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,…
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…
Cushions and Throw Pillows are pretty standard part of our home décor. So what is the big deal about exploring style ideas and trends for something so basic and one that we take pretty much for granted ? The Big Deal about Cushion Covers For starters – changing cushion covers is the quickest and easiest…
Shelves They’re an essential part of our homes. On walls. In cabinets. Within side tables. Attached to our bed headboards. They are everywhere around us and we take them completely for granted. Because all we do is look out for them only when we have to put something on them. Our creative team and décor…
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…
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 –…
Understanding Pichwai & its Origins Pichwai ( Pichhvai ) is a form of art that originated over 400 years ago in the temple town of Nathdwara near Udaipur in Rajasthan. The term “Pichwai” has come about because these artworks are hung literally “piche” or behind the temple deity and “wai” literally means a textile hanging….
Amidst the endless planning and the numerous outfit and jewelry fixes for your favourite cousin or best friend’s wedding – the single most important thought that keeps crossing one’s mind is getting the perfect wedding gift for the happy couple. How does one ensure it is special and unique? Should it be a personalised gift…
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…
None of us would have thought this would happen. Even a month ago. With WFH or work-from-home becoming the new normal – there are some of us who have taken to it like fish to water and another lot of us who are still struggling to deal with it. This new and unfamiliar reality with…
