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Maya Indian Arts TM: Authentic Indian Arts in Australia
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We present exquisite Indian arts created by talented artists from India (including rural parts of India). We work with the artists to create this array of colours. Currently, our range of arts include authentic Mysuru Rosewood Inlay Art, Blue Pottery, Pattachita paintings, Palm leaf paintings, Silver Filigree, Bengal style of art, Dokra
We present exquisite Indian arts created by talented artists from India (including rural parts of India). We work with the artists to create this array of colours. Currently, our range of arts include authentic Mysuru Rosewood Inlay Art, Blue Pottery, Pattachita paintings, Palm leaf paintings, Silver Filigree, Bengal style of art, Dokra Brass metal art, Kangra Miniatures, Madhubani (Mithila) art, Nirmal Art, Warli art, Varanasi Wooden Handicraft , Rajasthan handicraft (marble, wooden and meenakari), Shola Craft of Bengal, while touching by Modern & Contemporary Indian art.
The lines, forms and colours in the traditional art forms produce a rhythmical and harmonious musical effect with influence of aesthetic geometry deriving from the ancient world. For buying/acquiring original arts please contact us
From the ancient land of advanced civilisation…
...I Originate…
The untold stories & latent emotions
... I Narrate…
...I create history, fulfil dreams, bring in hope...
...Make the world more beautiful
...I am Maya...
....not an illusion but...
...Strength, Character, Beauty, Courage, Karma and more.....
Maya Creations TM: Art-themed derived products/gifts
Maya Indian Arts TM: Authentic Indian Arts in Australia
Maya Creations TM: Art-themed derived products/gifts
We have selectively created a range of art-themed gifts to suit every occasion. Mix-and-match them or allow us to help you beautify, customise and professionally pack (pre-order) it for you.
They are an inexpensive way to create an impression.
What's On!
Maya Indian Ethnic-Festive Collection- Handmade with Heart!
#FestiviTea is in the air... During this time Indian ethnic communities come together to embrace these joy.... It's a time for giving... A present that is unique, A touch of the land... An exchange of emotions... Time to sit back, reviving the nostalgia... Sipping a cup of Premium Tea and Talk the endless talk.... of the rituals left behind.... It's about something that is arty- Handmade with Heart!
Where else can you go to quench your thirst for good Indian Tea and fine Indian Arts.... For More, Contact Us..
Animals Of Christmas Are Back This Festive Season
This year as again, we bring to you the Animals of Christmas. Handcrafted And Exclusive- An ideal festive present for someone special. We Have Them All @ Maya Emporium. Animals play a significant role in Christmas celebrations, symbolizing the traditions of the festival.
Be it the Reindeer symbolic of good fortune and joy in abundance, the camels who carried the three Kings, the Christmas owl, or 'chrowl' with the bird's intelligence and wisdom symbolising a Christmas wish, farm animals like goat, sheep, horses, peacock symbolising renewal and immortality, there are stories crafted around them.
Did you know, we have them all at Maya Emporium, handcrafted and exclusive- Just For You to pick up- an ideal Christmas present for someone special. Also, secure a COMPLIMENTARY pack of premium Organic Darjeeling Tea for your special Christmas gathering! So hurry up... Before it all goes..! They are Priceless! Not Pricey....
This offer is for Australia-Wide Only. Order before 12th December for being delivered by Christmas or pick it up from our gallery. Offer valid till stocks last.... For More, Contact Us..
Maya Fest 2024
It's Maya Fest time again!
Many springs ago, during this time, Maya was born....
We Celebrate this Joy in Creation & The Charm in Creativity,
And, we bring to you Maya Fest!
It's about New Collections: Magnificent Mysuru Rosewood Inlay Arts- An 18th Century Splendour
#CultureShowcase, Exclusive #Offers & More
....Stay Tuned...!
Maya Of Australia® Tea @ The Capital City!
We were @ Canberra (the Australian Capital) a short while ago…...It was all about our Premium #IndianTea & Fine #IndianArts. Thanks To All Who Stopped By...
Spring was in the air while the city was decked-up with the bright colours of a million beautiful Floriade flowers...!
...."There was a time when drinking Tea was a ritual that strengthened bonds, brought friends and families together, stirred intellectual discussions, incited romanticism, and reinvigorated many. We are attempting to revive that nostalgia of the bygone era......" ..
Bani-Thani: The Story of Indian Monalisa
Let's go back in time and visit Kishangarh, a city located in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. Also known as the marble city of India with its fort and palace, it was founded in the year 1611 by Raja Kishan Singh, One of the warrior rulers of this historical region. Enjoy a cup of our Pure and Premium Maya of Australia® Indian Breakfast Tea, a strong, black, malty, milk tea, while tuning into the tales of Bani-Thani- The Story of Indian Monalisa. It is Maya Tea and Art Story Time!
Please come and visit our gallery, Maya Emporium, to experience Bani Thani-The Indian Monalisa inspired artefacts, which travelled all the way from Rajasthan.
Happy 78th Independence Day of India!
From every corner of our gallery, we could hear- "Vande Maataram"
"I bow to thee, oh Motherland".
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Interestingly, tea cultivation in this region was started entirely by Indian enterprise and was free from colonial control.
Our "non-bitter" Organic Darjeeling Green tea is a nature's gift to nurture active, health-loving people and tea connoisseurs alike. It is very rich in antioxidants and has strong revitalising properties.
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Previous Displays
Art Exhibition: Arts Speak Through Its Surfaces & Mediums @ Ku-ring-gai Library Gordon
Art Exhibition: Arts Speak Through Its Surfaces & Mediums @ Ku-ring-gai Library Gordon
Art Exhibition: Arts Speak Through Its Surfaces & Mediums @ Ku-ring-gai Library Gordon
Literally, Surface refers to the tangible structure/texture upon which artists create a compelling visual narrative. An art medium refers to the different materials or tools that an artist uses to create a work of art. Artists may use a number of materials and methods to create a desired impact on surfaces. Broadly, surfaces of arts could be categorized into rigid and flexible. Surfaces beholds and mediums enable the artists' creation, it stimulates creativity and the imagination; narrates history and stories, cultural and geographical features, social habits, traditional beliefs, and aesthetics. At Maya Emporium, we have been re-kindling the essence of surfaces and mediums in keeping the creativity intact. To our astonishment, at our gallery collections, we were able to list quite a few surfaces & mediums on and through which our traditional Indian artists from the length and breadth of the country including remote/indigenous regions have bestowed their skills to beautify the space around us. Here's more...
Ode To Odisha
Art Exhibition: Arts Speak Through Its Surfaces & Mediums @ Ku-ring-gai Library Gordon
Art Exhibition: Arts Speak Through Its Surfaces & Mediums @ Ku-ring-gai Library Gordon
Odisha, is an ancient land with rich history, art and cultural heritage, dating thousands of years. Did you know, one of the ancient names of Odisha is "Utkala"- meaning, a land of finest arts and superior workmanship.
Through this initiative, "Ode To Odisha: Rediscovering The Excellence Of Art In The Soul State Of India", we are glad to introduce a few of these marvels-
Pattachitra Paintings, Palm Leaf Painting, Fine engravings on Brass, Applique Works and Silver Filigree. Here's [More]
Regally Rajasthan: Handicrafts from the land of the kings
Art Exhibition: Arts Speak Through Its Surfaces & Mediums @ Ku-ring-gai Library Gordon
Reminiscence: The Unique Wooden Handicrafts From The Ancient Land of Varanasi
Rajasthan (literally meaning, 'Land of Kings') is a state in northern India known for its rich history, majestic forts, and palaces, art, culture and more....
Its unique arts and crafts, be it the handmade Marble works, Meenakari (enameling), wooden carvings and more mesmerises the onlookers.
We present a touch of these royalties. The spellbinding handmade artefacts straight from Rajasthan… Here's more...
Reminiscence: The Unique Wooden Handicrafts From The Ancient Land of Varanasi
Reminiscence: The Unique Wooden Handicrafts From The Ancient Land of Varanasi
Reminiscence: The Unique Wooden Handicrafts From The Ancient Land of Varanasi
The city of Varanasi (also known as Benaras or Kashi),is one of the oldest living cities in the world. The ancient city was inhabited continuously for some 2800 years. From time immemorial, it has been the epicentre for art, craft, culture, knowledge, spirituality and more.
Speaking about Varanasi, Mark Twain once said, "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together".
We present 'Reminiscence: The Unique Wooden Handicrafts From The Ancient Land of Varanasi', directly from the artisans, first time in Australia... Here's more...
Dazzling Dokra : The Ancient Indian Craft & Metallurgical Wonder
Reminiscence: The Unique Wooden Handicrafts From The Ancient Land of Varanasi
Dazzling Dokra : The Ancient Indian Craft & Metallurgical Wonder
Dokra’, is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. The lost-wax technique, called cire perdue in French, is a metallurgical art. This art is one of the oldest and the most advanced metallurgical art.
Dokra is the art of metal crafts amongst some aboriginal tribes of eastern India. The tribes were initially nomadic in nature who finally settled in the different tribal areas of India.
We bring to you this art of Dhokra from a tiny tribal settlement (36 families, a total of 133 craftsperson including 65 women) in West Bengal, India. Women are equally involved in making of these artecrafts. Though the art is appreciated by many, it is threatened with extinction due to the economic pressure on the artists. Here's more...
Noor-e-Nirmal- A 14th Century Splendour
Reminiscence: The Unique Wooden Handicrafts From The Ancient Land of Varanasi
Dazzling Dokra : The Ancient Indian Craft & Metallurgical Wonder
A region nestled along the heavily forested Godavari river basin in the Southern Indian state of Telangana, a hotspot where cultural diversity prospered, rich historical traditions thrived, was inhabited during the Mesolithic and Paleolithic periods. That is the birthplace of a 14th century art form inspired by the floral designs and frescoes of the ancient Ajanta/Ellora and Mughal miniatures. Presenting Nirmal Art - Noor-e-Nirmal: The 14th Century Splendour! [More]
Let's Warli: Togetherness In Action
Nature & Natural: Contrasts & Commonalities
Let's Warli: Togetherness In Action
Warli art - a unique indigenous art form that got its name from Warli tribes of the Indian state of Maharashtra. This art form has a close connection with the Neolithic cave/rock paintings of Central India dating back to 3000 to 2500 BCE. We believe that this is an extraordinary piece of heritage to be conserved for the world.
WE HAVE COLLABORATED WITH THE INDIGENOUS WARLI ARTISTS TO BRING THE ART IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM TO AUSTRALIA.
This Deepawali, Let's Warli: Togetherness In Action [Video]. The exhibition was part of Maya Fest 2019.
Our research report- "Let’s Warli: Togetherness In Action!" is now published. [Here's more].
The Dances of India
Nature & Natural: Contrasts & Commonalities
Let's Warli: Togetherness In Action
Dance is an ancient and celebrated cultural tradition in India. The roots can be traced from the Sanskrit text – ‘Natya Shastra’. The first compilation of Natya Shastra is dated between 200BCE and 200CE.
Dance in India comprises numerous styles of dances, generally classified as classical or folk that emerged from traditions, epics and mythology. Different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, imbibed in local history and traditions. Be it Kathak, the graceful dance of north India; Manipuri with its subdued eloquence, practiced in eastern/north-eastern India; Bharatanatyam, oldest Classical dance form of South India (believed to be around 2000 years old); Dazzling Dandiya, the traditional folk dance form of Gujarat & Rajasthan in Western India or Tarpa dance of the indigenous tribe of Warli, the dancer(s) enacts a story through gestures to evoke a rasa (emotion) among the audience by invoking a particular bhava (gesture or facial expression). Did you know, Peacock, the national bird of India, have inspired moves in many of these dance forms. Here's more...
Nature & Natural: Contrasts & Commonalities
Nature & Natural: Contrasts & Commonalities
Nature & Natural: Contrasts & Commonalities
The aristocratic miniatures of Kangra (Himalayan hamlet situated up North of India) and exquisite indigenous Warli art from a remote tribal village of Western India. Both these art forms have Geographical Indication (GI), which means that they originate from specific region and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. Here's more.
Vehicles & Mounts & Indian Arts
Vehicles & Mounts & Indian Arts
Vehicles & Mounts & Indian Arts
Vehicles are an equipment designed to transport people or cargo. Mounts are the creature that serves as the vehicle, or carrier. It is where tradition converges with modernity....
Indian Arts have drawn its inspiration from the scriptures of mythology, to the books of history and modern engineering.
From Palanquin, elephants, horses, camels, boat, bullock-cart, hand-pulled rickshaws to motor vehicles, through this exhibition- "Vehicles & Mounts & Indian Arts", we present a brief summary of the above and showcase these unique handmade artefacts that our artisans from the length and breadth of India have created.
The Brides of Bengal
Vehicles & Mounts & Indian Arts
Vehicles & Mounts & Indian Arts
The Brides of Bengal : Art Exhibition and Cultural Showcase. The exhibition is part of Maya Fest 2019 and it's about history, tradition, sacred rituals, symbolism, and more... High peaks of the mighty Himalayas(as in Darjeeling), the largest mangrove forest in the world (The Sundarbans delta), pristine coastal region (along the Bay of Bengal- the largest bay in the world), fertile plains of the sacred river Ganges and more- that is geographically West Bengal- a state in eastern India. Since time immemorial, Brides of Bengal have been central to many poets and artists’ imagination, as - Sensitive yet Self-assured, Elegant yet Carefree, Intelligent yet Childlike, Calculative and Astute, Mesmerizing yet Arrogant, Independent yet Grounded, Authoritative yet Pleasant, Introspective yet Extrovert.......Here's more.
The Dances of India
Vehicles & Mounts & Indian Arts
The Dances of India
Dance is an ancient and celebrated cultural tradition in India. The roots can be traced from the Sanskrit text – ‘Natya Shastra’. The first compilation of Natya Shastra is dated between 200BCE and 200CE.
Dance in India comprises numerous styles of dances, generally classified as classical or folk that emerged from traditions, epics and mythology. Different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, imbibed in local history and traditions. Be it Kathak, the graceful dance of north India; Manipuri with its subdued eloquence, practiced in eastern/north-eastern India; Bharatanatyam, oldest Classical dance form of South India (believed to be around 2000 years old); Dazzling Dandiya, the traditional folk dance form of Gujarat & Rajasthan in Western India or Tarpa dance of the indigenous tribe of Warli, the dancer(s) enacts a story through gestures to evoke a rasa (emotion) among the audience by invoking a particular bhava (gesture or facial expression). Did you know, Peacock, the national bird of India, have inspired moves in many of these dance forms. Here's more...
Our exhibition for the year 2021 as a tribute to the pioneer
Not Only Zamindaar's wife-A relook into the women of Bengal
This project was an attempt to pay our tribute to the pioneer and Noble laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his 150th birth anniversary. Tagore- A significant contributor to literature, arts & culture , a global pioneer who recognized and popularized women empowerment.
Tagore's Female Protagonists- video summary
Chitrangada: The Warrior Princess
Tagore's Nandini from the play Red Oleanders (Raktakarabi)
Tagore's Nandini from the play Red Oleanders (Raktakarabi)
"I am Chitrangada, the king's daughter Neither a goddess nor an ordinary woman,
I am not the one to be placed above and worshiped
Nor am I the one to be neglected and cast aside.
If you keep me by your side as a companion in danger and prosperity, only then will you know my worth"- (Quote from the play written by Rabindranath Tagore)
Tagore's Nandini from the play Red Oleanders (Raktakarabi)
Tagore's Nandini from the play Red Oleanders (Raktakarabi)
Tagore's Nandini from the play Red Oleanders (Raktakarabi)
As Tagore himself says, “Nandini is a real woman who knows that wealth and power are ‘maya’ (illusion) and that the highest expression of life is in love, which she manifests in this play in her love for Ranjan. Woman will one day prove that the meek in soul, through the sure power of love, will rescue this world from the domination of the unholy spirit of rapacity.”
Giribala From Tagore's Manbhanjan (Fury Appeased)
Tagore's Nandini from the play Red Oleanders (Raktakarabi)
Giribala From Tagore's Manbhanjan (Fury Appeased)
We bring to you the story of Giribala...
The protagonist from one of Tagore's best short stories "Manbhanjan" or Fury Appeased;
A woman's inner splendour and soul strength is what Rabindranath Tagore brought forward through
his works that significantly contributed to the aesthetic growth of the women of his country
and beyond...
Tagore's Chandalika (Untouchable Girl)
Mrinal: Tagore's female protagonist from the short story titled Streer Patra (The Wife’s Letter)
Giribala From Tagore's Manbhanjan (Fury Appeased)
Based on a Buddhist fable, Tagore's dance drama 'Chandalika' centres around the story of a lower caste, untouchable girl, named Prakriti. Her disapproval and her way of protest against the then prevailing social discrimination. It was published, dramatised and staged in Kolkata (then Calcutta) in the year 1938.
Tagore's Damini : The unshaken woman based on his novella titled Chaturanga (Quartet)
Mrinal: Tagore's female protagonist from the short story titled Streer Patra (The Wife’s Letter)
Mrinal: Tagore's female protagonist from the short story titled Streer Patra (The Wife’s Letter)
The story is a complex interplay between the four characters. Hence, the name Chaturanga which literally means quartet.
Chaturanga, was initially serialized, between November 1914 and February 1915-16, in four
consecutive issues of SabujPatra, a monthly literary magazine, then published from Calcutta.
Mrinal: Tagore's female protagonist from the short story titled Streer Patra (The Wife’s Letter)
Mrinal: Tagore's female protagonist from the short story titled Streer Patra (The Wife’s Letter)
Mrinal: Tagore's female protagonist from the short story titled Streer Patra (The Wife’s Letter)
It is one of Tagore's extraordinary piece of work. It is written in the form of a letter written by a typical Bengali upper middle-class wife, 'Mrinal', to her husband of 15 years, which constitutes the whole story.
According to the author himself, the short story is his first attempt towards writing a feminist text.
Lavanya - Tagore's female protagonist from his intensely romantic novel "Shesher Kobita" or "The Last Poem".
Lavanya - Tagore's female protagonist from his intensely romantic novel "Shesher Kobita" or "The Last Poem".
Lavanya - Tagore's female protagonist from his intensely romantic novel "Shesher Kobita" or "The Last Poem".
It revolves around 'Lavanya'- the female protagonist and an Oxford educated barrister, ultra-modern, ultra-rich Bengali intellectual- Amita Ray. Until this day, Shesher Kobita (The Last Poem) remains one of Tagore’s most celebrated piece of work on love, relationships and a woman’s right to choose with dignity.
Mini- Tagore's female protagonist from his very popular short story "Kabuliwalah"
Lavanya - Tagore's female protagonist from his intensely romantic novel "Shesher Kobita" or "The Last Poem".
Lavanya - Tagore's female protagonist from his intensely romantic novel "Shesher Kobita" or "The Last Poem".
The story highlights the filial affection and human connection which is not restricted by geographical borders or origin.
It is said that there resides that little girl Mini, somewhere deep within each woman….