Thewa is a craft form practiced by a small number of artisans who work to fuse filigreed gold sheets onto glass. This hereditary craft is practiced by artisans in the towns of Pratapgarh in Rajasthan and Rampura in Madhya Pradesh. Even today – these master craftsmen use red, green, or blue glass as a base…
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 –…
All of us do have a part of our wardrobe meant exclusively for festive occasions. And it’s equally necessary to have jewelry to complement one’s festive look – be it ethnic, contemporary or a mix of both. This season – step up your game and keep the focus on statement jewelry pieces in sync with…
The Concept of Minimalist Home Décor The essence of minimalist home decor can be summed up in just one word – simplicity. The concept translates into use of clean lines, subtle colours and basic shapes and forms. Created using less stuff for more space and a sense of calm. Because Less for Minimalists – is…
We’re celebrating National Handloom Week – and there is no better time to acknowledge and appreciate and support our 500 Seller Partners who work closely with over 60,000 Weavers – and showcase 60+ unique weaves on our platform, impacting over 100,000 lives. They bring to us creativity in design, immensely skillful hands and mathematical genius…
It’s the year 2021, and we have explored every nook and corner of our homes. We are now, acquainted with colours and have internalised designs – even dealt with the shapes and memorised room layouts. It’s now time to add some colour and culture in our beloved closed spaces, and what better than the vibrant…
Amongst the art and craft traditions of our country that have stood the test of time and continue to evolve in a contemporary avatar – is the craft of Block Printing. Block Printing is the process of hand printing on a piece of paper or fabric using a carved wooden block dipped in dye or…
We’ve yet again realised the value of fresh air and green, open spaces the hard way. If one is lucky enough to be safe and well – we believe your time and effort could be fruitfully spent in creating your own patch of green within your home. Irrespective of size or space. Whether you have…
There was a time when our homes were only one part of our lives. Where we spent time limited to eating and sleeping. On weekdays – life was about work and commutes. Weekends were about friends, shopping, eating out. We couldn’t even have begun to imagine how our lives would undergo a 180 degree transformation…
Understanding Pichwai & its Origins Pichwai ( Pichhvai ) is a form of art that originated over 400 years ago in the temple town of Nathdwara near Udaipur in Rajasthan. The term “Pichwai” has come about because these artworks are hung literally “piche” or behind the temple deity and “wai” literally means a textile hanging….
