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…
Receiving a piece of jewelry – especially one which is crafted in precious metals or gems – is usually associated with a life event such as a birthday, graduation or an engagement. But the trend of investing in signature pieces of jewelry for oneself – that are artisanal and semi-precious in nature continues to be…
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…
