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Chikankari – pride of the Lucknawi Culture

Chikankari – pride of the Lucknawi Culture

” There is a distinct timelessness to Lucknow – things have changed, yet, things have stayed as they are. Lucknawis are great patrons of art “ ...
This Rakshabandhan revisit the bond of love

This Rakshabandhan revisit the bond of love

Raksha Bandhan is a festival observed to pay homage to the sacred and unconditional bond between brothers and sisters. It's an ancient Vedic festival ...
10 reasons why you should have handcrafted home decor in your home

10 reasons why you should have handcrafted home decor in your home

Indian craftsman paints clay 'diyas' (earthen lamps) ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali in Amritsar Diwali, which marks the victory of good over ...
Lac Art of Rajasthan

Lac Art of Rajasthan

Lac is a  resinous substance  secreted  by  an  insect  called Kerria Lacca. The insect  hosts  itself  on the branches of  certain  trees  such  as k ...
The Art of Ajrakh and a Maker

The Art of Ajrakh and a Maker

Akin to high art on fabric, Ajrak is sheer beauty of form . The Ajrakh dyer uses the deepest blue of indigo and the molten red of madder eulogising th ...
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