Art

Many traditional Indian arts and crafts have been lost due to lack of support for the artisans. Now, a family from a small village in Kutch is trying to keep the rapidly dying handicraft of Khavda Pottery alive, despite a lack of external support.

From Mile Sur Mera Tumhara to Fevicol, Padma Shri Piyush Pandey is the creative genius behind many iconic campaigns.

Despite challenges of several kinds, a 70-year-old man is credited with keeping the art of bone carving still alive in the Barabanki region of Uttar Pradesh. Nishita Banerjee recently met him and learned about his craft and trade.

According to government officials, there will be no cap on the number of weavers who can benefit from and avail this scheme.

Along with the local legends and historical chronicles, the jewels and jewellery that have survived from different periods and different parts of India provide evidence of an ornament making tradition without parallel in the world.

Geeta Bhat is bringing Karnataka’s Deevaru community into the spotlight, and securing new means of sustainable livelihood through their arts and crafts.

The art residency “Excavating Odisha” aims to bring together contemporary urban artists with rural artisans to create mesmerising art.

India has a long and unique history of art, with several indigenous crafts and practices passed down across generations of artisan communities. It is time modern industry helped these artisans claim their rightful share of the global market.

Initiated by Splatter Box studio, Wall of Celebration will organise pop-up exhibitions in restaurants and public spaces, and showcase the work of emerging artists.

The team behind an award-winning tableau from Republic Day spill all the behind-the-scenes secrets.