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Jan 9 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
India has a rich legacy of folk art that has been passed down through generations. And many of them are still alive thanks to these pioneering #artists who've toiled tirelessly for their preservation >>>

#IndianArt #FolkArtists #Legends #IndianHeritage #Art #Culture #India

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