Hello friends! I am back after a small break. In continuation of the series- Art Styles Of India, I would like to say a few words on a very simple yet beautiful Art Style called “Rangoli”. Rangoli is an art form practiced all over India. It has simple designs drawn using rice flour or a […]
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Hello friends. In continuation with my previous post I would like to mention another type of painting. This is known as Warli painting. Warlis are found in the northern districts of Thane district, parts of Nashik and Dhule districts of Maharashtra, in some districts of Gujarat, and Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Warli’s […]
Unique Art Styles Of India – II
Thinking of the other styles of arts found in India, I couldn’t miss out on the Kalamkari Paintings. Kalamkari paintings are traditional to Andhra Pradesh in South India. The name Kalamkari is derived from the words”Kalam” meaning pen and “Kari” meaning workmanship. This art has its origin in Andhra Pradesh and was patronised by the […]
Unique Art Styles of India – I
Speaking of Art, we find different forms of art in different countries. Each one is unique on it’s own. So is the traditional Indian art. We get to see many types ranging from the Tanjore paintings in the south, which is a type of painting which mainly portrays deities in all their glamour. The painting […]