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Naga Cushion Covers and Table Runners

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Naga Weaves: is a captivating exploration of the traditional handloom artistry of the Naga tribes, showcasing their exquisite woven textiles as a powerful expression of cultural heritage and identity.

Naga Weaves: An Assertion of Identity

Join us on a journey to understand the intricate and dynamic process that led to the creation of India's North-East, shaping its identity and significance in the nation's narrative.

The Creation of India’s North-East

This is the story of a Naga freedom fighter from Manipur. Rani Gaidinliu fought against the British and the missionaries, was arrested, tortured, dubbed a sorceress and forced to go underground - to fight for her beliefs and the rights of her people. 

Rani Gaidinliu: Daughter of the Hills  

Rani Gaidinliu, a Naga spiritual and political leader from Manipur, led a revolt against British rule in India

Rani Gaidinliu: Daughter of the Hills

Intersections

North East India has always acted as a cultural bridge between India and the rest of the region. It might even be where rice was first cultivated. Still relatively unexplored by archaeologists, it presents an exciting frontier in the human story

North-East India: A Neolithic Enigma (4000 - 1000 BCE)

Once a corridor for cultures, sadly Assam and the North East of India are still largely, what archaeologist Prof M K Dhavalikar famously called, ‘terra incognita’ – a region that has not been mapped or documented. Thick, wild forests that make exploration difficult and excavation almost impossible, and communities that still have strong tribal roots with no written history, make the work of archaeologists even more difficult. 

No wonder the region has traditionally been more a laboratory for anthropologists than archaeologists. But things have changed a little, thanks to the pioneering efforts of archaeologist T C Sharma and the teams who followed him. In fact, as recently as 2017, a study using the latest technology helped date one of the early Neolithic sites there.

Still relatively unexplored by archaeologists, it presents an exciting frontier in the human story

Inbetween

Naga Weaves

Trails

The Making of Jaipur

Lost Cities

Pune before the Peshwas 

Tales of Shahjahanabad

DHOKRA BANKURA HORSE

Lippan turquoise mirror | Handmade in India

Candle stand in bastar wrought iron | Handmade in india

Terracotta Harappan Elephant Seal Replica with Frame

North East India took its present shape largely in the ’60s and ’70s. How did a region with so many ethnic groups and identities integrate with the union of India? The saga of the ‘Seven Sisters’ is one of strife, compromises and delicate diplomacy.

How North East India Was Created

The Secrets of Ladakh: A Rare Journey

Dholavira: Tracing the Story of the Harappans

South Asian Masterpieces at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Revisiting India’s First Port City: Lothal

Join us on unforgettable journeys week after week and meet those who are defining the way we look at history

How North East India Was Created

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