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Thanjavur (anglicised as Tanjore) painting is a peculiar, ancient, miniature type of painting that flourished in the Maratha court of Thanjavur around 1600 AD. The paintings have a high degree of difficulty not only in terms of the intricate detailing involved but also the patience and focus required. In an age where digital art and design are more prevalent, only a few of the artists practice this style of painting today. This art is fading away with time which is a concern. However, there is a silver lining. Meet Ms. Swarna Raja Kochi, award winning Tanjore artist, exponent and art teacher from Bengaluru, who has taken up the challenge to revive and bring new flavours in this traditional art not only to evolve the painting, but also to keep it relevant in today’s world.

Poorva Kulkarni - Thatte is an Interior and Landscape Designer, Artist, Dancer based in Pune. An expert in various Indian art forms like rangoli, henna tattoo making, Warli painting, tanjore painting, madhubani and Orissa painting she has been experimenting with the paintings on various mediums like clay pots, fabrics, hand made papers, canvas, glass, etc. She founded her art firm Creative Strokes in 2014. Her firm is into Interior and Landscape Design, Made-to-order artwork and Conducting workshops on various art forms.