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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
Source Credits :Scroll.in
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...
The Story of Letters: A Journey through the Sands of Time
Egyptians Hieroglyphics
Imagine not being able to communicate your thoughts and express ideas clearly. Writing is one such form that has helped human civilization preserve history and express itself clearly since time immemorial. From ancient civilizations to the digital age today, the story of writing is a fascinating journey.
The earliest forms...
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Did you sip on any water today?
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
Source Credits :Scroll.in
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...
The Story of Letters: A Journey through the Sands of Time
Egyptians Hieroglyphics
Imagine not being able to communicate your thoughts and express ideas clearly. Writing is one such form that has helped human civilization preserve history and express itself clearly since time immemorial. From ancient civilizations to the digital age today, the story of writing is a fascinating journey.
The earliest forms...
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...
