Warangal micro artist Ajay Kumar Mattewada has etched his name in history as the first artist whose work has been officially launched into space. His miniature sculptures of CV Raman, Vikram Sarabhai and APJ Abdul Kalam, crafted inside the eye of a needle, were carried aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket.
Warangal-based micro sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewada created a 0.37 mm sculpture of Lord Ganesha on the tip of an eyelash for Ganesh Chathurthi. Known worldwide for his miniature art, he has earned records, awards and praise from global leaders.
Jagtial: Sircilla weavers had set a record by weaving a saree that could fit into a matchbox. Getting inspired by them, a micro artist from the district created a ‘Chata’ (a rice cleaner made from bamboo) and small baskets that would fit into a matchbox. U Narsaiah from Bhupathipur of Raikal mandal, made these micro […]