fingers, nibs, twigs and matchsticks to create the lines and fill in colors made from natural material. Madhubani art […]