Banaras Utsav: Melting pot of arts, crafts, music, books

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 08:51

Art aficionados, cultural connoisseurs and litterateurs have a new destination later this month with the Banaras Utsav debuting in India`s cultural calendar.

Multi-media exhibition celebrates Indian diversity

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 08:55

Paintings by the Bhil tribals of Madhya Pradesh and Rathwa telling creative myths of Pithora Dev sit alongside reprints of 15th century manuscripts at an exhibition inaugurated in the national capital Thursday.

Past met present at Delhi Couture Week

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 20:29

History to heritage, mythology to Victorian, Opium to Punjab - designers deftly explored the best of Indian handicrafts from different eras.

Visual treat of Indian handicrafts and calligraphy in Cairo

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 19:03

A unique exhibition of visual arts showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Indian scripts has been unspooled at the Hanager Arts Centre in this Egyptian capital.

Handicrafts exports grow 17.5% to $2.7 bn in FY’12

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 16:29

India's handicrafts exports jumped 17.5 percent year-on-year to USD 2.7 billion in the 2011-12 fiscal, despite demand slowdown in major importing markets like the US and Europe.

Five African countries` handicrafts coming to Dilli Haat

Last Updated: Monday, December 19, 2011, 09:02

Eighteen African craftswomen from five African countries will participate in Dastkari Haat Samiti`s annual crafts bazaar.

Indian handicrafts get contemporary twist at Craft Traditions

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 08:48

Arts and crafts from the length and breadth of India are now being mixed with modern designs by an organisation that hopes to keep the charm of Indian handicrafts alive.