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Jangam Gāyan

December 24, 2023 Uncategorized

angam Gāyan is a narrative sung by the Jangam community. It is performed in the temple courtyards of Shiva temples to huge gatherings. Sometimes, there are public performances in village squares. The main component of...

Patola: Double Ikat Silk Textiles of Patan

December 3, 2023 Uncategorized

Patola silk textiles are produced by resist dyeing of warp and weft threads before weaving, a complex process known as double ikat which is also practised in other parts of India and abroad. However, Patola...

Ranmāle

November 20, 2023 Uncategorized

Ranmale is a ritualistic and folk theatre form based on mythological stories from the popular Indian epics of Ramayan and Mahabharat. It is presented during the Holi festival which is celebrated as Shigmo (spring festival)...

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