In times of social distancing we have all turned to social media for solace, inspiration and sharing. From experimenting with our family recipes to trying our hand at popular dishes from across the globe. We’ve also realised that anything and everything can be prepared at home. And so we’re having more meals with our families […]
Give your Home Office an Art Upgrade
We all know home is where the heart is. For a lot of fortunate ones these days – it’s also where our office us. Initially this unplanned relocation was all about trying to find a comfortable and peaceful nook from where one could be as productive as possible – even if it meant answering emails […]
How to Use your Mask Correctly during the Covid19 Pandemic
Government and health authorities have mandated the use of a fabric mask to prevent the spread of Covid19 if you are not a frontline healthcare professional – making it the single most important element in our fight against the spread of this pandemic. These face masks or face coverings should snugly but comfortably cover the […]
10 Easy Lockdown Friendly Tips to Style Your Spaces
On our DIY Series – we’re delighted to present 10 Easy Lockdown Friendly Tips to Style Your Spaces ! You don’t need to buy anything new either ! Check out this video full of cool tips and tricks curated by our creative team !
The Timeless Trend of Temple Jewelry
The timeless and classic allure of Temple Jewellery – has over time been an intrinsic part of a woman’s jewelry box – especially in the Southern part of India. Inspired by historic architecture, paintings and statues of temples, gods and goddesses, South Indian Temple Jewellery is traditionally made of gold and embedded with precious gems […]
The Story of A Mask. And Hope.
In these turbulent times – of fear and uncertainty in the times of COVID-19, the SVATANYA women refuse to be bogged down. Doing what we do best and joining hands with World Art Community, we are leaving no stone unturned to handcraft beautiful, reusable cotton fabric masks. We are proud to share that you can […]
Chanderi’s Gossamer Weaves
It’s fan following includes craft aficionados, movie stars, and folk like you and me. The timeless Chanderi – be it in the form of a sari, or fabric or a wrap now has a special place in our hearts and our ethnic Indian wardrobe. The weave is from a small town of the same name […]
The Heritage of ‘Ikat’
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 […]
Five Ways to Feng-Shui Your Home Office During Lockdown ( You don’t need to buy anything )
None of us would have thought this would happen. Even a month ago. With WFH or work-from-home becoming the new normal – there are some of us who have taken to it like fish to water and another lot of us who are still struggling to deal with it. This new and unfamiliar reality with […]
Easy & Enjoyable DIY Crafts For Our Times
We are all in the middle of truly challenging situations. And the world as we know it – will never ever be the same again. As employees work from home, children are off from school, families deal with new scenarios, health workers and governments battle it out on the frontlines – the situation is changing […]