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,…
The classical, ornate and lavish style of painting from the town of Tanjore (also known as Thanjavur) in Tamil Nadu, is today eponymously called as Tanjore Painting or Tanjore Art. While the tradition of Tanjore art goes back to the early 17th century and was used as an object of worship in temples and homes,…
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 non–ferrous…
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!
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…
It’s hard to miss the popularity of the “ikat” weave. Found in Asia, Europe, Africa and South America , this hand-woven fabric is used for apparel, furnishing and more. The “ikat” weave is much appreciated for its beauty alone, but also because it’s complicated pattern is difficult to craft, especially when several colours are part…
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.
We are all in the middle of truly challenging situations. And the world as we know it – will never ever be the same again. As employees work from home, children are off from school, families deal with new scenarios, health workers and governments battle it out on the frontlines – the situation is changing…
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…
The Craft of Batik is an ancient and complex art that has been practiced for over2.000 years with its origins in Southeast Asia. The word ‘Batik’ actually means ‘wax writing’. It is a technique used to print and dye fabric by applying a coat of wax, then dyeing it in different colours so that the…
