Transformation of art- Zari work of Gujarat
Zari is part of Indian embroidery from historical time.When I visited a royal museum in Jaipur, there were many dresses of royal families , which had intricate zari embroidery....
Ranjana's Craft Blog :My experiences with arts and crafts
Decoupage on a wooden box
Last week , I had made Deepa decoration with decoupage, for Deepavali. I thought it looks different from traditional painting, which I had tried last year for Deepavali. Saree...
Deepavali decoration- Decoupage on Deepa
Wishing all of you, “Happy and Prosperous Deepavali”. Last year I painted on two simple deepas ( Terracotta lamps), for gifting . The year before that another, that too...
Work In Progress On Wednesday- Decoupage on a wooden organizer
Happy Deepavali to All of you. May God Bless us all with health, happiness and prosperity. I guess most of you are busy in this festive season. Even I....
Works in Progress- Saree Design
Since past few days I am extremely busy. No time to plan any project, and my plans to learn new crafts are on hold. My mother in law was...
Stone work of Odissa- Pathar Kaam
Last week I had shared about stone carvings of Rajasthan. Availability of stones and kinds of the stones available at a place have great influence on the carving styles....
Work In Progress on Wednesday- Practicing Machine Embroidery
I haven’t started any new work. Trying to complete whatever work I have started. Also I was working on some handmade jewellery order. Phew! that’s done and sent the...
Stone carving of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is remembered for its handicrafts. The colorful and intricate handicrafts of Rajasthan, always attract art lovers.Each handicraft of Rajasthan is unique , may be because it has influence...
Work In Progress on Wednesday- Saree design with brocade
From past few weeks I’m working on saree design and make over of old sarees. I had some fabrics, which I had bought from some markets like Chindi Bazar...
Dasara Gombe Habba- From where to buy dolls- Online shops
From day after tomorrow, Dasara festival will begin. All of you must be already preparing for the festival. In some houses, during Dasara ,Gombe Habba is celebrated. Those who...