The Havelis located in Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Churu and Dundlod located in Shekhawati region are known for their opulent Havelis and fresco paintings. Take a visual tour of the area fondly called as Open Art Gallery of India as we walk you through some of the locations we explored in Shekhawati.
The Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra is an art center in Karnataka providing livelihoods to many ladies while fostering the diminishing Lambani Art.
Hand Block printing is a traditional art form in India that uses carved blocks of wood which are dipped in bright colors and stamped onto cotton or silk fabric to create colorful textile. The Chhipa communities in Rajasthan who have settled in Bagru region near Jaipur traditionally use natural vegetable dyes for printing. The art is also practiced in Jaipur and Sanganer where artisans use chemical colors such as pigment colors and indigo sols for printing.
Who wouldn’t want to buy souvenirs to take home fond memories from any destination one visits? However, choosing souvenirs could be overwhelming when one visits a destination like Rajasthan which is known for its rich cultural, traditions, food and artisan crafts. Here is a complete guide to help you choose the souvenirs on your trip to Rajasthan.
Folk arts and crafts have always been amongst the most unique and attractive ways of reflecting the richness of India’s diverse culture and heritage. There are many regions in India which have developed different ways of portraying local traditions and lifestyle through their ancient masterpieces of art by using materials locally available. The art villages of Odisha contribute to the treasure of this Indigenous Cultural Heritage of India in their own exceptional way.
With its beautiful statues, golden highlights on the structures, the vibrant colours and beautiful mythological paintings on walls, The namdroling Monastery in Coorg is a photographer’s delight.