Arts Of India

Deccan always surprises you in different ways. It has its natural beauty with greens and blues, outstanding rock-cut temples, exciting handcrafts and beautiful cultural heritage. Many art enthusiasts visit the southern parts of India every year to explore the beauty of civilisations and enriched cultures. Like Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathakali dance, various crafts and painting styles are also famous in South India. Kinnala is one of the most famous crafts in the  Deccan land . Kinnala is a relatively unique ancient Indian art which dates back to the 15th to  16th century CE . This uncommon art form came from the village of Kinhal in the Koppal district, Karnataka. If you want to explore different types of Indian art as well as handcrafts, then Kinnala must be on your list. Natural raw materials and unique methods make the craft interesting for art enthusiasts. Kinnala craft can give you the  essence of the Vijayanagar Emperor  and the idea of an artistic lineag...

The north-eastern state of Meghalaya is home to a variety of beautiful handicrafts; major ones being weaving (carpets, textiles, baskets, ornaments) and woodcarving. An important aspect of both Meghalaya’s culture and the tourism sector, it is done by the three tribal communities in Meghalaya - Garo, Khasi and Jaintia - all of whom have their own style and kind of craft-making. Cane mats, winnowing fans, umbrellas, caps, stools and baskets are some of the things that the craftspeople in Meghalaya produce. History The Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia communities are believed to have migrated to Meghalaya from southeast Asia. Owing to the abundance of bamboo in the region, these crafts emerged one by one. Wood crafts are not used for trade; they are a motif of artistic, decorative, and ceremonial value. The craftwork is intricately made and is very beautiful to look at, and as such has received recognition in both India and abroad. Making products from cane and bamboo has become the prime occupa...

Masan painting is a primordial artform that is found to be practiced mainly in northern West Bengal and northern Bangladesh including some parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, and eastern Nepal. The word Masan is derived from the word  “ Shashan ”  which is the Bengali of the Hindu cremation ground. Masan art, also known as  Masan chitrakala , is mainly practiced by the  Rajbangshi  (Rajbonshi) tribe in Bengal and it has high cultural and religious importance in the lives of the Rajbangshi community.  History and Development of Masan Painting The practice of Masan artform is linked to worship of  Masan Devta,  the roots of which can be traced back to the spread of the ancient  Bon  religion of Tibet in North Bengal and North Eastern India. It was a branch of  Tantrik   Buddhism  where the deities were to be worshipped near a crematorium.  In the earlier days, due to the absence of modern technologies and education among ...