Patterns used in Mughal Art and Architecture
Indian architecture and arts are influenced by Mughal architecture, during Mughal rule in India. Mughal architecture flourished in India by Mughals in 16th to 18th century. Mughal art and...
Category: Art
Use Of Paper Mache Craft For Daily Use And House Decoration
(Guest post by : Ashutosh- Owner of online handicraft store www.CraftsandLooms.com) Paper mache or papier mache is an easy to make art that is used for creating daily utility...
Wood craft of Chittoor-Andhra Pradesh
Wood craft is very ancient craft practiced in India. Though very ancient crafts are practiced in mud (terracotta ),slowly people started using wood because of its durability. I have...
Peacock design using colorful cloths
Already started sharing about peacock designs in my blog. In one of my previous posts shared about Peacock design carvings . In this post sharing a peacock design made...
Tholu Bommalata- hand painted leather puppets
Tholu Bommalata, (In Telugu, Tholu – leather, Bommalata – puppet dance), is the traditional craft of AndhraPrandesh, which was flourished under the patronage of Vijayanagar kingdom. The bright color...
Carvings on ceiling -unique feature in Hoysala temples
Hoysala dynasty is one of the powerful dynasties ruled Karnataka. History says , they were brave as well as patrons of arts. There are many temples in Karanataka built...
Patachitra- Pride of Orissa
Already I have written about Patachitra in my earlier post. In this post sharing about the process of making patachitra and the designs and motifs used in Patachitra. The...
Patachitra- Paintings that narrate stories- Pride of Orissa
It has been more than 2 months , I haven’t written any post. Missed all the posts written by my blogger friends. Life was hectic for few days, till...
Lakshmi Sculpture at Somanathapura Temple – Exquisite Hoysala Stone Carving and Architectural Masterpiece
I had planned to publish this post on the auspicious occasion of Lakshmi Puja during Deepavali, but for several reasons, it had to be postponed. Life always gives us...
Beautiful Deepavali Lamps Collection – Traditional Diya Decoration Ideas
Introduction: Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm across India. The word Deepavali literally means “a row of lights.” During this auspicious festival, homes,...