In the pursuit of authentic artisan stories, certain moments stand out as truly exceptional. Such was the case when we had the privilege of meeting a 93-year-old weaver, whose dedication sees her rising at 4 a.m. daily to practice her…
As I watched another scooter pass us, with what seemed to be a swan on wheels, my curiosity piqued as to what the occasion was. Everyone seemed to be rushing as if preparing for a grand event. I called one…
We often search for magic in grand tales and distant lands, but sometimes it resides quietly within our world, in the hands of artists. Sri Mukanda Rana, who is fondly called ‘Wizard of Clay’, doesn’t use words for his incantations,…
My childhood in Assam is graced by the joyous celebration of Tuloni Biya (also known as Xoru Biya, Nua-tuloni, or Santi Biya) – a ceremony marking the beginning of a girl’s menstrual cycle. This cherished memory, shared with my mother…
Threads of Tradition, Knots of Sustainability Our journey to explore Odisha’s fading arts led us to the Mankidia tribal village near Keonjhar. Alighting from our car the village seemed deserted but a young woman greeted us warmly and explained everyone…
Bhubaneswar, the modern “Temple City” of Odisha, once wore a more verdant mantle, a crown of mango trees that earned it the evocative moniker Ekamra Kshetra, a name that resonates with both geographical and spiritual significance.Ekamra: This Sanskrit term translates…
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