Production is slow and costly in old method The handloom industry in Bengaluru is witnessing a decline in sales as customers’ preference has shifted toward powerloom fabrics, which are cost-efficient. Sarvottam, manager of Prasiddhi Silks in Shantinagar, Bengaluru, said: “The handloom sector has been affected due to the arrival of powerlooms. In handlooms earlier, two […]
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The traditional puppet theatre of India which had an immense value earlier is struggling to retain its glory. According to the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, a puppet is one of the most remarkable and ingenious inventions of mankind. Srinivas, Director of Rangaputhali Puppeteers, a prominent puppeteer based in Bengaluru,said the art of puppetry […]
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‘Korean cuisine tastes like Indian food’ Korean restaurants in Bengaluru have been witnessing increased footfalls with the rising popularity of Korean pop culture and food in the city. A large number of new Korean restaurants have sprung up in the city within the past few years. Nirmal Tamang, the manager of Hae Kum Gang, a […]
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The healing powers of art are most evident in treating mental health issues If art is a medium to express abstract thoughts, the canvas allows one tochannelize those thoughts with colours. Thus painting is often of great value for people who struggle to express themselves, particularly those with mental health issues. Rashida Kalangi, an artist, […]
Continue ReadingThe Medars are the bamboo and sugarcane handicraft artisans who fear that their art will fade away. They want government help to save their livelihood. The Medar community of Yashwant Nagar village, Sandur taluk, whose main occupation is handicrafts, fears that their tradition will fade away. Neelamma, an 80-year-old woman who makes putti (bamboo baskets), […]
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