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The Heritage News Quiz – 11th November 2016

November 11, 2016June 12, 2020

Think you’re up to speed with all that’s happening in the world of heritage and culture? Let’s put that to the test this fortnight – and every fortnight!

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Discover, Heritage, Traditions

Aboriginal Boomerang: An Australian Icon

November 8, 2016December 19, 2016

Three years ago I had the opportunity to live for a short while in one of the most contemplated and attractive country in the world: …

Arts and Crafts, Discover, Heritage, Industrial, Traditions, Underwater

Indonesia’s flower craft : The versatile water hyacinths of Banyu Biru

November 8, 2016January 18, 2018

At noon, the fog still surrounds Rawa Pening at the Ambarawa Basin,??the origin of the best quality water hyacinth in central Java, Indonesia. The plants …

Arts and Crafts, Conservation, Heritage, Industrial, Photo Stories

Meet Gaurang Shah: The man who is reinventing the Saree

November 2, 2016October 7, 2017

Little did anyone anticipate that a boy taking care of his father?s sari and matching blouse store would go on to become India?s most reputed …

Conservation, Discover, Features, Heritage

Why poetry of Kantha embroidery needs a revival

November 2, 2016December 25, 2017

Kantha embroidery finds its origin in the Vedic ages?– it’s discreet mention has been found in Krishnadas Kaviraj’s Chaitanya Charitamrita?written almost 500 years ago.?As a …

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Conservation, Discover, Heritage

Peshawari Chappal Is Tough-As-Nails, And Everyone’s Favorite

November 1, 2016September 21, 2017

The Peshawari chappal (slipper) is handcrafted traditional footwear whose origin appears to be unknown — some say it came from?Peshawa, while the other speculate ancient …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Photo Stories

Unfolding a Painted World: Revisiting Kalighat Paintings

October 31, 2016October 7, 2017

Characterized by fluid curves and flat bright colours, Kalighat painting occupies an important place in the history of Indian art. It was the urban and …

Arts and Crafts, Discover, Heritage

Kashikari: The power of centuries-old mosaic art

October 31, 2016October 14, 2017

Among South Asia?s oldest cities, Multan, is home to historic arts and crafts in which blue ceramic crafts holds special mention. This hand painted glazed …

Discover, Food Heritage, Photo Stories

Vidyarthi Bhavan: Nostalgia In A Masala Dosa

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016

Bengaluru, with its 500-year old history offers glimpses of its heritage and culture with a blend of modernism. Bangaloreans love their authentic food and there …