BaraMasa: The Twelve-Month Imagination in Indian Art
A short introduction to BaraMasa as a literary and visual tradition that binds season, longing, devotion and the cycle of the year into one expressive framework.
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Articles that turn Krishnayan’s curatorial knowledge into useful reading.
These short editorial pieces are designed to make Indian textile and decorative arts traditions easier to understand. Each article grows out of the collections, publications and long research practice behind Krishnayan.
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Evergreen articles on embroidery, motifs and textile traditions.
The Difference Between Kantha and Phulkari Embroidery
A practical guide to two major South Asian embroidery traditions, looking at region, stitch logic, visual language and why both continue to matter in contemporary design.
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Why the Peacock Remains a Powerful Motif in Indian Art
From mythology to miniature painting, discover why the peacock remains one of the most persistent and expressive motifs across Indian visual culture.
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Traditional Indian Textile Techniques Through a Collector’s Eye
An introduction to the vocabulary of Indian textiles, from embroidery and applique to painted cloth and devotional surface traditions.
Read articleNew articles can be added here over time around actual search topics that fit the brand: textile preservation, Indian motifs, embroidery differences, artisan techniques and decorative arts in the home.
