Theyyam: A Ritualistic Folk Dance of Kerala, India
India’s rich history and culture teem with folk art available in multiple forms such as art, music, dance. Each of the 29 states celebrates their folk art in the…
The Gods and Goddesses of Indian Folk Art
India is a country with diverse heritage and rich culture. It is home to some of the most beautiful folk art traditions! Its folk art is colorful, vibrant, beautiful,…
Epic of Gilgamesh: The Oldest World Folk-Epic
We take a look at the earliest surviving literature – a world folk-epic with Sumerian poems from ancient Mesopotamia translated from oral tradition to cuneiform tablets. Historically, world folk-epics…
Tracing the Roots of Russia’s Renowned Khokhloma Art
Russia has gifted many folk arts to the world, most notably the Matryoshka doll or the Russian doll. Amongst its other assortments, the next in line would undoubtedly be…
Ancient Egyptian Art and Symbolism
We look at ancient Egyptian art depicted through hieroglyphs, sculptures and paintings. The highly-symbolic ancient Egyptian art has intrigued the West ever since the cultural wealth of this desert…
Indian Folk Art That Stood the Test of Time
We’re going to talk about a few handpicked Indian folk art forms weaved in tales, and full of vibrant colors! Folk art created by Indians has always been about…
Different Forms of Folk Art Around the World
Folk art is colorful, expressive and reflects the cultural life of our community. It has a strong influence on some of the art even today! Folk art is not…
Explore & Learn Aboriginal Art of Australia at Maruku Arts
Australia is known for its rich history of aboriginal culture. Many collectives have been set up in recent years to sustain the indigenous art and culture of the land.…