The tradition of masks in India and abroad is ingrained in a deep-rooted cultural ethos which makes them both magical and mystical. Masks are an intrinsic part of the culture and have been used for storytelling, performing arts, as a statement piece of traditional art and sometimes even to just ward off the evil eye.… Read More Masks in art and culture
The Mask India Project is an initiative that is using masks to give back to the community and contribute towards COVID-19 relief. Even as India is seeing a deadly second wave that has shaken the entire country, there has been a silver lining in terms of a surge of humanity that is lending a helping… Read More Mask with a Cause
As the pandemic continues, traditional handlooms and handicrafts are manifesting into masks, making art wearable. The relentless uncertainty due to Covid-19 has made businesses adapt and evolve with some social consciousness woven in. This is being seen especially in masks – the need of the hour which is the latest canvas for traditional fabrics and… Read More Masks as a canvas for folk art