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Nazariya In this world of digital art and 3D printing, Nazariya is a movement to bring us closer, to the beautiful world of Indian Folk Art.

Nazariya is an incredible journey into rural India, not only connecting rural grassroot innovators to the world, but reviving lesser known art forms, traditions and cultures, bringing out the subtle message of unity, brotherhood and community. It is an effort in not just reviving these artforms, but also making them relevant for today. Nazariya is trying to bring out the subtle message behind thes

e artforms; the message of unity, brotherhood and community. This is Nazariya's way of taking you on an incredible journey into India's past, helping us create a new future.

Thanks for joining today's Traditional Phad Painting worlshops, Craft Keepers! Together, let's give history a future!! ...
18/04/2026

Thanks for joining today's Traditional Phad Painting worlshops, Craft Keepers! Together, let's give history a future!!

A few glimpses from our Kashmiri Papier-Mâché workshop ✨Thank you for being part of keeping this beautiful craft alive —...
12/04/2026

A few glimpses from our Kashmiri Papier-Mâché workshop ✨
Thank you for being part of keeping this beautiful craft alive — giving history a future!
We’ve got a whole series of workshops lined up this April, so keep joining in!

The art of sacred script, still alive in Old DelhiA chance to witness Arabic Calligraphy not just as writing, but as an ...
12/04/2026

The art of sacred script, still alive in Old Delhi

A chance to witness Arabic Calligraphy not just as writing, but as an art of beauty, balance, and devotion. For centuries, this form has been used to give words a visual soul through flowing strokes, rhythm, and precision. Today, very few traditional practitioners continue to keep it alive.

Join Katib Mohammad Ghalib, one of the last traditional calligraphers of Old Delhi, for a hands-on workshop where you will experience the grace of this art form, understand its wwressence, and practice creating your own calligraphy piece.

📅 23rd April | 11 AM – 1 PM
📅 30th April | 11 AM – 1 PM
📅 1st May | 11 AM – 1 PM
💰 ₹1250 + taxes

Limited seats only. Register soon.

From Kashmir to Delhi: A Living Craft Experience ✨Step into the world of Kashmiri Papier-Mâché — a centuries-old craft k...
09/04/2026

From Kashmir to Delhi: A Living Craft Experience ✨

Step into the world of Kashmiri Papier-Mâché — a centuries-old craft known for its intricate detailing, rich heritage, and storytelling.

For the first time in Delhi, learn and experience this rare art form with Padma Shri awardee Niyaz Ahmad Bhatt, master artisan from Kashmir.

🎨 Hands-on. Personal. Truly one of a kind.
🗓️ Three-day immersive workshop

Workshop: Art in Form – Kashmiri Papier-Mâché
Dates: 10th, 11th & 12th April
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: The Kunj, Vasant Kunj
Fee: ₹5,000 (for all 3 days) + taxes

Limited seats only. DM to register.

From the valleys of Kashmir to Delhi — witness it up close. ✨Experience the delicate beauty of Kashmiri Papier-Mâché, a ...
08/04/2026

From the valleys of Kashmir to Delhi — witness it up close. ✨

Experience the delicate beauty of Kashmiri Papier-Mâché, a centuries-old craft known for its intricate detailing and storytelling.

For the first time, get a chance to learn and witness this art in Delhi, guided by Padma Shri awardee Niyaz Ahmad Bhatt, master artisan from Kashmir.

🎨 Hands-on. Intimate. Truly rare.
🗓️ Three-day immersive course

Workshop: Art in Form – Kashmiri Papier-Mâché
Dates: 10th, 11th & 12th April
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: The Kunj, Vasant Kunj
Fee: ₹5,000 (for all 3 days) + taxes

Limited seats only. DM to register.

Every Gond painting carries a story from the forest.This artwork tells the story of a living tree that connects earth, s...
16/03/2026

Every Gond painting carries a story from the forest.

This artwork tells the story of a living tree that connects earth, sky, and every creature in between.

In Gond tradition, trees are not just plants—they are guardians of life. Their branches become homes for birds, their roots carry secrets of the soil, and their leaves whisper stories through the wind.

Look closely at the painting and you will see birds sitting peacefully on the branches. Each bird represents a messenger of nature, carrying stories from distant forests, rivers, and skies.

Together they remind us of something the Gond community has believed for centuries:

Nature is not separate from us — we are part of its story.

And sometimes, all we need to do is pause, look at a tree, and listen.

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Ever seen a human become a god in front of an entire village?This is Theyyam — a centuries-old ritual tradition from Nor...
22/02/2026

Ever seen a human become a god in front of an entire village?

This is Theyyam — a centuries-old ritual tradition from North Kerala where the performer is believed to temporarily embody a deity. It isn’t theatre in the modern sense. For the community, the transformation is real.

There are more than 400 forms of Theyyam, each with its own origin story, songs, costume design, and ritual code. The preparation can take hours. Layers of natural pigments are applied to the face in geometric precision. Massive handcrafted headgear — sometimes taller than the performer — is assembled piece by piece. Some of these structures are so heavy that performers train their bodies for years to carry them.

The ritual often unfolds at night in temple courtyards or sacred groves, illuminated by oil lamps and surrounded by the rising rhythm of drums. The sound builds gradually, creating an atmosphere that feels charged, almost electric. In certain forms, the performer walks through fire, spins at high intensity, or performs movements that push the body to its limits — yet the belief is that divine energy sustains him.

What makes Theyyam even more powerful is its social memory. Many deities represented in Theyyam were once real people — local heroes, women, warriors, or individuals from marginalized communities whose stories were preserved and elevated into divinity. In that sense, Theyyam becomes not just devotion, but a living archive of justice and collective history.

During the ritual, devotees approach with questions about health, conflict, fear, or major life decisions. The words spoken in that state are received as sacred guidance. For those few hours, the distance between human and divine dissolves completely.

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Ever wondered what imli ke beej (tamarind seeds) can turn into?In Cheriyal craft, they become a bold, story-filled mask ...
17/02/2026

Ever wondered what imli ke beej (tamarind seeds) can turn into?
In Cheriyal craft, they become a bold, story-filled mask that looks straight at you like a theatre character.

Cheriyal is a Telangana folk art rooted in storytelling—the same tradition behind the iconic Cheriyal scroll paintings, once used by performers to narrate epics and folk tales. That’s why these faces feel so alive: big expressive eyes, bold outlines, rich colours—made to stand out like stage characters under spotlight. Every mask carries a persona—a hero, a villain, a deity, a comic character—each with its own mood and presence.

These masks are traditionally made by shaping sawdust + tamarind seed paste (imli ka gond) by hand, then sun-drying it till it’s strong. After that, artisans smooth it, add a white base coat so the colours shine, and then paint every detail—those dramatic eyes, sharp outlines, jewellery motifs—all freehand, layer by layer. Finished with a protective coat, it stays vibrant for years.

Basically: folk art + theatre + slow handmade magic—for your wall.

We have limited stock right now — DM “CHERIYAL” to get yours before it’s gone.

A handmade deer-horn headpiece that stops you mid-scroll.From Chhattisgarh (Bastar region), this kind of ceremonial head...
11/02/2026

A handmade deer-horn headpiece that stops you mid-scroll.
From Chhattisgarh (Bastar region), this kind of ceremonial headgear is often worn during community festivals and performances—when drums get louder, circles of dance form, and tradition becomes something you can actually see.

What looks like just a “hat” is usually a crafted identity marker. The horns, the build, the ornaments—each detail is made to stand out in a crowd, to honour the occasion, and to represent belonging. It’s not about being flashy. It’s about showing up in a way that says: this is my community, this is my story, this is our heritage—alive and moving.

This is the kind of culture that isn’t preserved in museums alone—it’s worn, celebrated, and passed forward, festival after festival.

📍Chhattisgarh, India
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Phad-inspired pocket diaries, painted by the Bhopa artists of Rajasthan—the traditional storytellers who have kept this ...
08/02/2026

Phad-inspired pocket diaries, painted by the Bhopa artists of Rajasthan—the traditional storytellers who have kept this art alive generation after generation.

Phad is a sacred storytelling tradition from Rajasthan, originally painted as long narrative scrolls and performed through song—where every motif is a scene and every border holds history.

In Phad, colour is not decoration; it carries meaning.
Red for strength and protection.
Yellow for divinity and light.
Green for life, growth, and hope.
Bold outlines to hold the story together.

A small diary that carries a living heritage in your hands.
Book yours now—made directly by the Bhopas of Rajasthan.

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STOP SCROLLING—this is the same furniture. 👀✨Before ➝ After, the Nazariya way. 🤎We restored the wood, revived the finish...
30/01/2026

STOP SCROLLING—this is the same furniture. 👀✨
Before ➝ After, the Nazariya way. 🤎

We restored the wood, revived the finish, and added the Gond work we have done to turn this piece into functional art. 🌿🖌️
Not mass-produced. Not ordinary.
A statement that carries culture into your home.

Got an old wooden cabinet / chest / side unit sitting in a corner?
Don’t replace it—restore it beautifully. ✨

📩 Get in touch to restore your old furniture with a Nazariya makeover.

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