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Gond Art : A Folk Art Form with Beautiful Tribal Colours, Themes, and Shapes
Gond Art comes with a rich history and nature-inspired themes. Now commonly used, it embodies the culture of the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh.
Art & Culture
Bhoota Kola – Fiery Folk Art Form of Konkan Culture
The coastal region of Tulu Nadu, stretching beyond Mangalore, has a lot of cultural value imbibed in its traditional beliefs and rituals. Among these the most significant ritual is the Bhoota Kola.
Art & Culture
Pichwai Paintings – An Elegant Folk Art Form of Rajasthan
The Pichwai Paintings are believed to have originated about four centuries ago. It is said to have arisen from the state of Rajasthan, more precisely from the Nathdwara town in the state. The word “Pichh” means back, and the word “wai” translates to textile hanging.
Art & Culture
Experiencing Theyyam, Traditional Folk Art Form of Kerala
Theyyam traditional folk Art form of Kerala, a thousand-year-old ritual since the folklore has it that these Human Gods solve all the problems who pray to them.
Art & Culture
Indian Folk Art Mandana: The Doomed Tradition Needs to be Preserved
Mandana is the oldest forms of tribal art that has survived economically in India till ages. It is done in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh by one of the ancientest tribal communities, the Meenas.
Art & Culture
Warli Painting – A Timeless Folk Art Form of India
The Warli painting, created by the Warli tribe, residing in the north Sahyadri Range is one such priceless art form that though carried on for years by the tribe has found fame, appreciation and usability in today’s modern times.
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Jamini Roy – A Treasure of Modern Folk Art
Some artists break all these barriers to become truly celebrated and their work becomes world renowned. Jamini Roy also belongs to this league.
Art & Culture
Folk Art Forms of India – Defining Our Cultural Diversity
The best known folk art forms of India that are flourishing with a well-established market for their artefacts are featured here
Design
Revive-it-yourself – Potli Folk Art Kit
How to be creative using ready do-it-yourself kit of Indian art and craft. Whenever we want to do some artwork, our choices are confined to few things available in the marketplace – fabric design, oil painting, water colours, paper and gum, etc.
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