Two tales of differing contexts will tell the tale that local craftsmanship provides to architecture and vice versa. Both are concerned with matters of national identity through strengthening ideas from…
Artisanal products are those produced by artisans, either completely by hand or with hand tools or even mechanical means. These are produced without restrictions and are made using raw materials…
The endless ivory ground merged with the pristine blue sky. It is not from the white snow! The colourfully dressed attire of the people, with their beautiful camel rides, look…
The National Handicrafts and handlooms museum was designed by the master architect Charles Correa in the year 1990. But its famed name is National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy. This…
India is a country with diverse cultures and traditions, and has a strong background in crafts. Across regions and communities, artisans practice different Indian craft types. Some are rooted in…
When it comes to earning a living, art typically takes second place. People choose more “practical” alternatives and occupations that provide a steady income. With the emergence of contemporary art…
The Government of Rajasthan established the Indian Institute of Crafts & Design, Jaipur, as an autonomous institute in 1995 to work as a catalyst for change in the craft sector.…
India is a vibrant, culturally diverse country that has maintained its origins for many years via its exquisite arts and crafts. The foundation of Indian culture, which has received international…
One of the oldest crafts of India, the handicrafts of bamboo are well known to man. Various regions in India universally practice this craft form. The wide-ranged availability of bamboo…
An outsider’s perspective on India is that we instantaneously conjure images of Bollywood (as clichéd as it may seem), touristy historical monuments, bright colors, flavor-bursting cuisine, and a stunning and…
Arts and Crafts furniture, The Great Exhibition of 1851 held in London was the event that triggered the Arts and Crafts movement. William Morris’s vision inspired the emergence of the…
The Kakatiya Rudreshwara temple is one of the successful achievements and a master craftsmanship of the Kakatiya dynasty in the field of architecture. Popularly known as the Ramappa temple, it…