Kothuru tie-and-dye clothes will be marketed across the globe: CCAP
Impressed with the skills of handloom artisans of Kothuru village, Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh (CCAP) has promised to extend its support to market the stocks. It had also assured the weavers to provide assistance in bringing the clothes by using natural colours to expand their footprint. After seeing an article in TOl, a delegation […]
Kalamkari THEN and NOW! A documentary by Gita Hudson
Handloom Bazaar
We celebrate our local handlooms and weavers at our Handloom Bazaar which is held during Gandhi Jayanti all under one roof. One of our favourite events that is conducted in a mall. Our strategy is to go to the people thus this platform was started for local weavers of Andhra Pradesh. There are usually 20 […]
Weaving along its waves: Uppada’s story
By Rajeswari Mavuri If you have watched the blockbuster movie Uppena, you may be familiar with the breathtakingly beautiful and romantic seacoast of Uppada. But if you haven’t, find yourself a moment of silence to imagine the glorious vignettes of Uppada’s seacoast entrenched in the breezy beaches of the sea bordered hamlet, for, the real love story lies there. […]
VENKATAGIRI – the weave of Andhra Royals
Venkatagiri is Andhra’s best kept secret. Not many people from the telugu-speaking states know about the significance of the weave, notwithstanding its glorious past. The weave of Venkatagiri was once patronised by the kings and the queens. And today, we don’t even talk about – let alone celebrate – the exquisite GI tag the weave […]
Symbol of timeless comfort – Isukapalli
The quintessential plaid towels in Southern households – that evoke a feeling of comfort, reliability and home – are the blessing of the Isukapalli cluster. The patriarchs lounging in lungis along with the matriarchs stocking up on sheets, this unique gingham design will always remain synonymous to ease. A tiny town in the Guntur district […]
Strung to heart – a song for Bobbili Veenas
The sweetness of Carnatic classical music oozing from Goddess Saraswati’s choicest instrument – veena, is home to Bobbili. The generational expertise of artisans, who have dedicated their lives towards the sustenance of this instrument, is indeed commendable. India is also home to various other stringed instruments akin to the veena – such as Rudra veena, […]
Narsapur crochet – India’s handmade beauties in Europe
Delicate and intricate, feminine and graceful, a fine web of imagination…lace has always had romantic connotations throughout time and history. Crochet lace is something we have perhaps seen our grandmothers and mothers working with great pride. These wonderful women sat by a window creating gifts of love for their children and grandchildren in the form […]
Let the puppets not stop dancing
Let the puppets not stop dancing. For, the show must go on. Nimmalakunta Tholu bommalata By Rajeswari Mavuri Dating back to circa 3rd century BC, Tholu bommalata – a hallmark of Andhra’s culture, folklore, art, and heritage – is one of the oldest and most celebrated forms of performing arts. Translated as “the dance of leather puppets”, TholuBommalata features goat and deer leather […]
Kondapalli toys – a gift to the world of art
Bright-hued wooden toys, filled with life and splendour, that radiate our nation’s glory from shelves and platforms on regular days and festivals alike – Kondapalli toys are surely one of India’s finest, richest, and brightest art forms. Historically used both for gifting and owning, Kondapalli toys, given their nature of use, were never restricted only […]
