It’s hard to miss the popularity of the “ikat” weave. Found in Asia, Europe, Africa and South America , this hand-woven fabric is used for apparel, furnishing and more. The “ikat” weave is much appreciated for its beauty alone, but also because it’s complicated pattern is difficult to craft, especially when several colours are part […]
The Warli Art Tradition
Our country has a rich tradition of folk art – which originates from tribes in different parts of India. In the North Sahyadri mountain range of Maharashtra lives the Adivasi tribe by the name of ‘Warli ’ Known to be amongst the largest tribes in India in terms of numbers and living close to the […]
The Joy of Macramé
Macramé is a French word that means ‘knot’. A century-old knotting technique that was prevalent in the 1970s as home decor trend. It is a form of textile art which weaves you into its story since it’s purely done by hand, without needles, and by weaving threads or cords together into simple as well as […]
Guest Post – Magic of Hand Block Printing!!
One of the ways India as a country expresses itself is through its rich and exquisite diversity of Textiles. It’s a blend of exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, magnificent colors and finest quality. One of the techniques of creating beautiful textiles is the hand block printing. It is one of the oldest Indian craft forms in which […]
Your Artistic Products Pricing Guide
Your handmade product is an expression of your craft, creativity and effort. Its value is linked not just to the product, but also how much your customer is willing to pay for it. In other words – the value that a customer places on a hand-crafted product, is something that’s a function of the value […]
Artisanal Jewelry Trends – 2018
With a brand new year, we decided to look back on what defined our style in the year 2018. Blessed with creative abundance when it came to artisanal jewellery, the hot favourite of our customers last year. In jewelry – we revelled in temple and afghan Jewelry for over-the-top style, copper continued to pick popularity […]
Plant your winter garden !
Each season has its own charm. And nature has her way of spreading her abundance and colour all the year round – with a bit of love and care from us. Temperatures are now ranging from mild to cold – depending upon where you are – but with a bit of effort and persistence – […]
“Love for Lac”
Lac jewelry also referred to as lacquer jewelry originated in West Rajasthan and has since then gained popularity across India. It’s easy to find Lac jewelry in the local markets & old streets of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur etc. in versatile designs, which adds uniqueness to its beauty. Lac bangles in particular are considered auspicious for […]
Festive Gifting Ideas – 2018
Gifting sweets and chocolates and dry fruits are now so passé. If you’re running out of inspiration and gifting ideas – we’ve got the perfect selection for you to choose from. Our ultimate gifting guide is guaranteed to make you the toast of your family and friends. So that you enjoy the festivities to the […]
Catching the Afghan Jewellery Trend
We’ve been noticing the trend of statement jewellery crafted in ‘ Afghan’ – style designs for over two years now that even today continues to be quite popular. Be it in new, vintage or museum quality design and finish – one makes a statement when wearing Afghan – style jewellery. From the by- lanes of […]