Artistic trip in India
Indian civilization is one of the oldest civilizations of the world. Its history over 5000 years. Indian art is as old as civilization. Understanding Indian art is not so easy for those who do not know the Indian philosophy. Ancient India was called "Sone ki Chidiya" (in Hindi), which means "Golden Bird." India was very rich in its art, philosophy, science .. The roots of Indian art are very old. They are found in the Vedas is the oldest writing in human history, dating back over 5000 years.
What is the secret of greatness of Indian art?
What is common between Lepoint Indian art and modern science? Both require imagination. They illustrate the natural tendency of man to seek to formulate natural laws. Indian art is a spiritual journey that creation.
India is a unique country characterized by its diversity. Many schools of thought flourished, countless dynasties have disappeared, many invaders occupied India and then contributed to the infinite variety of his intellectual resourse. So many artistic expression invading Persian varieties merge into Indian art. In Persian art e artist works to please the king and queen, one of the most beautiful works of Indo-Persian art can be seen in the Taj Mahal.
India: a history of art
Embroidery is part of inidienne culture. Almost all women know embroidery in India! They use to decorate their homes, their clothes, not only on their sarres but also clothes of their husbands, their children, on the sheets, blankets .. Embroidery: this is how s' Indian express! Atravers embroidery, they display their religion, their culture, their desires ... So, on special occasions like festivals, weddings, or any other social event, a special embroidery connects to the event.
Indian emperors were really great art lovers. One example of this love is the Taj Mahal which is one of the most beautiful artistic works of the world. The architects of this era apply techniques passed down from generation to generation, have survived until today! You will have the chance to learn these techniques with the descendants of these families, heirs of embroidery techniques millennia! Their ancestors used to work for kings and emperors. These workers still live in Delhi because it was the capital of the kings of art lovers. In the textile industry, these workers still use the same tools and the same embroidery techniques used by their ancestors. If you like to create, this can be a great opportunity to learn and understand these techniques to use in your designs with your own ideas and to become a different designer.
India: the country of embroideries
India has a wide range of textile with many models and different techniques. Indeed, their design is different depending on the location, climate, culture and even as Indian diversity influences all areas of society here. This is why India is a dream place for lovers of textiles.
India has a wide range of world famous fabric such as cotton, silk, fabric dyeing, the hand-printed, printed fabrics, batik ...
Batik is a very interesting process that lies between art and craft. Batik has more than 2000 years! The fabric is then dyed wax painted cold dye, the fabric is then washed with hot water, the wax melts and the pattern emerges.
India is full of painstaking traditional techniques including rendering is exceptional.
India: the country of fabrics
The color has an important role in Indian society.
Indian society is divided mainly into four castes, each divided into castes and sub ​​aisi on ... (although this separation is legally prohibited, it still remains in the customs). Castes have their own special symbols colors. These reason, colors have an important role in India and are ubiquitous. This association-color caste is reflected in traditional clothing. Even in different parts of India, the people wear clothes of different colors.
For example, the yellow color is considered the color of religion and asceticism. Thus, saffron yellow or orange is the color of sadhus. They gave up their families and lead a spiritual life to free himself from the endless round of rebirths. Even the dyeing techniques of modern India are influenced by the techniques of ancient India.
During your trip, you conterons history of these colors and you will be better able to understand and appreciate Indian culture.