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Kunbi: Unearthing the clothing of Goan, Kunbi & Gowda tribes

Kunbi– the withering Goan textile tradition The thickly woven, coloured saree known as the Kunbi is well-known across the state of Goa. The earliest Goan tribes, that are, the Kunbi and Gawda tribes, are honoured by the name of the Kunbi saree.  The fabric dates back many centuries and before the Portuguese invasion. Since the […]Read More

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The Submerged Castle of Akdamar Island, Lake Van,Turkey

  What do we know about Akdamar island?  Akdamar Island is an island located on Lake Van in eastern Turkey. It is known for its 10th-century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross, which contains well-preserved frescoes and carvings. The island was an important religious and cultural centre for the medieval Kingdom of Vaspurakan and the […]Read More

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“Mahabalipuram” – the Lost & Found city of Mamallapuram

“Mahabalipuram” is the ancient Indian temple of Tamil Nadu, India.  What do we know about Mahabalipuram?  Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is an ancient Indian temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its rock-cut architecture and intricate stone carvings and is believed to […]Read More

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Art with the mystical pen– Kalamkari of Andhra Pradesh

The major source for the well-known textile art, one of the simplest forms of visual art and design, known as Kalamkari, is the Swarnamukhi River’s banks, which are close to Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh. Indian handicraft artists have created aesthetic harmony on a variety of surfaces, including metal surfaces, terracotta, glass, and trees– practically all imaginable […]Read More