Maya Emporium-Indian Tea And Indian Art Gallery in Australia

20/06/2026

16/06/2026

Here's a quick glimpse into our "Arts Of The Tribals"- themed exhibition @ Sydney surrounds last weekend....
Thanks all who have visited/encouraged us...!

- India has the world's largest indigenous population, home to over 700 officially recognized Scheduled Tribes. Often referred to collectively as Adivasi (original inhabitants), they make up roughly 8.6% of the country's total population and are incredibly diverse in their cultures, languages, and geographic distribution. Population: Over 104 million individuals.

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12/06/2026

We are all set for our new exhibition Kalakriti (कलाकृति): Sounds of Music in Traditional Indian Arts.
This Exhibition runs through Ku-ring-gai Council's Arts and Cultural Festival Jun-Jul 2026

Traditional Indian arts originated in the prehistoric era. From its ancient origin to this day, Indian arts have been responsibly safekeeping a diverse history and cultural tapestry. On one hand, traditional Indian arts embed principles of science within their techniques, materials, and creation processes while on the other hand, musical themes have inspired countless artworks.

Through this exhibition of original Indian artworks that travelled all the way from different parts of India and many of which has Geographical Indication status (GI tag), we take a glimpse into some of the intriguing aspects of this cultural heritage of the world.
We named the exhibition Kalakriti (कलाकृति), which is a Sanskrit-derived term meaning a "work of art." It refers to any piece of artistic work, combining Kala (art/craft) and Kriti (creation/work) to signify a masterpiece or an artistic endeavor.
Welcome all to experience these timeless treasures and the tales that they narrate.
In the coming weeks we will share more interesting facts on the theme....Stay tuned!

12/06/2026

(कलाकृति) : Sounds of Music in Traditional Indian Arts

This Exhibition runs through Ku-ring-gai Council 's Arts and Cultural Festival Jun-Jul 2026. .

02/06/2026

Here's a quick glimpse into our "Wood, Clay & Brass: Ancient Medium of Indian Arts/Crafts"- themed exhibition at last weekend.... Touched by the curiosity and encouragement of the visitors and passerby!

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28/05/2026

The Palanquin Story-The Mode of Luxurious Travel of the bygone era
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Each day, we see thousands of vehicles passing by our gallery. But, a few remarkable traditional Indian artefacts that we have in our collection reminded us of the Mode of luxurious travel of the bygone era....
Yes, we are referring to the human-powered, wheel-less vehicle, lyrical and rhythmic in its gait- The "Palanquin or Palki".

The earliest literary reference of the use of ‘Palki’, can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana (approx 250 BC).

or was historically used in Asia to transport royalty, nobility, or wealthy individuals, or carrying newly married bride to her new home often marked as an elegant way to make her ceremonial entrance.

A poem titled "Palanquin Bearers", written in 1905 by Dr. Sarojini Naidu (Noted Indian freedom fighter/poet who served as the first Governor of United Provinces, after India's independence from the 300 years of colonial rule, in 1947) very aptly narrates the theme. Hear a few lines of the poem in Dr. Naidu's voice (retrieved from the archives)...

Palkis were craftily decorated. The designs primarily would depend on the social status...Journeys in ‘palki’ were considered to be extremely personalized and enjoyable. Even the European traders during 18th century & the colonial officers extensively used such vehicles of transport. There are many stories about the Palkis waiting to be told. Visit our gallery for more.

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

“Tea is not merely a beverage; it is a cultural bond, a source of livelihood and a timeless legacy"- (Indian Tea Association, 2026)

19/05/2026

Here's a quick look at our "Arts Of The Royals"- themed exhibition at Sydney's Northern Beaches last weekend.... Great to meet so many enthusiastic minds keen to know more about premium & fine .
As always, it was & ....