Our art and craft have always been the greatest medium of storytelling in our culture. Traditional paintings, temple sculptures, classical music and classical dance forms have always conveyed beautiful stories to us. Pattachitra painting, the 800-year-old traditional art, has proudly Read More …
Each craft has a story to tell. Each craft is a chronicle of our culture and heritage. Keep our heritage alive! Bring home the traditions of the East! Our pick for you – five must-buy crafts for your home and Read More …
Shilpa, The young Chitrakar Birakrushna-harepur is a small village in the Puri sadar district of Odisha. Shilpa grew up in this village. Now she is a role model and source of inspiration for many youngsters in the village. She is Read More …
Taking care of your Art or Home décor: Pattachitra Paintings Pattachitra literally translated means a painting done on canvas. In Odisha, the usual themes are spiritual and often depict Lord Jagannath, Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva and other gods of the Read More …
Sketching legends Thanks to a delayed luncheon meeting, the sudden availability of an hour’s leisure on a hectic day found me wandering into the craft shop in the hotel. The display on the store window caught my eye – a Read More …