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‘Mentoring Magic’ at Gallery 47-A | Madhubani, Gond and Bhil artisans rethink the traditional
A recent exhibition at Gallery 47-A saw traditional Madhubani, Gond and Bhil artisans take risks with their compositions and ...
Appa thinks in logic, I think in colour: Akhil Anand
Akhil Anand, 14-year-old son of chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, is gearing up for his debut solo art exhibition in ...
Folk music, snakes-and-ladders to aid snakebite awareness in Bundelkhand
BHOPAL: Alha, a folk music genre and heroic ballad narrating the tales of two legendary warriors, Alha and Udal, is playing a ...
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6 Sustainable Family Crafts to Teach Kids Indian Traditions & Upcycling
Teach your kids these 6 beautiful and sustainable family crafts that turn household waste into meaningful creations — from ...
Alha folk music, snake-and-ladder game part of snakebite awareness campaign in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: A folk ballad narrating the tales of two legendary warriors, Alha and Udal, has now been adapted as an educational supplement to teach villagers in Madh ...
A new book brings short histories of Phad, Kalighat, and other iconic Indian folk art styles
Phad scrolls traditionally depicted the exploits of local heroes, chief among them being the folk deities Pabuji (Pabuji Ki ...
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Appraisal: Carl Worner Folk Art Bottle, ca. 1900 - PBS
Check out Ken Farmer's appraisal of a Carl Worner folk art bottle, ca. 1900, in Living History Farms, Hour 1.
From ghevar, karondas, to hari choodiyaan: Celebrating saawan with food, festivals, folk art, and traditions
The lush greens of saawan have long inspired celebration through tradition and festivity. Fields and landscapes are awash with freshly bathed greenery, while bustling markets echo the season’s colours ...