My (not so much 😉) love for gourds was rediscovered in our recent trip to Bastar, remote tribal district of Chhattisgarh which is like a craft epicentre of India. And though it was not because of any delicious preparations of the gourds but because of the Tumba craft! Tumba craft is contemporary expression of traditional …
On my last day of my Jaipur trip (December 2016), I visited the famous pink city. Look at it as an outsider, roads are full of people, animals and vehicles; everything but order. But one can see people and businesses doing normal; in fact thriving in this atmosphere. The moment you immerse yourself into it, it …
My trip to Bagru, village famous for its indigo dyeing will be memorable not only because of the creative stint in Dabu and Bagru printing, but also because of the colorful impressions Bagru made on me. ‘Chiponka -Bagicha’ i.e. the lane of printers is the place you should be at if you want to see Dabu …
Rajashthan – The land of Kings and Palaces; the land with a glorious past and people known for their craftsmanship and hospitality. I was fortunate to be able to mingle and work with some of these craftsmen last year. The skilled craftsmen had a rhythm like a well-oiled machine – consistent and uniform. So was the output; …
