India’s rich and diverse artistic heritage is under the persistent threat of extinction. Almost every region has its own traditional form of art heritage. However, with the advent of globalization, these cultural traditions are fast eroding.
Manjusha paintings, Traditional art of puppetry, Parsi embroidery, Toda embroidery, Naga handicraft, Roghan painting, Dhokhra handicraft, and Patola saris are among the various art forms that are sliding into extinction for lack of popularity and means. Many of these art forms thrived for centuries on Indian soil but started losing admirers during the colonial period and are now rapidly being replaced by industrialized products.
Indian art heritage has been a consistent source of curiosity for both domestic and foreign tourists. These art forms provide additional reasons for tourists to visit incredible India. Besides earning valuable foreign reserves these art forms also spread the richness of Indian culture to the entire world. Through these art heritages, the contemporary generation gets to learn about how the civilization has evolved in the Indian sub-continent and how India has carried forward its cultural heritage on its way to modernization. India is a land of diversity with each region having its unique culture. The ancient and modern art heritages also perform the role of uniting one culture with another. For example, the traditional Kanchipuram sari or Varanasi sari is equally adorable in other parts of India and abroad.
Safeguarding the heritage is also one of our fundamental duties. However despite of many initiatives taken by government many Indian art forms are at the verge of extinction and more decisive measures are required for their conservation. These art forms have vividly coloured the space of the country and need to be preserved for future generations.