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
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Crafts of South India,
epigraphy,
madurai,
Stone Carving,
Tamil
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
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Chennai,
craft,
sculpture,
wood carving,
woodwork
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,...
Monday, March 6, 2017
Chola Pith Craft
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cholapith,
craft,
Kumbhakonam,
Pith durga,
pith models,
souveniors
Chola Pith is a kind of plant that grows in water. It is generally found
in abundance in tanks, lakes and swamps in South India. After removing
the impurities by washing it in water, clean pith is obtained through
which several artists find it very fascinating and pleasing to the...
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Shadow play of leather puppets
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bommalattam,
Chennai,
Crafts of South India,
leather puppets,
puppetry,
puppets,
shadow puppets,
storytelling
Story telling has always been a part of humans since time immemorial. Starting from the cave paintings, man has always been interested in narrating and listening to stories. Mr. A. Selvaraja is one such inspiring person who comes from a family that holds a legacy of an ancient art, Leather...
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Banana Fibre weaving at Anakaputhur
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anakaputhur,
banana fiber,
Chennai,
eco fiber,
textiles,
weaving
India is a land where people believed on Nature largely - used Plants as a source for medicines, food, garments etc. As time went by, people changed to using different combinations of fibres, artificial fibres. Now the cycle is back to going green. Global warming is a major threat to...
Friday, February 24, 2017
Sandalwood Lace Garland
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Chennai,
Chintadripet,
craft,
garland,
lace,
lace garland,
sandalwood,
sandalwood garland
Playing the perfect host is an integral part of the Indian culture and tradition. As such, Indian people go to great lengths to make their guests feel welcome There are basically two reasons behind the garlanding tradition of India. Firstly, it showcases one's happiness at receiving...
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Paper Dolls and baskets
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Auroville,
basket making,
dolls,
paper craft,
paper machie,
Pondicherry,
recycled craft
Auroville, a place known for its calm and peace with its diversity is also known for its handicrafts. Auroville doesn’t just promote human unity but also helps the struggling craftsmen. With people coming from all over the place, most of them have come there for a progressive conviction...
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Korai mat weaving
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carpet,
craft,
eco fiber,
grass mat,
karur,
korai pai,
mat weaving,
textiles,
weaving
The korai mat weaving industry is found across several places in Tamilnadu. In fact such is the diversity, the Mat weaving industry itself is spread and practiced across India in different varied forms. Well known mats include sitalpuri mats, madur mats and of course ‘the korai mats’...
Monday, February 20, 2017
The Art Of Tanjore Painting
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Chennai,
handword,
tanjore painting,
Thanjavur,
thanjavur painting,
traditional painting
One of the most popular form of classical South Indian painting, the Tanjore Painting, is know for its elaborate relief work, dense composition and vibrant colors. It’s surface richness and various embellishments distinguishes it from other types of paintings. The subjects of most of...
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Jute Craft of Pondicherry
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handloom,
jute,
jute craft,
jute fabric,
Pondicherry,
textiles
Jute in India addressed as the “Golden Fibre” is one of the most common raw materials for packaging and for making exquisite craft items. Eco friendly and cheapest known natural fiber, jute has offered global market a chance to bequeath plastic generation a formal good bye. The usage...
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Sea Shell craft of Mahabalipuram
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conch,
craft,
decor products,
gift items,
Mahabalipuram,
sea shell,
shells
Mahabalipuram is a town situated in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, about 60kms from the city of Chennai. The place is infamous for it’s Shore temple and is a major tourist attraction. The town also houses a huge number of Seashells crafts and Rock sculpting shops. A peek into...
Friday, February 17, 2017
How Sungudi sarees are made
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cotton saree,
craft,
dyeing,
madurai,
saree,
sungudi,
textile design,
textiles,
tie and dye
Woven with the tropical climate in mind and meticulously knotted to give a unique kaleidoscopic effect to each saree the Sungudi of The Temple City, Madurai is generally in great demand among the women folk of South India. The saree is manufactured in the traditional tie or knot...
Thursday, February 16, 2017
The Undying Art of Temple Umbrellas
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Chennai,
Chintadripet,
craft,
kovil kudai,
Mylapore,
temple umbrellas,
temples
Popularly called the “Gateway to the South India”,Chennai culture is distinctly different from that of any other city in India. Traditional music, dance and all other art forms of Tamil Nadu are very popular in the city. A stroll down the streets of Chintadripet — conceived as a ‘village...
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Handmade tiles of Athangudi
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Athangudi tiles,
ceramic,
Chettinadu,
Crafts of South India,
floor tiles,
handmade tiles
Athangudi tiles are the traditional handmade tiles manufactured in Athangudi, a small village in Chettinad region (Sivagangai district), Tamil Nadu for about 160 years. The Chettiars who were traders and land lords imported tiles from the European countries found it difficult to replace...
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