09Sep
Creators of the Creator
The process of Swamimalai, bronze casting craft is, in itself, a very spiritual experience. A Sthapathi is expected to be well-versed in the Neetisaram, Amaram, Shilpasaaram, and the Dhyan shlokas.
12Aug
The Story & the storyteller!
As old as civilisation, the tradition of narrating stories with the help of puppets has been a great source of entertainment and knowledge. Bringing down stories from generation to generation, the storyteller (sutradhara – holder of strings) acquires a vital role in puppet shows.
17Jul
Amidst Rays of Hope and Sunlight
The air of the Chippa (Craftsmen) Mohalla Bagru, the area of the town that belongs to the printers seems permanently ingrained with the smell of drying fabrics.
28Jun
From Rags to Riches
A little girl sits on her bed, eyes twinkling with mirth. Her parents have returned
16Jun
A Walk through the streets of Harappa
As the rising sun marked the beginning of a new day, the citizens of the
07Feb
Pattu
Away from the hustle of city life where Sun gleams bright over deserted roads, Some
23Jan
Uncommon sense
Do you think ‘common’ sense leads to a loss of ‘sense’?
Wikipedia defines ‘common sense’ as a basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge things that are shared by (“common to”) nearly all people and can reasonably be expected of nearly all people without need for debate.
11Dec
Immortal Bones
Life goes on. And it evidently does in case of those whose privileged bones pass
23Nov
Bobbili ~ a look into the culture & state of Veena today!
Playing a specific kind of string instrument, carried by her from her village, known for its skilled craftsmen was disclosed... Bobbili?Veena, from the village of?Bobbili.
01Nov
Kandur waan…
It is a six inch round everyday breakfast bread. A small ball of dough is spread across a stone platform with the palm dipped in milk. Texturing it with the impression of the fingers, the naan-wai pulls the stretchy dough off the stone and slaps it on the warm oven wall gently. It come out with golden on the upper side and white on the lower and is usually had with butter or jam along with nun-chai.
20Oct
Six yards of play!
Husband & wife weave together on a loom. Simple jacquards are used to make the motifs along with border with an extra weft.
20Sep
The toys that made them!
Etikoppaka excelled in making playing tops and Baranis (wooden boxes) to contain various items to be offered to Gods since historic times.
