Painted Photography
Inside India’s Great Traditional Karkhanas
Ten incredible styles of painting, sculpting and weaving that wouldn’t have existed without these visionary royal patrons
Read more ...Babies of the Empire
They’re powerful, wealthy and just out of the nursery. Meet the princes, scions and other young worthies of India’s erstwhile ruling classes
Read more ...Realm of the Royals
What stands out in a study of India’s royalty is not all the fabulous wealth, extravagant lifestyles or legendary eccentricities. It’s the humanity. The delusions of grandeur, the hunger for validation, the aching paranoia. But also, the passion for poetry. The great love for animals. The steadfast loyalties. They were by no means perfect, our… Read more »
Read more ...Living Out Loud: Great Indian Palaces
Roll back the years with vintage photographs of Indian palaces from Sarmaya’s collection
Read more ...Say Cheese, Your Majesty
It was love at first click for India’s royalty and the 19th century’s most exciting new art form: photography
Read more ...WATCH: CURTAIN-RAISER FOR SERENDIPITY ARTS FESTIVAL 2018
Costume Drama
Around the Warli
Pink City Treasures
Spell Binding
Time-Travelling Timelines
Indian Kings & Their Fabulous Jewels
Once upon a time, jewellery was a sign of manliness. And no one was manlier than the king of the land
Read more ...‘Musicians and Dancers’, photos from the 1880s
Bengal’s Goddesses Live in Song
‘Lost and Found: Discovering the Women of the Great Mughals’ by Ira Mukhoty
The Forgotten Cities of Delhi by Rana Safvi
Inside the magical world of Rajasthan’s phad paintings
The story of two heroes told over seven centuries. How complicated can it be? We’re glad you asked
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