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 […]
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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 […]
SVATANYA – Handmade with Love (Guest Post)
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 […]
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 – […]
The Craft of Kutch Embroidery
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 […]
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 […]
Crafted with Kilim
A kilim is a flat weave tapestry – woven carpet or rug traditionally crafted in and around the countries of Central Asia such as Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey. A kilim can be purely decorative or can function as a prayer rug. In today’s day and age – kilims are popular as floor-coverings in contemporary households. The term ‘kilim’ […]
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 […]
Defining Jewellery Pieces for the Festive Season
All of us do have a part of our wardrobe meant exclusively for festive occasions. And it’s equally necessary to have jewellery to complement one’s festive look – be it ethnic, contemporary or a mix of both. This season – step up your game and keep the focus on statement jewellery pieces in sync with […]
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 […]