Krishna Lal
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Kantha – the embroidered poetry on cloth – speaks volumes about the imagination of Bengali women and the aspiration that her craftwork reflects. It is a well-conceived art work, which has always attracted people from all walks of life. She creates the most amazing Kanthas with great love and affection for her dear ones. Her creativity stands unmatched when she breathes life into a discarded saree, worn out from constant use and laundering. She ...
India has a great tradition of embroidery prevalent in each and every region; each of them different from the other. There are several embroidery styles, which have become popular nationally and internationally and have become synonymous to the region they come from. For example, Kashmir is known for amlikar work on shawls, Himachal Pradesh for Chamba rumal, Uttar Pradesh for chikan work, Gujarat for mochi work and Punjab for phulkari. Each one has its own ...
The book is a detailed exploration of various facets of Indian thought and life that make it a popular cultural tourist site for visitors from all over the world. It presents an account of India's people, history, national flag and national anthem, dance, drama, music, painting, textile, pottery, food and drink, and customs and lifestyle that comprise the multifaceted components of India's culture. It describes all the major places of pilgrimage and festivals and ...
Sukraniti is an important compendium of teachings on different subjects as Relativity of Nitisastras. Ancient Indian Geography, Ethnology, Mineraloty, Botany, Zoology, Art, Morals and Manners. Economics Pedagogy (including vidyas, kalas, and literatury), Polity, Public Finance. Jurisprudence and International Law, mainly related to politics. It explains in details the duties of king and of subjects thereof. It deals with king’s duties in assembly of ministers, ...
The National Bird of India is the Peacock. Majestic and graceful, with a beautiful form and charming colours, it caught the fancy of the Indian artisans from early times, who used it profusely in their artistic creations. From the Harappan period to the present day, in every art expression, the Peacock is beautifully portrayed. It has been depicted as a sacred bird; mount of Kartikeya, an important deity of Hindu pantheon and an absent lover in the ...