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 […]
Exploring the Traditional Art of Pichwai Painting
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. […]
A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Carpet for your Home – Guest Post
What does a Carpet do for your Home ? Carpets today are available in multiple colours, textures, designs and patterns and can add warmth and comfort to your floors and homes. If you want to choose the best carpet for your home – it can be a herculean task especially if you are a first […]
Five Ways To Put Together A Perfect Spring Picnic
A picnic lunch is the perfect way to enjoy balmy breezes and the gentle warmth of spring. It’s the perfect time for a sunny outdoor gathering with close friends and family. One that allows you to unwind and to fuel up for the week ahead. Your picnic need not necessarily be about driving to faraway spots – […]
Style An (Almost ) Effortless Sunday Brunch
Not so long ago – weekends were about endless Saturday nights where we partied like there was no tomorrow. And a lazy Sunday mid-morning would have us making tracks to a favourite restaurant where a lavish brunch would be the centre of everyone’s attention. Here many happy and fulfilling times were spent and memories were […]
Five Home Decor Trends That Will Be Popular in 2021
The past year has made our home a sanctuary and a safe haven during tough times. We’re all looking forward to a better, brighter 2021- quite literally. In terms of home decor as well as – we expect a fresh take on things with vivid shades and unique textures to uplift one’s mood. We’ve collated […]
Changing Lives – One Piece of Scrap at a Time
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 […]