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Field notes from the ateliers, temples and villages where these traditions still live — technique, provenance, and the people who carry them forward.
48 STORIES · 9 TRADITIONS · SINCE 2019
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Behind the Veil of Pichwai: How Devotion Becomes Pattern
Inside Nathdwara's ateliers, cloth is prepared for months before a single lotus is drawn — a story of pigment, patience, and the temple wall it was born to stand behind.
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Folk Traditions That Inspire Contemporary Artists: Heritage Reimagined
Folk traditions are shaped by the communities that practise them, the rituals they are part of and the stories they have carried across generations...
A pattern is a promise, repeated until it becomes memory.
Phad Painter, Bhilwara
Choosing Art for Modern Homes: The Story That Makes Your Home Stand Out
Choosing art for a modern home involves more than finding a piece that matches the colour palette or fills an empty wall. The most memorable artwor...
Understanding Certificates of Authenticity: The Art Collector’s Perspective
A certificate of authenticity plays an important role in establishing the credibility and value of an artwork, but it should never be viewed in iso...
Trends Among Young Collectors: Market Insights into a New Generation of Art Buyers
Art does not reveal itself all at once. A work may first be noticed for its colour, surface, scale, or composition, yet the real understanding begi...
Why Kerala Mural Painting Still Matters Today
The cow has long held a special place in Indian art, appearing in paintings across regions, styles and historical periods. Its presence is not simp...
The World of Thota Vaikuntam
If you are an art connoisseur, the world of Thota Vaikuntam isn’t unknown to you. His paintings capture the essence of a region with such remarkabl...
Sacred Cows in Indian Painting: A Heritage Woven in Color
The cow has long held a special place in Indian art, appearing in paintings across regions, styles and historical periods. Its presence is not simp...
From Heritage to Canvas: How Folk Traditions Continue to Inspire Contemporary Art
Any art form needs to be felt before it can be written about. Its first language is not always found in books or archives, but in the memory of a p...
Curating an Office That Speaks: Art Collection Ideas for Modern Interiors
An office is shaped by more than desks, lighting, furniture, and architecture. Its character often emerges from the quieter presence of art: a pain...
Meet the Makers-Artist Duo Laxman Aeley & Priyanka Aeley
LAXMAN AELAY & PRIYANKA AELAY Two Generations, One Line. A launch month deserves a launch story — and few say more about what AshVed believes t...
Rising Indian Artists to Watch: A Guide for Serious Collectors
Building an art collection involves more than acquiring works by well-known names. For serious collectors, every purchase requires careful consider...
Protecting Art During Monsoon
The monsoon season brings welcome relief from the heat, but it also creates conditions that can be challenging for artworks. Increased humidity, fl...
How to Start an Indian Art Collection
Building an art collection is often regarded as a pursuit reserved for those with substantial wealth, formal education, or extensive experience. Ho...
History of Tanjore Painting
Tanjore painting originated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, a city renowned for its rich artistic heritage and magnificent temple architecture. The style...
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