The Kishangarh School of miniature art is one of the most celebrated and vibrant schools of Rajasthani miniature art. Widely ...

A mid-18th century painting captures Maharaja Bakhat Singh, of the Rathore clan, engaged in Holi celebrations in a pool with ...

What's the link between centuries-old Tibetan Thangka paintings and Banarasi silk? Why is Ladakh so important for Kashmiri ...

The use of textile art for home decor is a time-honoured tradition, deeply woven into our history.

Holi, a vibrant festival celebrated during the Mughal era, transcended social and religious boundaries. Emperors like Akbar ...

Through stories, recipes and fascinating anecdotes, a new book delves into the spice’s rich legacy, uncovering its role in ...

One of the last uses of Indian yellow, reportedly, was by Van Gogh in The Starry Night (1889). The famous yellow moon held within a cluster of radiant orbs was a blend of zinc yellow and Indian yellow ...

The Mughal Empire, spanning from the early 16th to the 18th century, left a lasting legacy through its blend of Persian, ...

The crown of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, and two throne chairs are part of the Royal Collection in London.

Another Mughal emperor, Mohammed Shah Rangila, known as much for his indulgence in art and festivities as for ... A remarkable painting shows Mohammed Shah Rangila running around the palace ...

With time, even the tools used to play holi have evolved. A beautiful, ornate silver water syringe with a spout the shape of ...

Among her numerous articles on Mughal and Rajput painting are the following: The Laud Ragamala, Bikaner, and the Sociability of Subimperial Paintings, Archives of Asian Art, 63, no. 1 (2013): 27-58; ...