Indigo – which is a historic colour, holds a significant place in Indian history and tradition. As Georg Stark, a contemporary textile artist, aptly stated, “The origin of taste, of fabric printing is India.” The name “Indigo” itself, which means ‘the Indian’ or ‘from India,’ – highlights its deep-rooted association with our country. India was…
Indian Miniature Painting is a traditional form of art that has been practiced in India for centuries. It is a highly skilled and intricate art form that involves creating detailed paintings on a small scale. It is characterised by its use of bright colours, intricate patterns, and elaborate detailing Characteristics of Indian Miniature Painting The…
The year 2023 is already flying by and there’s much we need to do if we are to keep up with things – let alone outrun them. When it comes to Home Décor we took a look at the Trends for 2023 in our blog post here – and they’re pretty much impossible to ignore…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Amidst the endless planning and the numerous outfit and jewelry fixes for your favourite cousin or best friend’s wedding – the single most important thought that keeps crossing one’s mind is getting the perfect wedding gift for the happy couple. How does one ensure it is special and unique? Should it be a personalised gift…
Bring your kid’s favourite cartoon character to life. Make planters for your succulents using products readily available at your home. A fun-filled activity to do with your kids and the result will surely be a colourful one!
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…
