This is the story of an artisans’ business started by our seller partner Bhavini N. Parikh along with her husband, after working in the textile industry for almost 29 years. During this time – she saw a lot of fabric getting wasted during production – and felt that this could be the genesis of a […]
Recycle for Sustainability
We’re all aware of the need to go green and to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. But it’s most difficult to change deeply entrenched habits and to transition to a space where one is mindful of the impact we make on our environment. We can go green in many ways. By refusing to consume a […]
Folklore Stories by Manjusha Art
India is a country full of folklore and festivals. One such unique festival called “Bishahari Puja”, celebrated in the state of Bihar – represents a unique art form which called “Manjusha”, literally meaning ‘box’ in Sanskrit. The line drawing art and scroll style of representation of Manjusha typically showcase motifs from the ‘Bihula-Bishahari’ folklore from […]
The Precious Art of Mata ni Pachedi
In Gujarat, the Mother Goddess is worshipped by her “pujaks” or worshippers for her blessings – including members of the Vaghri community. Due to caste restrictions earlier, they were not allowed to enter temples, so they painted images of the goddess on fabric hangings – which were displayed during ceremonies and later put away when not […]
The Contemporary Madhubani Art of Dr. Rani Jha
For thousands of years women have faced oppression and subjugation. And some of them started to express their feelings and create scenarios that showcased the freedom they longed for in different forms – be it music or art. Whenever they could take out some time for themselves. This is the story of that rare artist […]
How to Host a Socially Distanced New Year’s Eve Bash
This is going to be a New Year’s Eve like no other! And while things are going to be much different than what we may have anticipated – there are ways to celebrate ends and welcome new beginnings with everyone staying as safe as possible. The best and safest way to celebrate New Year’s Eve […]
The Charming Art of Hoop Embroidery
What is Embroidery? To put it in simple words, it’s the art of creating decorative designs and motifs on fabric using just a needle and thread. The magic is in the different types of stitches and their use in creating a finished piece of Embroidery – which can be as rough or fine as one […]
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Six Ways In Which The Pandemic Changed Our Lives In 2020
“Even the darkest hour has only sixty minutes” — Morris Mandel With less than thirty days left as we count down the days to New Year 2021, we’re pausing to look back at the past eleven months – which are probably the longest and darkest that most of us have known in our lives. A […]
8 Different Masks To Protect You From Covid 19 This Winter
The Covid 19 pandemic is raging unabated and promises to be around throughout winter and well into the New Year 2021. The dry, cold climate compounded by soaring pollution levels is seeing a spike in the spread of the infectious virus – with the common cold and flu adding to our challenges. The need to […]
Artistic Winter Essentials
Whether you’re in cold temperatures or in mildly cool climes – a change in season brings its own share of ups and downs. Make the best of the season as we deal with short days, long nights, environmental challenges and more – that can affect our well-being and not necessarily in the best possible way. […]