Model of village and forest – by a crafty woman
I often get emails from many, asking tutorials about crafts, especially on making models. A year ago I had received an email from Ms. Lalita , asking instructions for...
Author: Ranjana's Craft Blog
Ghats of Varanasi-Bank of Ganges
Varanasi , an ancient city of India, famous for temples, spirituality , pilgrims, the river Ganga( Ganges) , and of course the ghats on the banks of Ganga. Ghat...
Bobbin lace- Desire unfufilled
When it comes to crafts, I have learnt quite a few of crafts. Some are inherited from my mother, like sewing , crochet, hand embroidery etc. Some I learnt...
Krishna Radha – Beaitiful Idol in bronze.
I’m planning to post tutorials to make different models for school projects. In between, I got an opportunity visit a craft fest . There this beautiful idol of Radha...
Horizontal arrays of sculptures- Beauty of Hoysala Architecture
The sculptures in horizontal arrays at the base of the temple is another unique feature of Hoysala temple architecture . When I had been to Keshva temple at Somanathpura,...
Carvings on ceiling -unique feature in Hoysala temples
Hoysala dynasty is one of the powerful dynasties ruled Karnataka. History says , they were brave as well as patrons of arts. There are many temples in Karanataka built...
Is it Ikebana?
Recently I visited Bodh Gaya temple. Its a pilgrimage place of Buddhists. When I visited Bodh Gaya , I could see many disciples from all over the world. In...
Banjara Embroidery- unique combination of patchwork, mirror work with embroidery
When it comes to craft, my favorite is always embroidery, hand or machine embroidery. I really love the way the threads fills the cloth with the colors. Nowadays ,...
Terracotta of Phokaran(Jaisalmer- Rajasthan)
Phokaran is a small village in Jaisalmer. I know you remembered the Nuclear test. In this craft blog I’m not posting about the Nuclear test :). This small village...
Motifs and designs used in Banarasi silk
In the previous post I have already shared about Banarasi silk. In Banarasi silk designs the motifs add to the beauty of the delicate silk. Normally Banarasi silk is...