Exotic India Art
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| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Vipin Goel
Nitin Goel Kapil Goel |
| Country of origin | India |
| Headquarters location | New Delhi, India |
| Official website | https://www.exoticindiaart.com |
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Exotic India Art was launched in 1998.[1][2] The company was founded as a retail store by Vipin Goel, Nitin Goel, and Kapil Goel. They offers Indian ethnic home decor,[3] books in Indology and religion, Statues and Paintings, Traditional clothes, Jewellery, amongst others.[4][5] In addition, Exotic India Art has formed a partnership with the esteemed Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation (TNHDC).
Team[edit]
Exotic India has a staff of 60-100 people.[6][7] The team claims to manually curate products from artists and list them for sale.[8]
Products[edit]
In its early years, Exotic India focused on selling cultural and traditional art pieces. Over time, they expanded their offerings to include books, accessories, lifestyle products, statues of Indian and Buddhist deities.[9]
Now, They have a diverse art collection featuring symbols influenced by Hindu scriptures and epics. Additionally, their collection includes artwork from the Mughal era, Sikhism, Persian art, and contemporary art.[10]
Exotic India Art claims to show the world everything people love about Indian art and culture.[11] By acquiring goods, ideas, and available craftsmanship, while also adhering to fair trade policy.[12]
Store[edit]
Exotic India Art inaugurated its first store on 14-Dec-2022 in Kirti Nagar, Delhi. In the store, They have the same range of products available for sale in their physical store as they have on their e-commerce platform.[12][13]
Controversies[edit]
The members of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti filled a complaint against Amazon and Exotic India. Exotic India is an Amazon vendor, The people on twitter trended the hashtags #boycott_amazon and #boycott_exoticindia as they found a painting of Hindu lord Krishna and Radha on their websites to be profane. In a later tweet, Exotic India stated to have removed the painting from their website.[14][15][16] In addition users on Twitter also said, “But this is not enough. Both Amazon and Exotic India must tender unconditional apology and pledge not to hurt sentiments of Hindus ever again.” Following the uproar, Exotic India issued an official apology in addition to having brought down the painting.[17]
Philanthropy[edit]
Exotic India actively supports several charities, including Ekal Vidyalaya, Apna Ghar Ashram, ISKCON, Natural Lifestyle Trust, Shree Agrasain International Hospital, Peace Only Charitable Trust, and Maharaja Agrasain Agarwal Ashram Trust (based in Haridwar and Vrindavan).[18]
References[edit]
- ↑ Bureau, Indiaretailing (2023-03-02). "Exotic India Art signs MOU with Tamil Nadu Govt. to promote handicrafts". India Retailing. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ Bureau, Indiaretailing (2023-01-11). "Exotic India Art launches its first flagship store in Delhi". India Retailing. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "Home decor tips: Time-honoured decor pieces for culture and art enthusiasts". Hindustan Times. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "Meet Exotic India: The Online Marketplace dedicated to making India's unparalleled culture and art accessible to all - Articles". ZEE5. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ↑ "About Us". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ↑ Bureau, Indiaretailing (2023-01-11). "Exotic India Art launches its first flagship store in Delhi". India Retailing. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ Company Profile, Exotic India (15 May 2023). "Exotic India". Glassdoor.
- ↑ Correspondent, Special (2023-03-01). "Exotic India Art signs MoU with T.N. to promote handicrafts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ Service, Tribune News. "5 Radha Krishna Statues From Exotic India Art to Gift This Wedding Season". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ↑ "How Indian sculptures and artifacts are preserving Indian heritage; Expert shares insights". Hindustan Times. 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ↑ Desk, I. B. T. (2023-05-29). "Exotic India Art: Bridging the Gap Between Indian Art and Global Art Lovers". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Desk, The News (2022-12-13). "Exotic India Art sets up flagship store in Delhi". MediaBrief. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ↑ IN, FashionNetwork com. "Exotic India opens first store in Delhi". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "#Boycott_Amazon: 'Obscene' painting of Radha-Krishna for sale on e-commerce site sparks controversy". Deccan Herald. 2022-08-20. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "Why is 'boycott Amazon' trending on social media? Details here". Financialexpress. 20 August 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "Heres Why Boycott Amazon is Trending on Twitter Over Oscene Radha-Krishna Painting". www.india.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "#Boycott_Amazon and #Boycott_ExoticIndia Trends on Twitter: Complaint Filed Against Amazon for Selling Obscene Painting of Lord Krishna With Radha | 👍 LatestLY". LatestLY. 2022-08-20. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ↑ "About Us". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
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