Category: Art Forms
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Buddhism: Handmade from Nepal
Share. Connect. Love. Smile Loveknits has collaborated with a beautiful and an honest organization. We were happy to meet such good people who wanted to help everyone. World needs more lively people! ABOUT BUDDHISM Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development mostly. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of…
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Fun Patachitra Paintings: Midinipur, West Bengal- 2
Featuring Fun Patachitra and a very talented Artist Loveknits proudly features another artist! Rumi Chitrakar There were different products that we wanted to add life to! Earlier Patachitra was done on scrolls for public also on cards known as Ganjifa Card. Now, fun Patachitra with lively colors on different material is what is attracting most to…
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Patachitra Paintings: Midinipur, West Bengal
Paintings Traditionally, the Patachitra painters are known as ‘Chitrakars’ (Lit. Artists) . – Patta paintings are done on small strips of cotton cloth. The canvas is prepared by coating the clothe with a mixture of chalk and gum, made from tamarind seeds. – First, the initial lines are drawn. Usually the women members, prepare the glue,…
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Cashmere: Kashmir, India
Cashmere goats are multi purpose: They produce 3-4 ounces of fine, soft fiber every year which can be processed into wool for knitted garments Their pelts can be used for rugs and seat covers Their meat is low in cholesterol Their history: Cashmere goats originally came from the Himalayas and migrated with Chinese herders to…