miniature paintings

Vijay Sharma from Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba bagged a Padmashri in 2012 for preserving pahari miniatures

Deriving from Pahari paintings, the Chamba Rumal combines Himalayan miniature art with impeccable embroidery in a tradition that dates back to medieval India.

Trace the rich and fascinating history of Indian handicrafts across states and borders.

Ganjifa is the name of an ancient Indian card game. Our quest to find more about this led us to the last Ganjifa artist alive! Read on.