Gilded
From Stone to Screen: A Look at Calligraphy Tools Throughout the Ages
Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris
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The art of calligraphy has played a significant role in the development of human civilization, especially in communication, religion, and art. The history of calligraphy...
From Monks to Maharajas- The journey of Manuscript Gilding to Tanjore Painting
Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris
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Manuscript gilding and Tanjore painting are two art forms that have been around for centuries. While they share some similarities, they also have distinct differences. Today, let’s...
The Fine Art of Manuscript Gilding in India: A Closer Look
Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris
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The History of manuscript gilding in India dates back to the 4th century CE, during the Gupta period. This technique initially involved hammering thin sheets...
Take the Carats Home!
Gold Leaf Shade Card (Image Courtesy: www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk)
One of the most common questions that we receive is - do you really use real gold leaves in your artwork?
To answer that question, let’s first see what are the types of gold that are commonly available. To name a few, we have...
Worth the Weight in Gold?
Transcending race, religion, and other human constraints, Gold is one common denominator that has survived the test of time and repetitively proved its mettle.
An eternal symbol of beauty and sophistication. Be it jewellery, idols, monuments, or embellishments, this precious metal is worshipped in all walks of civilization.
Its seductive allure has...
Golden Glyphs- Writing History in Gold
In a world dominated by digital communication, the allure of ancient art forms often gets overlooked. Although gilding has its own allure particularly, I see raised gilding is something that fascinates everyone, but that is just not what we can do with gold.
Treaty between Calicut and the Dutch inscribed in...
