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Pattachitra – The Heritage Art
- Apr 03, 2021
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Amongst the several art forms in Bengal and Odisha, Pattachitra stands out as one of the oldest ritualistic art forms. Painted on cloth, these paintings are consciously sophisticated, aristocratic and draw upon the tradition of scriptures and folklore.
Patwa, India’s Thread Craft
- Sep 30, 2020
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Santosh Patwa is a third generation Patwa artisan living in Mumbai. He is a part of the Patwa community and has been practicing this craft this childhood. The Patwas, who originated in Rajasthan, later spread across North India, mainly Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
Why Are Handicraft Artisans More Important Than Ever Before?
- Apr 22, 2020
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22nd April 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth day, an opportunity to refocus on our commitment to preserve natural resources and embrace sustainable development; the only way to secure a future for our coming generations.