Traditional Embroidery of Rajasthan Rajasthan, as its name signifies, was a conglomeration of princely states. They were of all shapes and sizes, wielding varying degrees of power and enjoying wealth and prestige according to their size and martial prowess. Whatever their wealth or size, however, one characteristic was shared by all. The rulers…
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Toda Embroidery The Todas are supposed to be remnants of the Greeks who came to India with Alexander the Great and penetrated as far South as the Nilgiris where they settled down. Their women sport a fantastic hairdo. The hair on top of the head is combed smoothly and is then shaped into…
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Terracotta Art (Folk art of Bengal) The well-ornamented terracotta art of the earlier period still prettifies several temples and adjacent structures in India. The art of making terracotta clay tiles were known to the clay workers even during the period of Indus valley civilization. The artists of Bengal used these terracotta works for…
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Short paragraph on Shell Jewellery There increasing demand of Shell jewellery in India and abroad. The shells give off a pearl white luster when its outer coating is removed. The shell is then cleaned and polished. The shell pieces are cut into various shapes and designs. Carving work is also done on them.…
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Sholapith Craft (West Bengal Art and Craft) Sholapith craft is a traditional handicraft art form of West Bengal. This art had its origin in the customary and religious need of the people. The traditional Sholapith craftsmen enjoys a respectable position in the society. They used to supply flowers and decoration accessories. Floral decoration…
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A recent trend in Bengal Jewellery In Bengal gold Jewellery are generally not worn below the waist-line. Ankle ornament made of chains is generally made of silver and is used to decorate the feet. Cluster of small silver bells are stringed together intended for the use of the children. Because of high prices…
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Needlework in India The history of the needlework suggests that owes its origin to the need to stitch skins of dead animals using sharp stones and bamboo needles. Even during the Iron Age, the man knew to cut and join. Then, they learned to pick cotton plants and trees, spin them into threads…
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Motifs of India The variety of Motifs used in India are limitless. Let us take a look at the different motifs and what they symbolize : Palki Motif Palki means Palanquin. The palanquin was a common mode of transport in rural areas. Indian have traditionally been using Palanquins since centuries. The palanquin also…
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Kantha Quilts What is Kantha Quilt and Kantha Quilting? Kantha Quilt is a blanket or bed covering traditionally composed of three or more layers of fabrics tied together through the stitches of Kantha Work. Kantha Quilting refers to the technique of joining two or more clothes, on above the other, through the Kantha…
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Kantha, Kanthas Kantha The name ‘Kantha” or ‘Kanthas” has many regional variations Katha, Kheta, etc. It is a form of hand embroidery on a piece of cloth with the help of a needle. It is a ancient fold art of India, particularly popular in the Bengal region of India. History of Kantha The…
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