Art

Pune's first bookbinding shop, an unusual hardware store that sells only nuts and bolts—the forgotten stories of such quaint shops now stay alive long after the shutters are pulled down, thanks to this talented duo!

“For far too long in Indian art, women have been depicted as goddesses or subordinates. In my artwork, I try to portray women as I see them around me," says the last of Kolkata's Patua painters.

Take a look at these vintage posters and experience India the way the rest of world opened its eyes to, almost a century ago.

According to a popular lore, the potters of Kumortuli were unaware of the image of a lion (Durga’s pet) and sculpted a horse-like creature with a stout mouth, large teeth and a ferocious look. That early rendition of a lion is still replicated for one of the oldest Durga pujas in the region!

These traditional wooden toys have been made since the time of Tipu Sultan but today, only a few hundred toy makers remain. One organization is on a mission to help this eco-friendly craft regain its lost glory!

Did you know that the rice flour used to draw 'kolams' every morning is meant as a meal offering to ants, birds and bugs?

From ancient murals to electric fish in the deep, dark sea, these designs by the super talented Kathir Arumugam will make you go wow!

These streets feel a bit more like art galleries these days, thanks to a French artist's larger-than-life murals that are freeing famous works of art from the confines of museums!

Engaged in art and craft for over a decade, Meena Patankar’s tryst with paper started when her children grew up.

Leaving behind his dreams and ambitions, Sivakumar Modha decided to trudge down the revolutionary path that would bring respite to scores of weavers across the country.