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Nita Ambani's pink charbagh saree, purple blouse handpainted by Pichwai artist is an ode to India’s rich heritage
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nita Ambani's pink charbagh saree, purple blouse handpainted by Pichwai artist is an ode to India’s rich heritage

Hindustan Times  

Manish Malhotra recently unveiled a new look of Nita Ambani from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's grand wedding festivities in an Instagram post. Nita Ambani's regal pink charbagh saree is an ode to India’s rich heritage. Nita Ambani wears a regal charbazar saree for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding festivities Manish Malhotra, in collaboration with talented artisans from Swadesh …

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On National Handloom Day we look at an Uppada revival with pichwai
1 year, 5 months ago

On National Handloom Day we look at an Uppada revival with pichwai

The Hindu  

We have heard of sari revival projects that encourage weavers to get back to looms, individuals to restore or repurpose their heirloom weaves, and even get mainstream brands to collaborate or tie up with weaver clusters. At Bengaluru-based Madhurya Creations, Andhra Pradesh’s famed Uppada saris are getting a refreshing makeover by blending them with pichwai paintings. “Using pichwai paintings — …

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Traditional Indian art is witnessing a contemporary makeover. And the art market is loving it
2 years, 3 months ago

Traditional Indian art is witnessing a contemporary makeover. And the art market is loving it

The Hindu  

The unusually sultry September and a busy makeshift stall, do not stop Rupsona. Speaking from Delhi, where he is showing alongside contemporary artist Manjunath Kamath, Bhajju says, “It is such kinds of collaborations that push us to think in a contemporary way.” In Singapore’s Little India, Bhajju’s collaboration with Singaporean contemporary artist Sam Lo resulted in a facade that celebrates …

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Pichwai handmade artwork at Shanti Banaras
2 years, 5 months ago

Pichwai handmade artwork at Shanti Banaras

The Hindu  

At a wedding in one of India’s biggest industrialist families in 2019, 80 intricately embroidered frames depicting Lord Krishna and Radha in a scenic setting were gifted to guests. Khushi says her family being a firm believer in Lord Shrinath aside, the traditional art form emerged at the Nathdwara temple where there are intricate paintings dedicated to the deity. The …

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tableware source
3 years, 2 months ago

tableware source

Live Mint  

Tableware design has come of age in India, with independent studios creating beautiful objects that tell stories. Heirloom Brass Dinner Set Brass dinner set, available in a set of four or 24 This vintage-y brass dinner set will add a luxe feel to your dinner table. Available at Fleck.co.in; ₹5,600 for a four-piece set Metal cutlery set with bamboo design …

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Dipped in devotion, pichwai paintings bring alive Krishna’s youth
5 years, 9 months ago

Dipped in devotion, pichwai paintings bring alive Krishna’s youth

Firstpost  

The decorative cloth paintings are traditionally called ‘pichwai’, because they are hung behind the stone idol of Shrinathji in the main shrine, at the temple town of Nathdwara When the elders of Braj were planning a ritual for Lord Indra, a child named Krishna questioned the practice. The term ‘pichwai’ is traditionally used for the decorative cloth paintings hung behind …

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