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 […]
Art and craft
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 […]
Following the Chamba Rumal Craft Trail
Ensconced in a deep valley next to the Ravi river, the town of Chamba still remains charmingly untouched by modern life – with its ancient temples, heritage homes, palaces and an amazing museum that documents the history and culture of the area. Founded in 920 AD when Raja Sahil Varman moved his capital here from […]
SVATANYA – Handmade with Love (Guest Post)
Little Krishna with his mesmerizing eyes, and his playful demeanor plays his flute while leaning onto Goddess cow – Kamdhenu. She with her big beady eyes seems to follow everything going around. Meanwhile Arti, a 43 year old, resides in Munirka Gaon, an urban slum in upscale South Delhi. Migrants from Uttarakhand, she has a […]
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 […]
Defining Jewellery Pieces for the Festive Season
All of us do have a part of our wardrobe meant exclusively for festive occasions. And it’s equally necessary to have jewellery 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 jewellery pieces in sync with […]
Style A Coffee table
If you’re looking to give your living room or any other part of your home a quick refresh – consider investing in and then styling a quirky coffee table. Or simply take your existing coffee table and re-style it with our creative suggestions for extra flair. Choosing a Coffee Table Let’s begin with the coffee […]
Touch Wood
As Humankind evolved and started to use different materials to hunt, fight, and to survive – we used stone, metals and then- there was the use of wood. Human beings have used wood since the beginning of their evolution. In fact, early man was quite skilled at moulding a piece of wood into a bowl, […]
Five Ways to Master the Art of Gift – Giving
Gifting is more than just a physical exchange of things — it’s a way to communicate and to send a message to the recipient of the gift. When you put some thought into it and choose something meaningful, the gift becomes an expression of what you feel and a wish for the receivers’ happiness. A […]