Carved from Pith: The Living Tradition of Sholapith in Assam
Sholapith is one of the finest and living traditions of craft making practised by the Malakars or Bhuimali community residing
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Intangible Cultural Properties Gallery
Narrative Art of Bengal: Patachitra and Tale of Mācher Biye
The Patachitra tradition of India is considered a vital folk art form of profound artistic expression that helps visualize different narratives through vibrantly painted scrolls. The art form is commonly practiced in the eastern states of India such as Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bengal.
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Dhamrai Metal Craft: A Hidden Treasure-trove of Bangladesh
Dhamrai a small town which is situated on the banks of river Bangshi and about 40 km in distance from
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Material and Socio – Cultural life in Arunachal Pradesh
PHOTO 1 Nokte wooden figure Source: Khonsa Museum( Arunachal Pradesh) The Nokte tribe of Arunachal Pradesh resides in the Khonsa
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The art of weaving: Shawls from Kinnaur
An Introduction A pristine blue, cloudless sky wades its way through the irregularly sized snowcaps. A lark flies across it,
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Assamese Silk
Assamese silk was always celebrated all over the world from times immemorial. Ancient Chinese travellers and traders travelled along the
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BHAONA [Performing Art]
Bhaona or Assamese drama is perhaps the oldest form of dramas played on stage. But lack of written evidence has
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Khajuraho Birjapatti Tribe
The Birjapatti tribe resides in Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh). They have been making pots, plate’s big barrels out of clay for
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