Tuba Ali

2 months ago | villagesquare.in | Tuba Ali |Satyabrata Panigrahy |Atiqur Rahman |Fahim Mattoo

India is a place of various tribes, religions and cultures living together, and this diversification has led to a rich artistic environment. Whether it is the “Dancing Girl” from Harappa, the Stupa at Sanchi or the painting “Bharat Mata” by Abanindranath Tagore, all of these tell us of a beautiful history. To learn about Indian art, we don’t necessarily need to go to libraries anymore. In this digital age, there are multiple learning tools, from books to videos and audio.

Dec 30, 2024 | villagesquare.in | Tuba Ali

In the isolated regions of the Nilgiris Hills in South India lives a small tribal community known as the Toda. This community currently lives in small hamlets in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve. The Toda people share a close relationship with their natural world, which can be seen in everything, including their embroidery – the Toda embroidery. This art was initially limited to their own community, but has gained popularity due to increasing contact with the outside world.

Nov 26, 2024 | memeraki.com | Tuba Ali |Arushi Mishra |Salini Vineeth |Kirti Bhardwaj

Table of Content IntroductionScrap quilting is a centuries old craft that is unique in every way. It has been practised as a way to upcycle the old fabrics, and transform them into new, colourful works. Eventually, scrap quilting became a tradition in itself, and began using new textiles to create the intricate designs. Scrap quilting is culturally significant in India because it represents artistic expression and social customs.

Nov 21, 2024 | memeraki.com | Arushi Mishra |Salini Vineeth |Kirti Bhardwaj |Tuba Ali

Traditional Indian art is a repository of Indian history. Many of these artforms include themes that have influenced India’s culture and heritage in the past. These traditional arts have essentially become an account of India’s cultural and artistic history. India’s rich tapestry of traditional artforms are not only limited to classical Hindu influences but also include various other religions like Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and many more.

Nov 18, 2024 | memeraki.com | Salini Vineeth |Arushi Mishra |Kirti Bhardwaj |Tuba Ali

India is a rich land of stories. We have stories from Hindu epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana, moral stories like Panchatantra and Jataka tales, and clever and humorous stories like Tenali Raman and Akbar-Birbal stories. India also has a rich culture of oral storytelling. Before the advent of books, oral storytellers were an integral part of Indian villages. From generation to generation, these storytellers propagated folklore.