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Folk Arts of India

First Online: August 15, 1997
Last updated : January 13, 2026

Folk Arts of India

Hand-made Beauty
Handicrafts in India feature two needs of mankind: the utility and the need for beauty.
Folk Artists of Karnataka
When folk artists from all over Karnataka gathered for the World Kannada Conference, Kamat was there
The Smell of the Earth Rangoli -- Painted prayers of India

  • "Kinnarijogi" Folk Artist
  • Folk Artist Decorated for a Performance
  • Folk Artists of Karnataka -- Index
  • Folk Artists of Karnataka: Introduction and a List
  • Folk Designs of India
  • Folk Paintings of India
  • Horse from a Folkart Theme
  • Indian Recipes
  • Kasooti: Traditional Indian Embroidery
  • Rangoli -- Painted prayers of India
  • The Masks of India
  • The Smell of the Earth

 

See Also:

  • Handicrafts of India
  • Arts of India

The Arts of India
Arts of India

Pictures
Romancing Couple -- Painting by Raja Ravi Varma.Man-Woman -- A piece from Salarjung MuseumA Romantic Couple, JinanathapuraGoddess Saraswati in a Tanjore style paintingMythological PaintingUse of Eagles as MessengersElephant Headed Ganesh in a Tanjore Gesso Painting
Painting on a Peepal Leaf Feeding of Lord KrishnaLord Indra riding the Airavat, the eight trunked elephantA Spectacular Mixed Metal Sculpture of ArdhanarishwaraBodhisatva with a Lotus in HandSolitary MaidenBronze Statue of a Dancer
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833)The Girl from MalabarGaruda Carrying GayatriLaxman meets Valis wife TaraCouple Rides Camel on a Sand-duneTemple on Wheels (Ratha)Hindu Mythological Figure Rawana, Leather Puppet
The Teaching of Bhagawad-GitaBlind folded Gandhari and a Maid on Balcony<br>by Nandalal BoseMan Fondles Two Women on a SwingPainted Leather Puppet of HanumanNawab and coterieNawab and a CourtierPainted Leather Puppet of Kamadhenu the Cow
Water Color Painting by Mukta VenkateshBhishma Lies on the Bed of Arrows<br>A Rangoli PaintingArt By AccidentAccidental ArtMystery Picture!Horse Pulled Cart - Painting by Jamini RoyRomance of Lord Vishnu and Wife Laxmi<br>Indian Red Mural
Bronze Statue of Shiva -- Chola Period (1000 A.D.)Way to NanjanaguduPainting of a Lion on a Ganjifa CardArt of Prehostoric ManGeometric Designs on Palm LeafGanjifa CardA Wall Mural from Karnataka
Painting by M.F. HusainGanjifa Playing Card

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