In Batik art wax is used to create images on a piece of fabric. The art of Batik is appreciated all over the world. The name ‘Batik’ comes from ‘Ambatik’ which means a pattern of dots or broken lines drawn on a piece of cloth using wax. Ambatik can be broken into two words ‘amba’ […]
Earlier you can only see some basic cotton or georgette printed sarees. The art of traditional sarees was dying. Some years ago when people decided that they wanted authentic hand-made stuff instead of fake machine-made stuff these traditional arts revived again. Slowly demand for traditional saree increased and now what we have is a market
Koli dance is the dance of the fishermen of the Koli caste of Maharashtra. It is one of the most popular folk dances in the state. Koli dance depicts the lives and ways of the fishermen. It portrays their lifestyle in the dance form. Koli Dance Performance Both men and women participate in the Koli
Bomkai Saree derives its name and origin from a small village of Odisha called Bomkai. The speciality of the Bomkai saree is its woven fabric and artwork. Bomkai saree is also known as Sonepuri saree. It uses the dying technique of ‘Ikat’. The term ‘Ikat’ is believed to be derived from the Indonesian term ‘Mangikat’
Dharmavaram saree is one of the most popular three Indian wedding sarees, Banarasi silk saree, Kanchipuram silk saree, and Dharmavaram silk saree. Compared to all other traditional Indian sarees Dharmvaram might be the most modern one. Due to their demand during wedding season and popularity among brides Dharmavaram saree is also called bridal saree. About
It was a two-day trip from Delhi to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is hardly a hilly area so if you think that the weather will be nice during summer then you are mistaken. The trip was so sudden that we did not book a bus or a hotel. We did not know if we will find anything
Kaikottikali is a popular dance form of the Hindu community of Kerala. Kaikottikali dance is mainly performed by women during the Malayalam festival Onam. Onam is celebrated between December to January. Kaikottikali is performed on the day of Thiruvathira which falls under the Onam festival. Kaikottikali is also known as Thiruvadirakali because it is performed
Jawara dance is a popular folk dance of Madhya Pradesh. It is mainly famous in the Bundelkhand region among the peasant community. People from rural areas come together to share happiness after reaping a good harvest. Jawara Dance is done during festivals and joyous occasions. You can also witness Jawara dance during events conducted
Madhya Pradesh is rich in culture and tradition. Phulpati dance is a beautiful tradition of Madhya Pradesh. It is the main dance form of the Malwa region. The dance celebrates nature and devotes itself to the goddess of nature. Phulpati is mainly performed by unmarried girls of the state during Holi. Phulpati is not a
Along with its beautiful sceneries, Madhya Pradesh has also brought us beautiful folk dances. Grida folk dance is about communities coming together and joining hands. It brings people closer and strengthens relations. The main season for Grida is when the Rabi crop is ready for harvest. They meet to congratulate each other for having a
Do you want to pause the monotony of life? A road trip can be the ideal getaway from your daily routine. India is one perfect place for doing trips on the road. The land is hosts some of the most magnificent roads that give a thrilling experience to all adventure lovers. In this article, we
Folk orchestra, loud dialogue, theatre, and dance are very powerful ways to recount the social and political story of a country’s history. One such vigorous form of entertainment for people of rural West Bengal is Jatra. Origins of Jatra Jatra, intrinsically a musical theatre form, is considered one of the traditional folk theatres celebrated in
