Indian folk art is moving away from the epics and pastoral scenes towards contemporary themes that appeal to urban buyers. Friday, Jul 18, 2025. New Delhi o C. Subscribe. Sign in.

Here we list just 9 of the many beautiful Indian folk art forms that everyone should know about and encourage. 2 / 10 Aipan art - Uttarakhand.

Barahmasa, meaning ‘twelve months,’ is a traditional folk art form rooted deeply in Indian literary and cultural traditions. It is a poetic and artistic expression that captures the emotional ...

Sustainable art uses eco-friendly materials and leaves no toxins. Modern artists use natural, recyclable materials, following the ancient techniques of Indian folk art. Traditional Indian methods ...

An ongoing exhibition in the Capital showcases how women and female deities have been represented in folk and tribal art forms of India. The painting traditions of Kalighat, Madhubani, Mata ni ...

NEW DELHI: A foremost artist and art critic, Jagdish Swaminathan’s life has been inspiring. Unlike his colleagues, who often borrowed ideas from the West, Swaminathan’s Indian folk and tribal ...

Indian folk painters who sing to narrate the stories depicted in their paintings are using their art to address modern issues – from the climate crisis to India’s moon landing.