5 Forms Of Folk Art from Odisha That Have Made A Mark Around The World
Odisha is known around the globe for its craftsmanship and rich heritage. Continue reading 5 Forms Of Folk Art from Odisha That Have Made A Mark Around The World
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KalaGhar Launches Handcrafted Dhokra Rakhi Collection
Threads are precious. Moreover when these threads carry rich heritage and art form, they become even more precious. Continue reading KalaGhar Launches Handcrafted Dhokra Rakhi Collection
The mythological story behind Rath Yatra
The Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the four most sacred temples in the four directions of the India–the other three being: Rameshwar in South, Dwarka in West and Badrinath in the Himalayas. A few mythical stories related with Rath Yatra’s origins exist that reflect the socio-religious thinking and beliefs of the people of the region.Some of the chief ones are: 1. To kill Lord Krishna … Continue reading The mythological story behind Rath Yatra
Décor ideas to make your home stress free!
Here are some good reasons to do a little low-cost redecorating: The changes made can result in elevated mood, less stress, and peaceful sleep. To transform your space into an anxiety free haven, consider these ten tips. Create a cheerful central point: The first thing you see when you enter your home ought to be something you cherish, whether that is a bit of … Continue reading Décor ideas to make your home stress free!
Lac ki Chamak
Lac, a beautiful craft that rules many states of India Interestingly, this craft has received its name by the fact that its material is the extracted resin of a wild tree which is believed to be accumulated by Lac number of insects. History of lac We find the Lac coated artifacts in the ancient excavations which can be dated back to 1600 BC which resonates … Continue reading Lac ki Chamak
Dokra – Bastar ki Galliyon se
According to folk stories about three thousand years ago the king of Bastar had assigned a dokra art necklace for his beloved wife. He was charmed on seeing the necklace. Witnessing the beauty of the necklace he honored the craftsmen with the title “Ghadwa”. The name Ghadwa has been derived from the word Ghalna meaning melting and working with wax. It’s also derived … Continue reading Dokra – Bastar ki Galliyon se
Papier Mache – Kaagaz ka Kamaal
Originated from China, Papier Mache is a craft form which later got its potential recognition by French craftsmen and consequently obtained its globally admired name which translates to ‘Chewed paper’. History of Papier Mache China is universally credited for the invention of a revolutionary product, i.e., Paper in 2nd century AD during the reign of Han dynasty. It was then an expensive and rare material, … Continue reading Papier Mache – Kaagaz ka Kamaal
Making a way to your household, the desi style !
“To an Engineer good enough means perfect. With an artist there is no such thing as perfect” ~ Alexander Calder A colorful hello to everyone, this is the first post from the team of Kalaghar. Our effort is to blend art, design, culture and history into a range of products. And this blog comes from the Madu(Marwari) girl of our team, who is a traveler … Continue reading Making a way to your household, the desi style !
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