Everyday Art of India

EVERYDAY ART OF INDIA

BY JYOTINDRA JAIN

An Introduction to the collection of Sanskrit Museum of Everyday Art

"Creativity and culture permeate every aspect of Indian life. In a rapidly changing traditional society, household objects reflect centuries of collective wisdom. The practical and innovative objects display the exuberant imagination and exquisite creativity of craft persons from all over the country."

'Eclectic Streets'

Walking through the alleys of these eclectic streets makes you feel lively and artistic. 

You immediately think of how to redecorate you place or where exactly to fit in these 

beautiful traditional art decorative in your house. 

These 'Never-out-of-style' products can just enhance any ambience and make you feel At-Home.

Be it old-school flower motifs, pretty wall hangings or bright handmade lampshades...these indian handicrafts are something we all love and keep buying every time we see them at these shops..!! 

Tell us what you bought recently... ??

Photographed by: Khyati Pande

'Simple ideas'

It is true 'there is no place like home'

One place where we can, what we want, do what we wish, & wear what we love.

Mixing elements, which have no sync as individuals, but when put together they are perfect for each other.

Walls which don't divide us, but connects us, maybe with some old memories framed, but still fresh in your mind. Furniture which is not picked up from any expensive store, but small elements which have a story, which we can relate to.

Then why not make it more 'US'.

So make your home, your own space of simple ideas.

Image courtesy: AD September-October 2012 issue

Image courtesy: AD September-October 2012 issue