Showing posts with label Arts n Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arts n Crafts. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Car stickers...

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The creative car stickers make you think and laugh! this one took my traffic stress off in a minute...

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Respecting Legends...

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100_4563, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The rear windows of the auto remains great reflections of local culture, this one is dedicated to the well known,beloved and respected legend. The auto artisans get lot such opportunities to show their talent and finess ....

Friday, January 25, 2013

Auto Art...

100_4440a by rajesh_dangi
100_4440a, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The front panel of the Auto displays Radium art, the symbols of Nandi, lot of city autos use the space creatively and make their vehicles look unique....

Friday, January 11, 2013

Vehicle Art...

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Radium art on the vehicles is a local art form, these bulls on the back doors of a van illustrate creative placement....

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Creative Xmas...

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100_4435, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
While I visited and old age home recently, the Xmas tree there made a difference, the colored waste thermocol balls are pinned to the thorns to make an ordinary plant decorative, the real colors of passion and art expressed so well....

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Auto Art...

100_3840a by rajesh_dangi
100_3840a, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The Decor inside the auto windscreen is vibrant and colourful reflection of taste of the auto owner. a positive and charming message for the passengers for sure....

Monday, April 16, 2012

The Horse...

100_2222 by rajesh_dangi
100_2222, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Outside a famous restaurant stands a horse. the prefect blend of traditional art with modern material, this cement horse wears all the ethnic strokes and styles and helps attract the attention of the customers complimenting traditional food served inside...

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Old is Gold....

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100_1070a, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Many prefer the old and rustic furniture, statues and metal artefacts and few shops on th city bridge that gap between collectors and traders, this one might have a real treasure, who knows!!

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Art in selling...

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101_0107, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.

The roadside sale is always for comodities, making it unique is a skil. The mango seller makes it interesting by cuts....a sure treat for eyes before it hits the tastebuds!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Exhibitions...

100_9770 by rajesh_dangi
100_9770, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.

While the city remains busy with the routines, some events keep happening in the creative space, the fashion and textile designers from all over the country make a visit to exhibit their merchandise and create new markets...

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

flying dreams..

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100_9828, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.

While walking aroud the market this display got my attenion, the artisian used leftover textile and created beutiful butterflies out of it with few paper additions, it took me back to my childhood when in the fields we used to chase them and admire the natures creation ....my flying dreams as I used to call them then!!

Saturday, July 09, 2011

Wood Art...

100_9675 by rajesh_dangi
100_9675, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.

Traditional art follows the fans, this old wooden pillar must have traveled from rural part of the state to mid city in a restaurant to showcase the tradition, city has many such preservation's getting thickly embedded to daily life...

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Color Cheer...

100_9790 by rajesh_dangi
100_9790, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.

The cheerful colous of chennapattna toys always catch attention, these colours make kids smile and parents rest assured of the natural colours that are harmless and joyful... the art is cherished in the state and concentrated neaby the city thus products get to catch local markets attention with ease....

Friday, June 17, 2011

Brands n Branding...

100_9578 by rajesh_dangi
100_9578, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.

Creativity is at large! the big branded showrooms are getting more and more creative when dealing with young buyers, the 'hangout' types of decor leverages casual paradigms rather than suited approach!

Sunday, February 06, 2011

Handloom Silk..


A Hand loom exhibition of Silk varieties from all over India was organized on Palace grounds in the city, the work was worth a visit. Such exhibitions are regular events in the city helping people buy textiles from various parts of the country without having to travel. Another benefit is all under one roof thus goods are available at affordable cost due to competition!!

Monday, January 31, 2011

Bargains @ Chitra Santhe


Most difficult part of the bargains is the bargain for artifacts, both the buyer and sellers are targeting a price point that is completely based on agreement and can't be validated, this bargain must have lasted for several minutes as the kid has given up and is sitting in the shade of her mother while she in her firm stance chasing a deal!!

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Hare krishna..


This beautiful carving of the Lord Krishna is one of many testimonials of the woodcarving expertise. There are many art galleries in the city exhibiting best talented artisans with such fine quality work....

Friday, October 08, 2010

Decor...


Pottery is in demand as the designs, shapes and sizes of pots getting trendy and many prefer them as part of the home decor than their conventional use, many artisans keep selling them on the roadsides all round the year...

Friday, September 17, 2010

Decorative umbrellas …


These colorful and trendy paper umbrellas, known as Chatra, is a symbol of respect are getting popular in the decorations for Ganesha festivities; these are installed above the idol as a form of symbolic protection in a belief that the gods must be covered, a gesture showing respect….

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Designer Editions..


Te clay pots are becoming fancier, the creativity is unlimited with clay and basic colors, a roadside vendor knows their worth in the eyes of a good customer....