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Handmade Corporate gifting in Pune In this modern corporate age of business, nothing is more important than building proper and reliable associations and relationships. What better way to do that, than investing thought and action into handmade corporate gifts that make clients and employees feel that you truly value your relationship with them? The words …

It was in the 13th century that the Persian sultanate introduced this regal art of silver inlay within an amalgamation of metals into the small town of Bidar. Over time, the town developed into expert artisans, created just for the aristocrats and royals of the court.  Its motifs, therefore, centre around the Islamic style of …

The Pallava, or Dravidian style of architecture, both large-scale and small-scale, was at its peak during the Chola dynasty’s rule in the southern parts of India. The style actually originated during the Pallava empire, whose architects developed a style of construction which allowed for greater stability, and thus greater height as well. The Pallava style …

The Dhokra art of metal-casting is in prolific use in the rich tribal belt of Odisha, though it originated in the heart of what is today West Bengal. The practitioners of this age-old craft are tribals, the exquisite skill passed down to them through countless generations. The art itself was extremely modern for its time, …

The Warli style of painting is very old, though we often don’t take in account its rich history when we adorn our walls, and by extension, our lives, with it. Unlike some art forms, the style actually comes from tribals, from the ‘Varli’ tribe. This tribe has settled, and till date, flourishes in the coastal …

Set in the beating heart of Old Pune, this aali is the historical birthplace of the metalworking craft, Tambat. It has its roots in weaponry and utensils for daily use, and now, the skill is used to create a wide range of decorative and utility products suited to contemporary times. It was the 18th century …

The Madhubani painting style, also called Mithila painting because of its origin in the historical region of Mithila, is widely practiced in the state of Bihar. Approximately 2500 years old, it is considered to have been used to chronicle Rama and Sita’s wedding, the artists having been commissioned by Raja Janaka; hence its name of …

The origin of the Gond tribe dates back to almost 1400 years; however, being a tribe that traces its origins directly from the early Mesolithic period. The Gond style shares many similarities between cave paintings from that era, especially their willingness to withdraw from boundaries and concentrate on letting imagination free. They are the largest …