What began as paintings on mud walls of village homes, soon took to paper and cloth as the preferred canvas and wooed art enthusiasts with its simplicity. With its typical mud red base and simple ...
Prachi Khade-Gurjar travels light when it comes to her art. She only needs a pad, a couple of markers and a tote in which to tuck it all. The weight of the centuries, however, imbue the final product ...
The genesis of Warli art can be traced back to the state of Maharashtra, created by the tribals of North Sahyadri Range. In an attempt to preserve this art form and make it relevant to the current ...
That art soothes the hand that holds the brush has been well established by studies world over. Psychologist Sudipta Roy and Warli art educator Shyamal Bhagwati The researchers claim that the Warli ...
To promote cultural preservation, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has painted the 14 tunnels of the Samruddhi Mahamarg that span across Nashik and Mumbai. The 76-km stretch ...
On a recent road trip to Gujarat, we chanced upon Sanjay Parhad, a pioneer of Maharashtra’s iconic Warli art. Residing in a hamlet in Khambale, Vangaon, Parhad is among the torchbearers of this ...
India, a land brimming with diverse cultures, boasts an artistic heritage that runs deep into its tribal roots. Far from being mere decorative elements, tribal art forms are vibrant narratives of ...
Mumbai: The unique art of the Warli tribe has steadily gained popularity over the years. But thanks to its simple lines, it s easily replicated and often is, and screen-printers, not the artists, make ...
A group of 11 art teachers from Bantwal and Puttur have given a new look to the office premises of the Assistant Commissioner, Puttur sub-division, by drawing traditional Warli paintings on it. These ...