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Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Culture, Culture Peeps, Dances, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras

The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt

Last updated: November 1, 2026 I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. […]

November 1, 2026 By maverickbird
#westbengaltourism #puruliatourism #travelbloggerindia #travelblogindia #puruliachaudance
Culture Peeps, Dances, East, India, Travel Extras, West Bengal

Purulia Chhau Mask Dance

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Whenever I close my eyes and think of Purulia, all I see are undulating fields, […]

November 1, 2026
Jaipur Blue pottery on display outside a shop near Jal Mahal
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West

Jaipur Blue Pottery: A turbulent tale of a no clay pottery

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Distinguished by a vivid blue and turquoise colour palette, a Jaipur blue pottery item is […]

November 1, 2026
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras

Pulikali: the tiger dance of Kerala

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Among all the stunning South Indian states, I prefer Kerala, and the main reason is […]

November 1, 2026
Culture Peeps, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The most colourful travel posts on Holi

Holy represents end of winter and beginning of spring in India. Flowers bloom, sun shines brighter, skies become blue and […]

February 27, 2026
Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, West

Kutch handicrafts tour guide

If you have been following my posts on the vibrant Kutch handicrafts, then I am sure visiting this phenomenal destination […]

February 14, 2026
Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras

The lesser known Kutch handicrafts of batik, lacquerware, and knife making

I  met Anwar Razzak Khatri on a social media platform and we connected over Batik. Anwar designs and makes exquisite […]

February 14, 2026
vibrant ajrakh print of gujarat
Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras, West

The timeless charm of the Ajrakh prints of Kutch

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Ajrakh then Circa: around 3000 BC Location: Mohenjo Daro city in the Indus Valley (now […]

February 14, 2026
#travelblog #gujarat #Kutch
Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras, West

The astonishing world of Kutch embroideries

My next few days at Kutch were spent zipping around obscure villages, eating rustic meals at various artisans’ houses, and […]

February 14, 2026
#Gujarat #Kutch #Travelblog
Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras, West

Why you should visit Kutch in Gujarat?

Think Kutch district of Gujarat as India’s real wild west. Lying in the westernmost frontier of India, it is a […]

February 14, 2026
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