The History of Mosaic Art 

We like to think of Mosaic as a form of “puzzle art“ – which has traditionally been used in decorating both interior and exterior spaces. The art of mosaic work has remained mostly unchanged since their origins in Mesopotamia – between 4,000 to 5,000 years ago. The art evolved and added beauty and colour to walls,…

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The story of Pattachitra

Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms practiced majorly in Odisha and West Bengal. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit word ‘patta’, meaning cloth, and ‘chitra’, meaning picture. This art form is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century and is one of…

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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…

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7 Ways to Create a Summer Home Refresh

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…

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