Kutchwork on Salwar Top
I had been to Belgaum(a city in Karnataka), in 2009. This is the place,where I studied, stayed for four years. This city brings me lots of memories-good, bad and...
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Kumkuma Bharani- with Peacock design
I’ve shared about my collection of Kumkuma Bharanis( Container to store Vermilion) in previous posts: My collection of Kumkuma Baharanis Some more Kumkuma Bharanis Paper Mache Kumkuma Bharanis One of my...
Murudeshwara- The story of Aatmalinga
In the previous post you have read about Murudeshwara Temple. As I’ve mentioned , the piece of Aatmalinga thrown by Raavana fell here. What made Raavana to throw the...
Murudeshwara- Temple on Seashore
This temple is known as one of the oldest temples in India, as it dates to the time of Ramayana. I can say this is blend of beauty of...
Stained Glass Painting
Stained Glass is colored glass. These are used to create pattern, for windows. The same kind of patterns can be painted on glasses using glass paint. 6-7 years back...
We three met after fifteen years
We were always in contact through mails and used to talk with one another over phone. I met Naga many times and Archu too, but separately .After 15 years we stayed...
Screen printing On Cotton sarees
Last month , I had to travel, all were unplanned. I enjoyed travelling. But it was very strenuous .In between screen printed on 3 cotton sarees. The below one I...
Wood carvings on ceiling of a temple
This is the temple I have been visiting since years ,which is in our native place Kumta. In fact everybody in Kumta, know about this temple “Shri Shantika Parameshwari...
Kawad-Amazing small wooden temple
Few months back, I had visited a craft-fest, where artists from different parts of India, exhibited their works. I saw very interesting piece of work. Here it is Can you guess,...
Kalamkari Patchwork on a Saree
In previous post I had mentioned to share about the Kalamkari patch work made on a saree. Kalamkari is technique of painting on cloth with vegetable dyes. You can...