Santoshi Shyam, "Harmony" (Gond). This painting illustrates the harmonious union of the old souls of deer resting comfortably in the lap of nature (all photos by Sundeep Bhandari) The Indian crafts ...

David Szanton, president of the Ethnic Arts Foundation, spoke on the evolution of Mithila art for the opening of The Benton’s new exhibit, “Tradition and Transformation: Mithila Art of India.” Mithila ...

In today’s generation, tattoos are seen as a way people can creatively express themselves. But in India, it is also seen as a Western ideology of freedom and identity. Tattooing has existed since ...

Against a deep blue backdrop, sword-wielding demons attempt to disrupt a sacred ritual. Ram, who is dressed in a yellow dhoti and rendered in a shade of blue distinct from the background, rains arrows ...

MANGALURU: Yakshagana, the traditional art form of coastal Karnataka, has found an enthusiastic audience across Europe, thanks to the passion and dedication of ...

Sarees have long been connected to India's heritage and culture since almost the beginning of time, with roots in the ancient ...

It’s hard to pin down the exact origin of the ancient body art of henna. Some speculate that Cleopatra, perhaps the first name that comes to mind when one thinks of the words “consummate beauty,” used ...