Mubarakpur is an ancient handloom weaving cluster, with evidence of fine silk weaving being practiced here since the 14th century. A luxurious satin weave with zari motifs had historically been the highlight of this area but over the years, this was usurped by the traders of Banaras and became synon..
Dhokra Craft BankuraAbout a century ago an average Dhokra craftsman’s earning was about half of that of a skilled accountant and now the artisans of B..
Dhokra Craft BankuraAbout a century ago an average Dhokra craftsman’s earning was about half of that of a skilled accountant and now the artisans of B..
Dhokra Craft BankuraAbout a century ago an average Dhokra craftsman’s earning was about half of that of a skilled accountant and now the artisans of B..
Dhokra Craft BankuraAbout a century ago an average Dhokra craftsman’s earning was about half of that of a skilled accountant and now the artisans of B..
Dhokra Craft BankuraAbout a century ago an average Dhokra craftsman’s earning was about half of that of a skilled accountant and now the artisans of B..
Dhokra Craft BankuraAbout a century ago an average Dhokra craftsman’s earning was about half of that of a skilled accountant and now the artisans of B..
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While&nb..
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While&nb..
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While&nb..
The Nadia district of West Bengal is a famous center of Vaishnavism. It is best known to devotees as the residence of Sri Advaita Acharya. After Lord ..
A little girl sits on her bed, eyes twinkling with mirth. Her parents have returned from their trip and she knows they are going to surprise her with ..
She finishes the bedtime story and tucks him in his bed. Ready to sleep, she leans forward to give him a goodnight kiss. As she is about to get up, sh..
As claimed by a local legend, a ‘Raffoogar’(darner) named Alibaba lived in the valley of Kashmir. He was proficient in his job of stitching and mendin..
Misty daybreak and the first calls of the rooster in a scenic village have the men going to the river for ablutions, preparing themselves for a day fi..