Category: ART
My tryst with Ganjifa art
My tryst with Ganjifa art began in 1995 during an exhibition and workshop organised by the Crafts Council of Karnataka and held in the galleries of Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. It was here that I first met the late Kishor Gordhandas, an ardent collector of playing cards. I was introduced to the art of playing the…
Ganjifa Art Gallery
Ganjifa is a term commonly used for hand-made and hand-painted traditional playing cards prevalent in India since medieval times. The art and games of these cards gained popularity in India during the 16 th century and especially under the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar. Ganjifa cards are of historical importance besides holding aesthetic and artistic…
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