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Visual vocabulary - Miniature Painting

As the term indicates, miniature paintings are multicolored handmade paintings very small in size. One of the outstanding characteristics of these paintings is the complicated work that provides their distinct identity. The colors used in the paintings emerged from numerous natural sources like vegetables, indigo, precious stones, gold, and silver. artists all around the world convey their respective motives through their paintings, the most familiar theme used in the miniature paintings of India comprises the Ragas, a pattern of musical notes, and religious and mythological stories. These are performed on elements, such as paper and cloth.   History Miniature paintings emerged in India around 750 A.D when the Palas ruled over the eastern part of India. Since holy teachings of the Buddha, supported by his images, were written on palm leaves, these paintings became famous. they had to be miniature in character because of area limitation. Around ...

India's Distinctive Tussar Silk - Kosa Silk

Kosa silk is a special type of tussar silk. It is an unexampled epitome of delicacy, rich texture, and Natural impression.  the fabric is cooler and breathable, which makes kosa Favourable in warmer parts of the country.  The signature of kosa silk is the dull golden brownish texture.  However, you can also find the natural sheds of dark honey, fawn, orange, pale golden, and cream. They are also dyed naturally with natural ingredients.   Origin  The word Kosa is derived from Sanskrit which means silk. A type of fine silk is created by the larva of small silkworms drawn from the cocoons on the saja, Arjun, and sal trees. Antheraea mylitta an Indian silkworm is the reason for the kosa silk origin. It is famous because of its shine, softness, and luster.  Devangan community is the original prominence of products made from kosa silk. The best kosa cocoon precipitation is from Bilaspur, Raigarh, Korba, and chamba towns of Chat...