The present paper aims to understand the textile tradition in relation to its technology and associated beliefs of the Meitei community of Manipur. Technology not only means understanding raw materials, tools/implements, and processes of the technological system, but it also incorporates the psyche of the craftsmen and cultural values. Textile carries the cultural knowledge and ideological...
A piece of art, if analyzed comprehensively, is built with the amalgamation of its formal and conceptual facets. These formal and conceptual aspects are intertwined so intimately that one cannot exist without the other. Since time immemorial, 'Women' is one of the most acclaimed concepts in Indian art. Female body has been represented and identified through various forms and concepts with the...
The land of Rajasthan has always been world famous as the mother of folk art and folk deities. The folk deity of western Rajasthan, baba ramdevji has been famous for his miracle. Devotees ask from baba ramdevji for the completion of any of their special tasks. On the fulfillment of the request, devotees offer horses made of cloth according to their reverence. In this context, work is being done to...
The purpose of the article is to focus on the role of visual narratives in advertising and how women are depicted in the context of the promotion of tea culture during the colonial period of India. India is one of the oldest kingdoms in the world, and India has passed through various ages that brought new innovations, social and economic reforms. Each phase has its own impact on society, as we can...
Rhythm is an integral part of the universe. Every aspect of nature works in a pattern or cycle. This innate natural rhythm is called Layam. When this layam gets disrupted, it becomes Pralayam, Disaster. It is an equally important aspect in the Art forms like Music or Dance. According to the Indian Music system, the layam is the natural tempo, while Tala is considered the tool to measure the layam...
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