Art galleries India

Coming from a family of artists from Tamil Nadu, Shiv Swami perpetuates the tradition of miniature painting in the rules of art and trains other artists who work alongside him. The prices of the works vary according to the "grade" of the artist and the time of work. In the workshop, the prices vary between 500 Rs and 15 000 Rs. He will give you a demonstration of the meticulousness and delicacy of his work, which you can observe with a magnifying glass to capture all the details. Shiv Swami can also produce works to order.

This specialized store, which is located below the Classic Inn hotel, sells embroidered objects made by women of Kutch, grouped in cooperatives. The aim is to redistribute the profits to these women in order to ensure them a source of income. The models, inspired in particular by Banni and Patola tribal art, are marvels of finesse: traditional clothing, kurtas, shawls, household linen, bags, accessories... Prices are fixed and affordable. A store with a clear conscience, full of good gift ideas.

The city's greatest miniaturist specializing in plants and birds works here. Some of his floral designs have been selected for Unicef greeting cards, others have been used to illustrate American encyclopedias. The artists of Swami Arts combine tradition with original creations. They paint meticulously on handmade paper (rice paper or paper recovered from old books), camel leather and wood. The brushes used are made of squirrel hair and for some details, they can use single bristle brushes.

Rakesh welcomes you to his art school in perfect French. He explains all the subtleties of Indian miniature painting, how to obtain 55 shades from natural pigments and the time it takes to complete a work. His miniatures are the work of teachers, professors, students who give free rein to their talent on different supports: resin, silk, old paper, camel bone, marble... Prices vary depending on the performer and their experience as well as the media used. The prices are very correct.

This is one of the most prestigious art galleries for lovers of Indian miniature paintings, books from all times and all over India. Tanjore paintings, Krishna representations, old photographs, tribal and folk art from the colonial period, Jain, Sikh. More than 40 artists exhibit here. Mr. Kaicker is involved in research work to decorate prestigious homes and hotels. If you are passionate about art and history, the best thing to do is to make an appointment with Mr. Kaicker who is a real character! Exported worldwide.

Created in 1996 by three brothers, Andraab has always been synonymous with quality and exclusivity. The brand specializes in pashminas embroidered by hand by hand-picked artisan-artists. Each piece is unique and made with the best materials. Each motif has a story to tell, like the eloquence of the poet and the ferocity of nature. Everything is made with silk, cotton threads sprinkled with gold and silver. Distinguished by the world press, Andraab presents its collections in a district a little far from the centre.

The Asha Shop is the store of the Ashalayam association and offers handicrafts made by street children and vulnerable children taken care of by the NGO. It also has a pleasant café where cookies made by these same children are sold. The money collected in this way allows the association to help these young people to reintegrate into society so that, once they are adults, they can stand on their own two feet. Do not hesitate to visit the website of this association to learn more. A great initiative to encourage.

A pretty gallery offering statues of all sizes, art objects, paintings… Prices are fixed and displayed: no bad surprise here!

In addition to the paintings presented, the gallery has a very pleasant café located in a large garden. Pizzas and pancakes are on the menu.

This store sells handicrafts produced by the Nilgiris tribes. One can find Pukhoor embroidery, textiles with geometric shapes and bright colors made by hand and made only by women of the Toda minority. Nearly 400 women make a living from this ancestral craft. Another small store selling embroidered blankets is also located at the entrance of the Botanical Gardens. If you are looking for warm and ethnic clothes, take a look at the Tibetan market, in front of the gardens.

Located in the district of the Cochin Thirumala Devaswom temple, this is the gallery run by Dinesh Shenoy, an artist-painter who is passionate about his city. His favorite subject is colonial architecture, especially the buildings of Fort Cochin. Destined to disappear or to undergo the test of time, they are immortalized on superb sepia monochrome canvases. Dinesh will be happy to tell you the history of each one. You can even purchase one of his works, for your own pleasure or as a gift, if you wish.