Red Lilies, Water Birds presents a rich tapestry of Indian history through its weaves

Red Lilies, Water Birds presents a rich tapestry of Indian history through its weaves

A sari can either be the most conservative or revealing of garments and the Red Lilies, Water Birds — The Saree in Nine Stories is a revelation on this piece of clothing. The picturesque title of this exhibition, Red Lilies, Water Birds is derived from Muthollayiram (Red Lilies, Frightened Birds), an anthology of Tamil classical […]

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Handcrafted sculptures of water birds stand tall on the banks of Coimbatore’s Periyakulam

Handcrafted sculptures of water birds stand tall on the banks of Coimbatore’s Periyakulam

Sculptures of water birds of Coimbatore wetlands built using metal scrap at Ukkadam Periyakulam Lake | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M At a distance stands a gleaming bird, tall and slim with long, yellow curved beak, as dusk falls over Ukkadam Periyakulam. This painted stork, built entirely using metal scrap, is a show stopper. It’s wings […]

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Red Lilies, Water Birds: the exhibition in Hampi showcases the sari in nine stories

Red Lilies, Water Birds: the exhibition in Hampi showcases the sari in nine stories

The Tungabhadra river flows, not too far from where we stand. On its southern bank is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, the capital of the mighty Krishnadevaraya’s Vijayanagara empire. But we are on the northern banks at Anegundi village, said to be older than Hampi. All around are hills with massive boulders precariously […]

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