An interview with artist Nishanth Hiremath
I have published interviews with a few artists and craft-persons in my blog. While posting about artist Nishanth I’m feeling extremely happy and proud. Though we both studied in...
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Decoupage table- to make a table look new
This year I have worked on many decoupage projects. Decoupage table for my craft room, then a decoupage shelf for the same. I feel decoupage is a simple craft...
Clay dolls from West Bengal
Doll making is an ancient craft . In India this must have started with making of terracotta dolls , and then with wood and other available materials. Dolls making...
Kalamakari border- on Chanderi silk
Often this happens with me. Once I pick up one craft or art, I will make 3-4 projects in that particular craft/ art continuously. Like if I pick up...
Saree design- with Kalamkari border
I never get satisfied with designing saree or dresses with Kalamkari designs. From my collection of patches I had designed a saree with Kalamkari patches. Nowadays there are many...
Tanjore paintings- Rich heritage of a small city Tanjore
Tanjavur or Tanjore is a small city in Tamilanadu, famous for Brihadeeswarar Temple, one of the largest temples of India. Tanjavur art / paintings originated from this city. Tanjavur...
Decoupage with paper napkin
In the process of decorating my craft room , I have already made a table using decoupage , a wooden basket with antique look to keep craft papers and...
Peacock design – woodwork
I have already shared about peacock designs using many media.Some of those are Screen printing peacock design on saree , Peacock design in ancient temple as well as peacock...
Chikankari Sarees- from Lucknow
Lucknow – state capital of UttarPradesh,which is famous for its Moghal tradition, known as city of Nawabs, also famous for its chikankari embroidery. There may be very few who...
Peacock design in Batik painting
Peacock inspires many forms of arts and crafts. It has influenced our ancient arts as well as modern arts. In fabric and jewellery design we find huge influence of...