Indian Art Forms: The Complete Rooftop Art Wiki
Explore 80+ Indian art forms on the Rooftop Art Wiki. In-depth guides to traditional Indian art including Madhubani, Pichwai, Gond, Warli, Bhil, Cheriyal and many more.
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See where art forms originate across India
Coconut Shell Craft
Explore Coconut Shell Craft, the handicraft tradition of Kerala, and learn about its origins, techniques, cultural significance, and artistic heritage.
Company School of Painting
Dive deep into Company School of Painting from Bihar, the very school in Indian painting history to take the common people and their daily occupations as primary subject matter
Conch Shell Craft / Shankha Shilpa
Explore Conch Shell Craft or Shankha Shilpa tradition of West Bengal, and learn about its origins, techniques, cultural significance, and artistic heritage.
Dalkhai
From harvest festivals to community gatherings, explore the evolution and enduring significance of Dalkhai in Odisha's folk traditions.
Dandiya Raas
From devotional rituals to festive gatherings, explore the evolution and cultural legacy of Dandiya Raas in Gujarat.
Dhangari Gaja
Explore Dhangari Gaja, the performance tradition of Andhra Pradesh, and learn about its origins, techniques, cultural significance, and artistic heritage.
Dhokra
Explore Dhokra, the handicraft tradition of Central India, and learn about its origins, techniques, cultural significance, and artistic heritage.
Dhokra (West Bengal)
Explore Dhokra craft, the handicraft tradition of West Bengal, and learn about its origins, techniques, cultural significance, and artistic heritage.
Dollu Kunitha
Find out more about Dollu Kunitha, the drum dance of North Karnataka to worship Beeralingeshwara, a form of Lord Shiva...
Duffmuttu
Explore Duffmuttu dance, the performance tradition of Kerala, and learn about its origins, techniques, cultural significance, and artistic heritage.
Dumhal
Learn about Dumhal, the ceremonial folk dance of the Wattal tribe to initially honor the Sufi saint Baba Nasim-U-Din-Gazi in the Kashmir Valley...
Etikopakka Toys
Explore Etikopakka Toys, the handicraft tradition of Andhra Pradesh, and learn about its origins, techniques, cultural significance, and artistic heritage.
Gambhira
Get to know about Gambhira, that marks the Bengali New Year by performing the folk art that combines musical theatre, dance, song, and satire
Ganjifa: India's Ancient Hand-Painted Card Game Art
Explore the art of Indian handmade card game
Garba
Delve into the timeless appeal of Garba, Gujrat's iconic folk dance.
Garhwal Painting: Uttarakhand's Pahari Miniature Tradition
Let's learn about the miniature paintings from Garhwal!
Ghoomar
From royal courts to community festivals, explore the evolution and enduring cultural significance of Ghoomar in Rajasthan.
Ghumura
An exploration of the origins, cultural significance, music, costumes, and enduring traditions of Ghumura, the celebrated drum dance of Odisha.
Giddha
Explore the history, cultural significance, performance traditions, music, costumes, and enduring legacy of Giddha, Punjab's celebrated women's folk dance.
Godna
Familiarize yourself with Godna, a non-homogeneous traditional tribal form of body art practiced by tribal communities of Chhattisgarh and the adjoining states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh...