art and craft
Goa’s last guardians of wooden artistry
One of Goa’s most treasured crafts is the wood carving of Chitari art, a skill passed down through generations. Once admired for its grand Baroque and Rococo designs during Portuguese rule, this craft has been fading due to a lack of support.
Explore the richness of traditional Indian art
Learning about Indian art has become accessible, through books, movies, podcasts as well as workshops and courses. Whether it is traditional art or contemporary, they connect us to India’s rich cultural legacy.
There’s art in Ladakh’s choktse, the multi-purpose low table
Each motif in the ornately carved wooden choktse of Ladakh, an everyday object in every household, reflects the facets of life. Despite challenges and the intense work involved, artisans persevere to preserve Ladakh’s distinct cultural heritage.
All you need to know about Village Square’s Chitrashaala short film festival
Screening of selected short films on rural India, conversations with filmmakers, interactions with acclaimed directors, actors and critics – you can catch all this and more at Chitrashaala on August 3. Here’s what the day will bring.