The first Baluchari I saw and possessed was a gift for Durga Puja, a colourful celebration when traditionally new clothes are worn. It was love at first sight! An ethereal creation of sublime beauty, reflecting a precious tradition of Bengal Read More …
In the home of a Pattachitra artist in Raghurajpur (Puri), Odisha When I was in school, I remember my father asking me and my sister to accompany him on an official trip to Konark and Puri. During the visit, we Read More …
Tribes of Odisha: When Time Stands Still Home to 62 tribes, Odisha represents a significant percentage of India’s simple and fun-loving adivasis, who grace the remote interiors of the country. In perfect harmony with nature, these adivasis of Odisha remain Read More …
Imagination taking form of colorful embroidery It was a unique piece of sari – on an off-white tussar silk base; embroidery was done using bright multi colored threads all over the body. The patterns were simple; floral patterns and birds, Read More …
Dokra craft – it’s timeless appeal Travelling to Bhubaneswar for the first time in over a decade, on the way to the hotel from the airport, the signs of progress are unmistakable. Wide, clean roads, clearly demarcated vending areas, free Read More …
Bengal: The confluence of fashion for two centuries The time was late Nineteenth century and India, and specifically Bengal, was in the throes of tumultuous changes. Nationalism had taken root and the Indian National Congress, as its emblem, had been Read More …
About Arteastic – The Art from East When I was in school, I remember my father asking me and my sister to accompany him on an official trip to Konark and Puri. During the visit, we stopped by a school Read More …
The Saga of Odisha Odisha… a state that is a perfect blend of modernity and heritage. Today it is a hub of Information Technology in Eastern India, home to the smartest city in India and occupies pride of place in Read More …
Unexplored, Undisturbed: An Ode to Beauty Scenic, serene, sublime – the tagline of Odisha Tourism says it all. Generously blessed by Mother Nature with miles of unending coastline giving rise to innumerable beaches; abundance of dense forested land; majestically Read More …
Carved For Eternity There is a temple around every bend of the road, and every temple tells a story – this is how I was introduced to the spiritual and architectural wonders of Odisha, a state long known for its Read More …