Interview with an artist- Mural artist Shri Chandra Rawal
Sculpturing is the art which requires lots of practise and patience. I always longed to learn sculpturing , but due to time constraint my wish is not fulfilled :(,...
Ranjana's Craft Blog :My experiences with arts and crafts
Decoupage on metal
Decoupage bug has bitten me. I have completed many decoupage projects. I had learnt decoupage few years ago. My first decoupage was on an aluminum plat, about which I...
Quick way to design a saree with a lace
Saree can be designed with many techniques like hand embroidery, machine embroidery, painting, printing. I have tried these techniques to design saree for my customers. The easiest way I...
Peacock design – wood work
I have already shared many peacock designs. Some on sarees which I have printed using screen printing techniques, and some sculpted in very ancient temples. Recently when visited a...
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...
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...