Glimpses of an iconic photoshoot by Norman Parkinson who was a celebrated English portrait and fashion photographer, in 1956 he travelled to #India to shoot an editorial for British Vogue. Covering the length and breadth of the vast country along with stunning models Anne Gunning and Barbara Mullen, he captured the interesting blend of British fashion and Indian heritage through his lens. The mesmerizing background features the ancient art & craft originated and practiced in India for centuries, which is what we would like to explore in this post.
Eye catching shots inside the magnificent #Tajmahal , featuring the enduring technique of #PietraDura. The structure is completely covered in delicate marble #inlay and #carving work, the essence & beauty of such places become source of endless #inspiration at #Tarkaashi.
Incredible capture of a fairy tale pose contrasted yet complemented by, the richness of the Indian architecture and landscape. The background is an ancient Indian temple build around the 10th century, decorated with a profusion of stone sculptures with intricate details, symbolism, and expressiveness of ancient Indian art.
An iconic shot showcasing a model posing in front of a grand palace door, located in one of the northern states of #india. The wooden carving motifs on the large-scale door have a timeless charm, the art of #nakaashi is one of the most popular traditional crafts practiced all over the subcontinent.
A splendid capture outside the city palace #jaipur, featuring one of its grand entrance doors flaunting the grandeur with the decorated elephants. The intricate patterns of stone #inlay all over the palace façade are truly awe-inspiring.
Just the right level of natural light in a semi-open pillared hallway of an ancient Indian temple build around 9th century, to click a fantastic shot, perfected with a snake charmer in the foreground.
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