One of the most distinctive and easily identifiable craft styles of India – Kutch work or Kachchhi embroidery derives its name from the source of its origin – the Kutch region of Gujarat. It is characterised by its use of bright colours, mirrors and beads and intricate and extensive embroidery that embellishes the entire fabric […]
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Plant your winter garden !
Each season has its own charm. And nature has her way of spreading her abundance and colour all the year round – with a bit of love and care from us. Temperatures are now ranging from mild to cold – depending upon where you are – but with a bit of effort and persistence – […]
Festive Gifting Ideas – 2018
Gifting sweets and chocolates and dry fruits are now so passé. If you’re running out of inspiration and gifting ideas – we’ve got the perfect selection for you to choose from. Our ultimate gifting guide is guaranteed to make you the toast of your family and friends. So that you enjoy the festivities to the […]
Diwali Gifting Inspiration – 2017
Gifting sweets and chocolates and dry fruits are now so passé. If you’re running out of inspiration and gifting ideas – we’ve got the perfect selection for you to choose from. Our ultimate gifting guide is guaranteed to make you the toast of your family and friends. So that you enjoy the festivities to the […]
Crafting a Sustainable Lifestyle. The WorldArtCommunity Way.
In the times that we live in – where temperatures have been at their warmest ever – being concerned about the state of our environment is a given. Even if there’s not much that we do about it. We’re standing at an ecological crossroads. And major changes will have to take place in how we […]
The Fine Art of Hand Embroidery
It has been described as the art of painting. But with a needle and thread. The fine and painstaking art of hand embroidery is self-expressive, creative – the fruit of which can be likened to a work of art ! The art dates back to pre-historic times as needles have been found in excavations ! […]
The Art & Craft of Dhokra
Our fascination with craft-stories continues. Amongst our most popular and fastest-moving product categories is jewellery. Dhokra jewellery with its golden-yellow finish, traditional and contemporary designs and attractive pricing is something that you all love. Today – we’re sharing the story of the art and craft of Dhokra ( or Dokra ) ! Dhokra (or Dokra) is […]
The Art & Craft of Polymer Clay
We’re constantly amazed at the dexterity and creativity pf our artistic partners. And therefore logically by the kind of material they use to express their creativity. A fair number use a material called polymer clay to create gorgeous jewellery and accessories. It is a versatile medium lends itself superbly to both simple and complex designs. […]