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Friday, August 17, 2012

Ananta Fine Arts- Heaven for Handicraft lovers

You have already read about Gudigargalli-Kumta in my previous posts:
A visit to a handicraft shop in Gudigaragalli .And in the last post about the shop  Ananta Fine Arts, which has a vast collections of artifacts.
 I could not share all the details in a single post, hence continuing in this post.
 The artists of Ananta Fine Arts make excellent Chariots.It won't be exaggerated if I write "Most of the Hindu temples of coastal Karnataka and Goa have the Chariots made by  them".
You will definitely agree with me by seeing these:






They are good in stone sculptures :

You will love these eye catching clay statues. 



This post will be incomplete, if I don't write about the legend behind the art, Late Shri Shamba Shet.He had got many awards and appreciations from all over the world. Few glimpses are here:


Have a look at the carved portraits of Smt. Indira Gandhi and Shri Rajiv Gandhi
Now the next generation is taking the art forward.
There are many artists and shops of handicrafts in this street.
 I'm proud of the artists "Gudigararu".

I could not post all the photos here. You can visit this link to see the magnificant works of handicrafts.

Love , laugh and live the life to the fullest,
-Ranjana
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13 comments:

  1. RamakrishnanAugust 17, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Lovely and colorful chariots.And also the exquisite stone sculptures and clay figures. Thanks for sharing !

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  2. PanchaliAugust 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Amazing collection and craftsmanship we see there, Ranjana!! Traditional art occupies the major area in the cultural scenario of India....and I am happy to see that the next generation is taking it forward:)
    The chariots look so stunning!! Thanks for this treat...loved it!

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  3. Santosh BangarAugust 17, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    this traditional art is bone of arts pic are super .thanks for shaeing this beautiful art
    are u not attending the blogger meet in banglore?

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  4. Santosh BangarAugust 17, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    this traditional art is bone of arts pic are super .thanks for shaeing this beautiful art
    are u not attending the blogger meet in banglore?

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  5. magiceyeAugust 17, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Wonderful work indeed!!

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  6. RajeshAugust 17, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Excellent, I like that Ganesha and Krishna together.

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  7. LeelagovindAugust 17, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    wonderful! love different forms of ganeshji especially with krishna reminds me the MALLIYOOR GANAPATHI TEMPLE at kottayam dist in kerala..:)

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  8. வை.கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன்August 17, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    VERY BEAUTIFUL & LOVELY POST + PICTURES.

    THANKS FOR SHARING.

    ALL THE BEST.

    VGK

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  9. AmitAagAugust 17, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    ...exquisite!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 17, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Just beautiful -superb post :) :)

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  11. chitraAugust 18, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Loved the Ganeshas

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  12. D.NambiarAugust 19, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Wow! for those chariots. :)

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  13. sudhaAugust 27, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I just loved this place and I have to plan a trip there soon........maybe my next stopover will be here.
    Thanks for sharing so much useful information.

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