The world's oldest known botanical art, from the Halafian culture of northern Mesopotamia around 6000 BCE, hides fascinating ...

Hariyali Teej is a celebration of the onset of monsoon and the greenery that comes with it. Every year, millions of married women in India take part in this joyous festival, and one of the highlights ...

Motifs —decorative images used to unify an elaborate design or even an idea— have probably existed since the dawn of civilisation. They can be found in people's everyday lives and activities. In fact, ...

When you think of a motif, what visuals first come to mind? Perhaps, delicate paisley unfurling like budding flowers, reminiscent of the intricate designs in Jamdani sarees. Or, a geometric lattice ...