Dance like a man II
Gotipua had been a treat for my cultural senses. Rhythmic, seriously acrobatic and exotic in a most quintessential Indian way, […]
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Odisha, Travel Extras
Culture, Culture Peeps, East, Handicrafts, India, Odisha, Travel Extras
The artisans of Raghurajpur in Odisha
I forgot about Raghurajpur for many years until a conversation with Tarek last night brought it up again. We were […]
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West
Gem cutters and jewellers of Jaipur
“Do you want to look at some stones? Just look. You don’t have to buy.” One hears this at nearly […]
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West
Jaipur hand block print: beauty in sustainability
During all my years of residence in Rajasthan, if there was one thing that I consciously hoarded, then that was […]
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West
Pannigars of Jaipur: the story of edible gold and silver
As a child, one of my favourite fun things was to try taking off the silver or gold foil which […]
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West
Jaipur Blue Pottery: A turbulent tale of a no clay pottery
Distinguished by a vivid blue and turquoise colour palette, a Jaipur blue pottery item is a thing of sheer beauty. […]
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West
Understanding cultural appropriation on a Jaipur handicrafts tour
Exploring the artisan’s colonies and workshops on a Jaipur handicrafts tour was an eye-opening experience. It showed me the details […]
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Photo Essays, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West
Streets and handicrafts of Jaipur: A photo essay from our guided tour
Last year, Akash and I visited Jaipur. It is one of our yearly trips and the occasion was Noni’s birthday. […]
Asia, Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, Outside India, Thailand, Travel Extras
Pretty porcelain of Benjarong
I discovered Benjarong on a rain-streaked day in Thailand. Work took me to the province of Samut Sakhon and it […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Culture, Culture Peeps, Dances, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras
The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt
I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. It was while walking down […]