Saturday, May 13, 2017
Craft of Political Graffiti in Chennai
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Chennai,
graffiti,
painting,
political graffiti,
politics,
street art,
wall painting

Street art, with its focus on images and artistry, has become a primary mode of public expression in international metropolises and a global language for citizens to articulate sociopolitical criticisms all the while expressing individual artistry. When one walks through the streets...
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Coconut Shell craft
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Coconut Shell craft,
Crafts of South India,
eco friendly,
home decor,
Pondicherry,
thengai mattai

Traditionally, crafting objects out of coconut shell to make household objects was practiced by coconut farmers. They would scoop out the copra by making a neat hole at the top of the shell, and use the shell, which was the waste or by-product.
It is believed that as a craft, coconut...
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Tamil Epigraphy

Epigraphy or incision of text on a hard surface like clay tablet,metal plate or a rock was a common practice for keeping literary records in all popular civilisations from Indus valley in the east to the Mayan civilisation in the west. Ever since the beginning of the human history, literary...
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Amazing Wood carving in chennai

Wood carving is found all over India. We can see carved wooden pillars and doorways in temples and palaces across the country.and now, wood carving is mostly found in functional articles like furniture, bowls, boxes, lamp stands, etc. Depending on the availability, different types of...
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Serial Light Cutout Craft
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art installation,
Chennai,
craft,
Cutout Craft,
lighting,
Serial Lights,
street art
The craft of serial light cutout is being practiced in many parts all over the world, Tamilnadu among them has the most significance for the craft. This craft is a part of the culture in Tamilnadu, The practice of Serial light cutouts began when kollywood stepped into commercial phase,...
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