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Explore chintz, Chennai, and climate change through a Kalamkari lens at DakshinaChitra

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Chintz prints from Rijksmuseum | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The walls of DakshinaChitra’s Varija Gallery are vibrant with different iterations of kalamkari, from fabric to graphic design. What emerged as a form of dyeing fabrics in Masulipatnam has been rebirthed by four artists whose work has come together to create the exhibition, Travelling Patterns. […]

Eye on Indian museum shops

June 10, 2023June 10, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Clockwise from top left: MAP, Kamini Sawhney, Mehrangarh Fort, Sharan Apparao, Priya Paul, and Tarang Arora Why are museum shops in India not as thoughtfully curated as those you find abroad? We have both craftspeople and design experts who have been experimenting with different materials here but they haven’t made it to the museum gift […]

Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival Karaikudi event

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival promises a deep dive into the region’s rich history The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival promises a deep dive into the region’s rich history If visiting Chettinad and experiencing the region’s rich culture, flavourful cuisine, and extravagant architecture has been on your to-do list for way too long, […]