Ganjifa cards are circular or rectangular, [3] and traditionally hand-painted by artisans. The game became popular at the Mughal court, and lavish sets were made, from materials such as precious stone-inlaid ivory or tortoise shell (darbar kalam).

2021年4月3日 · The trends of the western game of 52 cards became so dominant that it punched Ganjifa art and craft. However, Ganjifa art has still survived through invasions of time. Let us motivate to rediscover this folk art in the modern world.

2024年2月29日 · Ganjifa is an indigenous Indian card game that is well-known for its remarkable artwork. The name "Ganjifa" is derived from the Persian word "Ganjifeh", which means "playing cards". Typically, Ganjifa cards are circular or rectangular in shape and are painted by hand with intricate designs and motifs.

Ganjifa is a Persian card game that has been played throughout the Indian subcontinent since the 15th century. It’s trick-taking card game, played individually with at least three or six players....

Works of Mysore Ganjifa is largely on the ancient Hindu scripts created in handmade paper, cloth or sandalwood. Themes from Hindu epics like Ramayana, Mahabharatha, Baghavatha and a whole Pantheon of Gods and Goddesses, Sages, Ferocious demons and Apsaras (nymphs) have inspired and extended the art form from playing cards to Artistic wall ...

2025年2月10日 · The once-vibrant art of Ganjifa cards faced a significant decline in the 19th century, largely due to the impacts of British colonialism in India. But colonial rule was not the only culprit. The rise of mass-produced European playing cards, featuring simpler symbols and standardized rules, made Ganjifa seem outdated.

2019年8月30日 · This book on Ganjifa art is a significant publication from Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru. The book has essays by authors on varied dimensions of the art of Ganjifa. Contributory essays authored by me include: 1. Mysore Ganjifa 2. The Art of Playing the Ganjifa Game- A Narrative Compilation

2021年7月22日 · Some of the significant styles include the Sawantwadi Ganjifa from Maharashtra, Navadurga Ganjifa from Orissa, Kashmir Ganjifa and the Mysore Ganjifa which was greatly patronised by the Mysore royal family during their reign. We explore the secluded world of the Mysore Ganjifa cards which has remained aloof from the mainstream.

Ganjifa is a traditional Indian card game that dates back several centuries, and it is also associated with a distinctive form of art. Ganjifa cards are typically hand-painted and decorated with intricate designs and vibrant colors. The art of creating Ganjifa cards is …

2011年10月12日 · Ganjifa Shri Raghupathi Bhatta is originally from Udupi District in Karnataka and had a keen interest in painting and ancient Indian art from a very early age. His interest in traditional paintings of the region that led to his active interest in the restoration and revival of Ganjifa Miniature paintings.