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Reminiscing a charcoal sketch of a boar by artist Sharmi Chowdhary, author and art historian, Kishore Singh chronicles the inimitable connect between art that emerges from royal ateliers and the Indian Maharaja’s love for the jungle. As a child, he remembers his grandfather riding off on what were called pig-sticking expeditions – a euphemism for…

It was in the era that Maharaja Sumer Singh of Kishangarh captured live voices of legends like Lalitabai, Allah Jillai Bai, Gauhar Jaan Niyaz and Gauri Bai, leaving a lilting legacy for his son, the present Maharaja Brajraj Singh of Kishangarh to revive with assistance from Royal Fables and Music Today. Music revivalist, His Highness…

The Hutheesing Haveli of Ahmedabad is resplendent in its myriad rich ancient traditions, dating back to the early 18th century. This dream space is abode to costume collector and craft revivalist, Umang Hutheesing. Commissioned by Hutheesing’s grandfather, Shri Purushottambhai, the haveli had totally run to seed and it was recently that Umang Hutheesing decided to reconstruct…

Tehri Garhwal A traditional Garhwali poshak in fine silk worn by the late Rajmata Kamlendumati Shah of Tehri Garhwal. In pastel yellow and green, this printed poshak is highlighted by an elaborate waist band and detailed embroidery on the neckline. Pratapgarh Preserved To Perfection, This French Chiffon Sari In Saffron Tone Is Embellished With A…

Art has been integral to a life lived in a palace. Art does remain a strong bastion for scions of Princely India. Director of Art Alive Gallery, Sunaina Anand says, “The scions of Imperial India grew up surrounded by history. They possess iconic art and craft. It’s hence not tough for those born with a…

She is known for her hand block printing, her exquisite chiffon drapes and her interesting treatment to cottons that she crafts into interesting silhouettes…. Rani Jaykirti Singh Baria is easily the forum’s finest asset. Soft spoken, demure and understated in her own dress sense, she exudes a regal-ness that is admirable. She speaks on her association…

Social researcher, reader, photographer and an amateur poet, Amitabh Baghel has an interesting family history of attacks and war that perhaps defined for his ancestors, a story different from the expected. Originally from Rewa, an erstwhile princely state in today’s Madhya Pradesh. They moved north to the State of Majhauli Raj in 1704-1705. Constant attacks…

We all live in the proverbial global village. A world that has shrunk into your computer, or better still, in your palms. Your smart phone today is your best friend and Google your bible. I call it the Google maharaj…. Your guide to living, loving and dressing.I see so many young fashion seekers going online…

The regal language of design is most profound in art. The royals nurtured in their courts, a battery of artists who spent their entire lives chronicling the queen and the king’s glorious lifestyle through their arts. His lover was painted sitting next to a slender lotus, herself as beautiful as the proverbial flower. His conquests…

Diacolor, the retail foray of designer Rishabh Tongya, is a sparkling journey of aristocratic luxe. Feted at international red carpet venues, the brand stands out for detail and craft, purity and reliability.Rishabh carries on the gemstone legacy started by his grandfather, Chandalalji Tongya, in Jaipur, 80 years ago. His father, Rajkumar Tongya, expanded the business…