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…
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…
Create a colourful splash along with your kids on a drawing sheet or canvas and explore your fun, creative side from the comfort of your home with the help of this Finger Painting Workshop by our artistic partner Mitali Sule from Imagicart.
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…
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…
