India on Canvas: A Tapestry of Painting Styles

Pattachitra is a traditional painting style from Odisha and West Bengal. The word “patta” means cloth, and “chitra” means picture. These paintings are made on cloth prepared with natural materials.The ...
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An Enduring Legacy In Lines And Lore: The Art Of Baua Devi

NEW DELHI – Baua Devi is a Mithila painting artist from Jitwarpur village of Madhubani District in Bihar. Mithila painting is an ancient folk art that originated in the region. It is recognized as a ...

A village in Bihar refuses to let one of India’s oldest art forms die

With many youngsters having migrated for work, it has fallen to the middle-aged and elderly to keep the village of Jitwarpur ...

Bihar’s first Shilpgram inaugurated at Madhubani’s Jitwarpur village

Madhubani: Bihar’s first Shilpgram (craft village) was inaugurated on Saturday at Jitwarpur in Rahika block of Madhubani ...

5 traditional Indian art dominating today’s interior design

From Madhubani to Warli, discover how Indian folk art is redefining modern interiors, adding warmth, heritage and personality to contemporary homes.

Madhubani painting to Pattachitra: 5 types of folk art styles and smart placement hacks to liven up your interiors

Spruce up your interiors with Indian artworks. Find out the best hacks for adding them to your space, irrespective of your decor style.

Madhubani, Chhau dance light up GNA's heritage series

GNA University’s SPIC MACAY Club celebrated India’s artistic legacy through the week-long “Virasat-e-Hind” series (February 9-20), drawing eager students, faculty, and staff.