Monthly Archives: May 2014

Master Craftsman Shree Lal Joshi: Padma Shri Awardee

Phad Painting of Rajasthan Traditionally created on long, horizontal pieces of cloth known as Phads, this style of folk painting usually depicts the folk deities of Rajasthan, especially Pabuji and Devnarayan. Pabuji was a famous king of the Rathore Clan. … Continue reading

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Master Craftsman of Kalamkari: Padma Shri J. Gurappa Chetty

Paramparik Karigar introduces its Master Craftsmen under the series called   ‘Jewels In Our Crown’ Master Craftsman of Kalamkari: Padma Shri J. Gurappa Chetty. Kalamkari The art of Kalamkari was originally called Vrathapani. The new name must have come from … Continue reading

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Jewels In Our Crown

Jewels In Our Crown Paramparik Karigar introduces it’s Master Craftsmen under the series called “Jewels In Our Crown” “Stone Carving by Master Craftsman Padma Shri Sudarshan Sahoo” Stone carving flourished as temple art in various parts of India. The breathtakingly … Continue reading

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