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Rukmini Devi Arundale, pioneer in the revival of Bharatanatyam and resuscitation of India’s traditional arts and crafts was also a great humanist and educationist. A gifted speaker she raised her voice in many national and international forums advocating India’s supremacy in spirituality and tolerance. Born in a conservative Brahmin family of Tamilnadu, Rukmini Devi broke all conventions when at the tender age of sixteen, she married George Sydney Arundale, ...
The art of Kalamkari painting is one of the oldest among the traditional arts of India. Drawing upon a repertoire of well-loved epics, Kalamkari is full with richness of colour, simplicity of narrative and precision of detail in its presentation, that remains unparalleled by other art forms of this genre. Written in lucid style, the book not only explores the origin of the beautiful craft and other traditional design forms but also documents their evolution as ...