Motifs of India
Posted in Handicraft by Avinash Tripathi On July 4, 2013
The variety of Motifs used in India are limitless. Let us take a look at the different motifs and what they symbolize : Palki Motif Palki means Palanquin. The palanquin was a common mode of transport in rural areas. Indian have traditionally been
Literary Sources of Ancient Indian History
The ancient literature and the religious books are important sources of information for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history. Their classification is simple – religious and secular literature, historical literature and foreign accounts. Religious Literary Sources of Ancient Indian History Religious literature
Importance of Ancient Coins of South India
Posted in History of Ancient India by Ajay Goel On July 3, 2013
Coins discovered in South India are largest in number. There numerous coin-vessels have been discovered also. Most of the vessels are full of Roman coins. These ancient coins play an important role in the reconstruction of ancient South Indian history. It acts as
Article on Unity in Diversity in India
Posted in Important India by Ajay Goel On July 3, 2013
Introduction to the Unity in Diversity In India India is a land of Unity in diversity. High mountain ranges, vast seas , large river-irrigated lands, countless rivers and streams, dark forests, sandy deserts, all these have adorned India with an exceptional diversity.
Needlework in India
Posted in Handicraft by Avinash Tripathi On July 2, 2013
The history of the needlework suggests that owes its origin to the need to stitch skins of dead animals using sharp stones and bamboo needles. Even during the Iron Age, the man knew to cut and join. Then they learned to pick
Bengal Kantha / Kantha of Bengal
Posted in Handicraft by Avinash Tripathi On July 1, 2013
The Bengal Kantha or Kantha of Bengal can be discussed under the following heads, based on location : West Bengal Kantha Kantha of Bangladesh West Bengal Kantha West Bengal districts deserve special mention in the context of Nakshi Kantha . Nakshi Kantha
Border Motifs of Kantha
Posted in Handicraft by Avinash Tripathi On July 1, 2013
Border Motifs of Nakshi Kantha Rich Bengali cultural identity is shared by the people of West Bengal thorough these Border Motifs. The borders of the Nakshi Kantha effectively provide a vast treasure of folk art and one can only marvel at the
Kantha Stitches / Kantha Stitching / Kantha Embroidery Stitches
Posted in Handicraft by Avinash Tripathi On July 1, 2013
The different methods of Kanthas stitches / Kantha Stitching are discussed below : Holbein stitching Holbein Stitching are mainly used in Kantha quilts outside Bengal. These embroideries are generally of geometric patterns and sometimes accompany cross stitch pattern. Running Kantha Stitches The
Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom)
Posted in Gupta Empire by Ajay Goel On June 30, 2013
In the beginning of the 4th century A.D., the Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom) started a new era in the history of India. Various local powers who broke away from the Kushana authority formed independent kingdoms, some of whom where monarchies, while
Administration of Delhi Sultanate
Posted in History of Medieval India by Ajay Goel On June 29, 2013
The Delhi Sultanate administration system The administration system of Delhi Sultanate were directed and governed by the Quranic injunctions. The Quranic law was the supreme law of the empire. The Caliph was the supreme sovereign according to the Islamic theory of sovereignty.