Sanjhi is the art of hand-cutting designs on paper. It originated in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, and therefore motifs from stories of Krishna abound in Sanjhi creations:
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-29/people/40870829_1_art-enthusiasts-art-lovers-art-show
Like most urban artists, I did not know much about this art form and was driven to explore only because of a few mentions in the media lately. The one above was in the Times of India.
One of the main proponents and National Award winner, Mr. Ram Soni was covered in The Hindu recently:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/the-cutting-edge/article5227338.ece
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-29/people/40870829_1_art-enthusiasts-art-lovers-art-show
Like most urban artists, I did not know much about this art form and was driven to explore only because of a few mentions in the media lately. The one above was in the Times of India.
One of the main proponents and National Award winner, Mr. Ram Soni was covered in The Hindu recently:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/the-cutting-edge/article5227338.ece
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