In Gujarat, the Mother Goddess is worshipped by her “pujaks” or worshippers for her blessings – including members of the Vaghri community. Due to caste restrictions earlier, they were not allowed to enter temples, so they painted images of the goddess on fabric hangings – which were displayed during ceremonies and later put away when not…
India has a rich culture and a diverse heritage. Every state also has its own legacy – of art and craft that are linked back to the lives of their ancestors. One such art form from Andhra Pradesh is Tholu Bommalata Art. Understanding Tholu Bommalata Art The word ‘Tholu’ means leather and ‘Bommalu’ means dolls…
We’re celebrating National Handloom Week – and there is no better time to acknowledge and appreciate and support our 500 Seller Partners who work closely with over 60,000 Weavers – and showcase 60+ unique weaves on our platform, impacting over 100,000 lives. They bring to us creativity in design, immensely skillful hands and mathematical genius…
