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Wandering through the forgotten bylanes of Shahpur Jat

December 10, 2017December 24, 2017

Shahpur Jat is a village in the heart of Delhi that has mastered the art of hiding in plain sight. We got a chance to …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Internship July December 2017

Weaving Culture through the Afghan rug

December 7, 2017January 1, 2018

Recently, I participated in a huge cultural conference held by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in Kabul, coordinated by various artisans across Afghanistan. This is …

Asia, Built Heritage, Community

Kutch’s Bhunga: Moving Across Borders

November 30, 2017December 24, 2017

Kutch, situated in the north-western part of Gujarat, is the largest district in India, covering a total area of 45,652kms. It is broadly divided into …

Asia, Heritage News, Public Spaces, Travellers

What Jaipur bazaars are famous for

November 25, 2017August 6, 2021

Visitors in Jaipur may be surprised to find store after store in every space imaginable in the heart of the city. One bazaar leads to …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Capturing Culture, Photo Stories

The story of carved faces from Bengal in India

November 11, 2017December 24, 2017

The masks are traditional objects of worship and devotion in Bengal. The craft of Gomira Mask making is one such art form. In its pristine …

Asia, Community, Conservation, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

The extraordinary art of weaving of the Singpho tribe of north-east India

September 27, 2017October 2, 2017

The high prevalence of handloom and textile made products has been indispensable to the heritage of north eastern states. This is indicative of the dressing …

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Food Heritage, Heritage, Internship July December 2017, Uncategorized

Chandni Chowk: When heritage meets food

September 24, 2017September 24, 2017

Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest markets of India with a rich history. It was built in the 17th Century by Jahanara Begum, the …

Asia, Food Heritage, Immigrant Heritage, Public Spaces

Kolkata’s China Town: A Recap

September 24, 2017September 24, 2017

How many of us know that India is one of the few countries in the world to have a Chinatown? Yes, Kolkata Chinatown is nearly …

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Built Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Inside the Beautiful Nizamuddin Complex Of Delhi

September 19, 2017September 24, 2017

The Nizamuddin complex is a medieval settlement named after the highly venerated 14th-century Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. The Nizamuddin complex houses four magnificent sites …