The Story Who was Perumthachan? Perumthachan, meaning “Great Carpenter,” was a legendary master architect, sculptor, and craftsman from Kerala. He belonged to the Vishwakarma community, known for their expertise in woodwork, temple construction, and sculpture. His unparalleled skill made him famous across the land. The Birth of His Son Perumthachan had a son who was […]Read More
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Nomads of the World: Tracing the Indian Roots of the
Imagine living a life in which your identity flows like water, constantly reshaping itself over the course of centuries of migration, echoing the whispers of far-off ancestors. Who embodies this fluid existence? For one, the Romani people, by which term I have come to refer to those often called Gypsies. We have seen their culture […]Read More
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Eggceptional Craftsmanship: The Enchantment of Fabergé Eggs
In 2002, an egg was sold for 9.6 million dollars. Shocking, right? But this was no ordinary egg – In fact, it was a rare Fabergé egg, called the “1913 Winter Egg”. This blog will explore the history of these remarkable eggs and what makes them worth millions today. Fabergé eggs […]Read More