The Jataka Tales is a combination of more than 500 tales composed around the 3rd Century BCE to 2nd Century C.E. in Pali. It is...
Introduction Indian embroidery and Indian culture are renowned for their distinctiveness and creativity. Embroidery is a creative means of self-expression and a tool to enhance...
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Over the years, many poets, writers and thinkers have pointed out the powerful relationship between travel and art inspiration. Perhaps none have done so as...
Figure 1: India through Manucci’s eyes In his renowned work, ‘Storia do Mogor,’ Manucci, an Italian adventurer and traveller, delved deep into the...
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For the modern age insta-blogger/traveller, it is almost impossible to imagine that there lived a man who shared their wanderlust before the age of the...
[source: news click; how handloom weavers produce clothes] Who are Patwas? Traditionaly those who who work with pats which means thread Patwatoli, located...
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How is spring celebrated in the Land of Gods, Uttarakhand? Amidst the majestic Himalayas, Uttarakhand, often referred to as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods,...
The traditional Kota Doria, a masterpiece of Indian textile industry, showcases the intricate art of weaving cotton in a unique check pattern with an open...
Imagine the rhythmic sounds of two wooden shuttles of a loom going back and forth, synchronised with the weaver’s cadence while weaving cotton threads into...
The concept of book clubs and reading circles goes back to 17th century England when the first Bible discussion groups were formed. With the emergence...
