by admin | Mar 12, 2026 | Art and Craft
The pocket square, peeking from the breast pocket of a well-cut suit, has become the defining style element in every gentleman’s wardrobe. So how did the little piece of cloth gain such prominence in fashion? It all started way back in ancient Greece, as early...
by admin | Mar 12, 2026 | Art and Craft
West Bengal is one of India’s foremost traditional craft producers. One such craft is doll-making. In West Bengal alone dolls are crafted from wood, metal, sponge wood, palm leaf, jute etc. Originally wooden dolls were the sole monopoly of the carpenter...
by admin | Mar 12, 2026 | Art and Craft
by admin | Mar 12, 2026 | Art and Craft
Beautifully sprawled out on the southern banks of the ganges is the silk city of India, Bhagalpur. Known as Bhagdatpuram (city of good luck) during the Angan Kingdom, Bhagalpur is famous for its textured silk that has come to be known as Tusser silks. Tusser is...
by admin | Mar 12, 2026 | Art and Craft
In India, trees are sacred and are associated with different gods and goddesses revealing the nature of the fruit and its importance in daily life and ritual. The banana tree is commonly associated with the goddess of wealth, beauty and wisdom, Lakshmi. The banana...
