Academic Milestone for Kutch Handloom: Master Artisan Ashish Kansara Awarded Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt) by AKTU
MADHAPAR: The historical lineage of Kutch Rogan painting has reached a historic milestone in the academic world. In recognition of […]
The Fluidity of Heritage: The Life and Art of Ashish Shantilal Kansara
Ashish Shantilal Kansara is a central figure in the survival of Rogan art, a 1,500-year-old tradition involving polymerized castor oil. As a legally recognized GI-authorized user, he is one of the few masters proficient in all three historical branches of the craft—freehand painting, mold printing, and embellished freehand. Residing in Madhapar, he and his wife, Komal, have trained over 130 women, ensuring the craft’s continuity and providing sustainable livelihoods for the local community.
Gujarat’s Cultural Crime: Why the State is Killing Rogan Art to Protect a Monopoly
Is the Gujarat government’s favouritism destroying Rogan Art? Discover the story of Ashish Kansara, the master artisan and last Hindu custodian being erased by a state-sponsored monopoly.
Rogan Art Painting: Tradition, Technique, and Research by Asmita Soni
Rogan art painting is a rare and historically significant oil painting tradition from the Madhapar, Kutch region of Gujarat, India.
Rogan Painting — The Ancient Technique Behind Early Oil Art
Unveiling the Antiquity: Rogan Oil Painting as Early Oil Art Rogan Painting is a magnificent craft from India, The Drying
Ashish Kansara: Reviving and Preserving the Ancient Rogan Art
In the vibrant cultural landscape of Gujarat, India, Ashish Kansara shines as a passionate guardian and torchbearer of the ancient
Bhujodi Saree: The Handwoven Art of Kutch
I. The Desert’s Woven Poetry: An Introduction to the Bhujodi Saree The Bhujodi saree is a masterpiece of Indian handloom
Rogan Art Kutch: Ancient India and Afghanistan to Modern-Day
The Buddhist monastic settlement in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, was not only a spiritual retreat for the Buddhist Sangha but also a
Rogan Art: A 15th Century Textile Painting Technique from India
Rogan art is a 15th-century textile painting technique from Gujarat, India. It involves using a special paint made from boiled castor
Rogan Printing (Nirmika Rogan Art) | Brass Mold Textile Art Kutch
Rogan Printing (Nirmika Rogan Art) with Brass Molds: A Blend of Tradition and Precision. Textile printing India | Kutch What
Copper Bell Art Nirona, Jura, Kutch: The Melodic Legacy of Gujarat
Nestled in the arid landscapes of Kutch, Gujarat, the villages of Nirona and Zura are home to a centuries-old craft
Lacquer Art Nirona Kutch: Timeless Craft of Gujarat
Discover the Timeless Beauty of Lacquer Art Nirona Kutch. Nirona, a quaint village in the Kutch district of Gujarat, is