Peacock design – wood work
I have already shared many peacock designs. Some on sarees which I have printed using screen printing techniques, and some sculpted in very ancient temples. Recently when visited a...
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An interview with artist Nishanth Hiremath
I have published interviews with a few artists and craft-persons in my blog. While posting about artist Nishanth I’m feeling extremely happy and proud. Though we both studied in...
Decoupage table- to make a table look new
This year I have worked on many decoupage projects. Decoupage table for my craft room, then a decoupage shelf for the same. I feel decoupage is a simple craft...
Clay dolls from West Bengal
Doll making is an ancient craft . In India this must have started with making of terracotta dolls , and then with wood and other available materials. Dolls making...
Kalamakari border- on Chanderi silk
Often this happens with me. Once I pick up one craft or art, I will make 3-4 projects in that particular craft/ art continuously. Like if I pick up...
Saree design- with Kalamkari border
I never get satisfied with designing saree or dresses with Kalamkari designs. From my collection of patches I had designed a saree with Kalamkari patches. Nowadays there are many...
Tanjore paintings- Rich heritage of a small city Tanjore
Tanjavur or Tanjore is a small city in Tamilanadu, famous for Brihadeeswarar Temple, one of the largest temples of India. Tanjavur art / paintings originated from this city. Tanjavur...
Decoupage with paper napkin
In the process of decorating my craft room , I have already made a table using decoupage , a wooden basket with antique look to keep craft papers and...
Peacock design – woodwork
I have already shared about peacock designs using many media.Some of those are Screen printing peacock design on saree , Peacock design in ancient temple as well as peacock...
Chikankari Sarees- from Lucknow
Lucknow – state capital of UttarPradesh,which is famous for its Moghal tradition, known as city of Nawabs, also famous for its chikankari embroidery. There may be very few who...