With its roots in a great spiritual upsurge, Kangra art is the visual expression of a vivid cultural movement of northern India. Indeed, one of the finest gifts of India to the art-world. Like most traditional Indian art forms, Kangra art demands rigor, patience, and rigid discipline. The characteristic delicate and fine outlines of this Himachal folk art on sheets of handmade wasli paper can only be drawn using brushes made of real squirrel hair. Both the paper and the brush, are made by the artists themselves — the paper is... Read more>>

Being a cauldron of culture and religion, India is home to numerous traditional art forms. One such art form is the 300-year-old Rogan craft. It has traveled the world with our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who gifted to the then U.S. President, Barack Obama an intricately patterned ‘Tree of Life’ Rogan painting, during his visit to the White House in 2014. Embracing the walls of the white house, this mesmerizing Indian art is recognized all over the world and is a now pride of our country. Meaning ‘oil-based&rsq... Read more>>

Characterized by a vivid blue, serene white and turquoise colour palette, a semi-transparent decorative item of Jaipur’s blue pottery is a thing of sheer beauty! Having a Turko-Persian origin, and dominated by ornamental vines flowing with symmetry and balance, this elegantly simple product is a timeless traditional Indian craft which speaks volume about the country’s rich heritage. What distinguishes Jaipur’s blue mystic from all other forms of pottery is the use of a special Egyptian paste comprising quartz. It ... Read more>>

Located on the western edge of India, Gujarat is the treasure trove of hidden gems — each of its regions is rooted in its unique culture, art and handicraft. Simple and colourful, these folk and tribal Indian art forms are vibrant enough to speak volumes about the country's cultural diversity and rich heritage. Popular and admired across the globe, they have carved a niche of their own in the history of Indian art. Let’s explore the hidden treasures of Gujarat, from Rogan art to tie-dye textiles to Pithora paintings... Read more>>

Undoubtedly, art has been the strongest means of expression since the evolution of mankind. Everyone is familiar with the cave paintings representing some of humanity's oldest stories but what about other paintings? The truth is, thousands of examples of paintings have been found across the world — dating back to thousands of years, these stunning works such as Egyptian, Indian art feature the culture and beliefs (often religious) of the age and civilizations they belong to. So, let’s go back as far as we can and ex... Read more>>