KalaKriti: Celebrating Indian Folk Art 🎨

Welcome to KalaKriti, a digital platform dedicated to preserving, promoting, and engaging with Indian folk art. Our mission is to empower artists by providing them a space to showcase their creativity and connect with a global audience.

📜 Table of Contents

• KalaKriti: Celebrating Indian Folk Art 🎨
  • 📜 Table of Contents
  • 🚀 Introduction
  • ✨ Key Features
    • 🌍 Explore Artworks
    • 🎨 Artist Profiles
    • 🖼️ Upload and Showcase Art
    • 🔎 Search & Filters
    • 💬 Community Engagement
  • 💻 Technology Stack
  • 🛣️ Workflow
  • 🧰 Prerequisites
  • 🚀 Getting Started
    • 1. Clone the repository:
    • 2. Install dependencies:
    • 3. Set up Supabase:
    • 4. Start the development server:
    • 5. Build for production:
  • 🧪 Development Tips
  • 🤝 Contributions
  • 🔒 License

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🚀 Introduction

Kalakriti is a dynamic platform that celebrates Indian folk art and gives artists the tools they need to preserve and share their work with the world. We enable artists to:

• 🌍 Showcase their art to a global audience
• 🖼️ Share their journey and connect with others
• 💡 Engage in a community-driven platform
• 🎨 Provide tools for both emerging and established artists

Our goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where art and culture thrive in the digital space.

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✨ Key Features

🌍 Explore Artworks

• Browse an extensive collection of Indian folk art styles.
• View artworks based on different themes, regions, and styles.

🎨 Artist Profiles

• Artists can create their profiles and share their portfolios.
• Showcase artworks with rich details including title, description, and tags.

🖼️ Upload and Showcase Art

• Artists can upload high-resolution images of their artworks.
• Provide context (e.g. verified badges) and engagement options.

🔎 Search & Filters

• Use search functionality to explore artworks based on style, region, and keywords.
• Apply filters for an enhanced, personalized browsing experience.

💬 Community Engagement

• Like and comment on artworks to engage with the community.
• Connect with artists through their profiles and share thoughts on their work.

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💻 Technology Stack

• Frontend: React (with Vite for fast development)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Supabase (Auth, Database, File Storage)
• Deployment: Vercel (for frontend)

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🛣️ Workflow

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🧰 Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ and npm 9+
• A Supabase project (for Auth, Database, and Storage)

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/flurry101/kalakriti.git
cd kalakriti

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up Supabase:

• Create a project on Supabase.
• In the project settings, copy your Project URL and anon public key.
• Create a .env file in the project root with the following keys (Vite requires the VITE_ prefix):

VITE_SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_url
VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_supabase_anon_public_key

4. Start the development server:

npm run dev

The app will be available at http://localhost:5173.

5. Build for production:

npm run build

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🧪 Development Tips

• Environment variables: Vite exposes variables prefixed with VITE_ via import.meta.env.
• Supabase client: Initialized in src/lib/supabaseClient.ts.
• Routing: Implemented with react-router-dom under src/pages/.

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🤝 Contributions

We welcome contributions to KalaKriti! Whether it's reporting bugs, suggesting new features, or submitting code, your input is invaluable. To contribute:

• Fork the repository and create a new branch.
• Make changes, following the project guidelines.
• Submit a pull request with a detailed explanation of your changes.

For detailed instructions, please refer to our Contributing Guide.

Thank you for helping us bring Indian folk art to the world!

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🔒 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

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Crafted with 🧡 for the rich tapestry of India's art and culture.

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