Gilded
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
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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...
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...
Worth the Weight in Gold?
Transcending race, religion, and other human constraints, Gold is one common denominator that has survived the test of time and repetitively proved its mettle.
An eternal symbol of beauty and sophistication. Be it jewellery, idols, monuments, or embellishments, this precious metal is worshipped in all walks of civilization.
Its seductive allure has...
Golden Glyphs- Writing History in Gold
In a world dominated by digital communication, the allure of ancient art forms often gets overlooked. Although gilding has its own allure particularly, I see raised gilding is something that fascinates everyone, but that is just not what we can do with gold.
Treaty between Calicut and the Dutch inscribed in...
Out With The Old, In With The New!
Many of you may have noticed my temporary absence and here’s the reason why! I'm thrilled to share what I was up to!
It was a transformative six months. Like most changes, the transition wasn’t an easy one. It required perseverance, creativity, and a willingness to learn, all that I had...
Gilding Through Seasons
As gilders, we know that achieving that perfect gilded surface requires more than just skill and creativity. The environment in which we work plays a significant role in the outcome of our gilding endeavours. In this blog, let’s go through different temperatures and humidity levels to explore how they influence...
Shrinking the Canvas: A Journey into Miniature Painting and Gilding
In the wide world of art, where size often matters, miniature painting and gilding stand as unique and captivating art forms. With their intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship, miniatures have the power to transport viewers into a world of wonder and awe.
The art of miniature painting has a rich and...
Inkspiration – The Science Behind Ink
When you think of a calligrapher, what comes to your mind- A person leaning over a desk with a paper, pen, and ink right! Let’s talk about ink today.
Ink has played a pivotal role in human communication since ancient times. From the earliest cave paintings to the intricate manuscripts of...
Things I Learnt in My Pursuit of Becoming an Artist
I was always told that art is only good as a hobby and one cannot sustain a lifestyle by creating art, let alone making it a full-time profession. So, I did what most kids did…study hard and get on the hamster wheel. I won’t say I did not enjoy that;...
