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Kalamkari - The Ancient Indian Art of Organic Fabric Painting
Kalamkari - The Ancient Indian Art of Organic Fabric...

Kalamkari is an ancient Indian art that originated about 3000 years ago. It derives its name from Kalam meaning Pen, and Kari meaning work, literally Pen-work. The Kalamkari artist uses a bamboo or date palm stick pointed at one end with a bundle of fine hair attached to this pointed end to serve as the brush or pen. These paintings were earlier drawn on cotton fabric only, but now we can see these paintings on silk and other materials as well. The Kalamkari art includes both, printing and painting. The colors used in making these paintings are organic. Most of the colors are prepared using... Read more »

The Ancient Indian Folk Art Tradition of Warli
The Ancient Indian Folk Art Tradition of Warli

Indian Paintings have always been famous for super creative and imaginative work. Warli Paintings are the ancient Indian folk art tradition of Warli Tribe in Indian state of Maharashtra. ?Walri or Varli tribe is an ancient East Indian Tribe of India. These tribes are the scheduled Tribes of India. Warli is a small tribe inhabiting in the remote regions of Maharashtra. The style is some what similar to the pre historic cave paintings. Read more »


North Indian Street Food-Chaat

North Indian Street Food-Chaat

Chaat which literally means 'to lick or taste' in Hindi is the quintessential North Indian street food. Chaat is a generic name for a tan...


Janmashtami: The Festival of Lord Krishna

Janmashtami: The Festival of Lord Krishna

Janmashtami is the joyful celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna. Major celebrations takes place at midnight as Lord Krishna is said to...

Ethnically Accessorized

Ethnically Accessorized

Accessories complement and complete any look. Ethnic Indian accessories that form a significant component of Indian fashion and include b...

Arranged Marriages in India

Arranged Marriages in India

The concept of arranged marriage may sound impractical to the Western world, but in India, it is a usual norm. No matter how westernized ...

Khajuraho: Exotic Temples Of India

Khajuraho: Exotic Temples Of India

Khajuraho is a town located in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India and is famous for its exquisite temples, their carvings and the archi...

The Top Onscreen Moms of Bollywood

The Top Onscreen Moms of Bollywood

In India theres no place that reveres mothers more than Bollywood. Mere paas Maa hai a line from Deewar remains the most quoted dialogue ...

The Exceptional Pune Warriors Cheer Leaders

The Exceptional Pune Warriors Cheer Leaders

Pune Warriors India, earlier named as Sahara Pune Warriors is the newest team in the IPL squad along with Kochi Tuskers. The team made a ...

Palace on Wheels - Luxurious Train Tour to India

Palace on Wheels - Luxurious Train Tour to India

How do you define a luxury vacation? Some say that a luxury vacation starts right after you board to travel. The trip should start with a...

Top 10 Highest Mountain Peaks of India

Top 10 Highest Mountain Peaks of India

"The jewels of India", a term that truly describes the top 10 highest mountain peaks of India. These snow capped mountains attracts thous...

Top 5 Value for Money Cars in India

Top 5 Value for Money Cars in India

Buyers looking for value for money want everything ? fuel efficiency, ride comfort, power, performance and reliability. Running cost need...

Yahoo India Glue Page (Beta) released

Yahoo India Glue Page (Beta) released

Yahoo has launched its latest search concept called Glue Page in India. With this, Yahoo! Search plans to integrate the most relevant inf...

5 Most Common Paratha Recipes from India

5 Most Common Paratha Recipes from India

Talk about North India and first thing that runs through my mind is delicious and yummy cuisine. The dishes are simple and exquisite. Nor...

Famous Water Parks and Resorts in and around Pune

Famous Water Parks and Resorts in and around Pune

Pune has always been a fabulous city to live and wander around and so is for the visitors. Each year thousands of visitors visit the city...

Top Fashion Designing Institutes in India

Top Fashion Designing Institutes in India

A career in Fashion Designing is what many youngsters aspire after finishing their 12th class board exams. It is a career, which involves...

Gujarat Fake Encounters: Political Undertones

Gujarat Fake Encounters: Political Undertones

Gujarat has always been the center of attention in the past as far as politics is concerned. However, the new controversies that are emer...

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