Stories & Craft
Journal
11 articles
10 July 2026
Confessions of a Tamilian in Australia
It took leaving India for someone to make my own language feel small. A personal essay on language, belonging and why South Indian art became my life's work.
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3 July 2026
Art Is Political.
Art is political. There, we said it. Not in the way you're picturing, no marches, no slogans. Just a small, women-led studio explaining how every choice behind our work, from the motifs we paint to the boards to the women we platform, says something about what we believe.
19 June 2026
Far From Home, Still Home.
Years after settling into a new country, there's still a quiet question that lingers, how much of where you came from actually made it into the life you've built. This is the story of one painting that came along for the journey, and why traditional art has a way of holding onto home, no matter how far you've travelled.
12 June 2026
Mapillai Krishna: The Divine Bridegroom in Tanjore Painting You Need to Know About
Meet Mapillai Krishna, one of the most celebratory forms of Lord Krishna in South Indian iconography, and one of the most extraordinary subjects a Tanjore painting can carry.
22 May 2026
A gift they'll never forget
This peacock tanjore painting is the kind of gift that becomes part of someone's story and stays there.
1 May 2026
April Recap: Summer Classes, Puthandu Celebrations and Going Viral!
April was a beautiful month of community and culture at Shree Jai Arts! Read our latest recap to look back at our summer kids' classes, our first-ever crochet workshop, Puthandu celebrations, and a viral milestone for traditional Indian art.
13 April 2026
Goddess Saraswati : Where Raja Ravi Varma Realism Meets Thanjavur (Tanjore) Royalty.
What happens when the grace of Raja Ravi Varma Style meets the grandeur of Tanjore Style art? Explore the "Realism meets Royalty" collection, a bridge between two iconic eras of Indian art.
8 April 2026
Reclaiming the Narrative: An Indian Twist on British Colonial Decor
We’re reclaiming the British Colonial aesthetic, moving past the perspective of the coloniser to look through the eyes of the heritage-holder. Discover the "Indian Twist" on this iconic style and how the glow of authentic brass, silver, and gold turns a colonial collection into a soulful home.
1 April 2026
March has been a whirlwind and here’s why!
March was a whirlwind at Shree Jai Arts, and it’s prompted us to look back at where it all began in 1999. From my mother’s first painting to the launch of our new cultural commerce site, our journey has been a labor of love. Step inside to see how we’re bringing 25 years of tradition into modern homes.
23 March 2026
Beginner’s Guide to choosing Tanjore Painting
As Tanjore Painting gains global popularity, the market is increasingly flooded with mass-produced duplicates. How do you ensure your painting is authentic? Our beginner's guide reveals three things to check before you invest.
23 March 2026
Women Who Inspire: Finding Stillness in the Stitch with Sudha
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Meet Sudha Suryanarayana, the first feature in our Women Who Inspire series. Dive into her story to see how crochet and painting can sharpen your mind, clear your stress, and help you reclaim your time.