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 […]
Craft
Following the Chamba Rumal Craft Trail
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 Art & Craft of Batik
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 […]
The Heritage of ‘Ikat’
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 […]
Time for Terracotta
Clay Craft is one of man’s oldest creations and its creation marks a significant step in our evolution. It is as if our ancestors were seeking to express themselves and took the earth literally into their own hands, to create shapes and forms that were both decorative as well as utilitarian. The Art of working […]
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 Joy of Pottery with Shalan Dere
This is one of those rare instances when one has been inspired enough to move the cheese and sign-up for a pottery workshop! After all – if our supremely talented partner artist Shalan Dere – could discover her love for pottery after years of running her own company and nurturing her family, there is hope […]
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 […]
Touch Wood
As Humankind evolved and started to use different materials to hunt, fight, and to survive – we used stone, metals and then- there was the use of wood. Human beings have used wood since the beginning of their evolution. In fact, early man was quite skilled at moulding a piece of wood into a bowl, […]