[ad_1] The Christmas tree is ready, the Christmas stars are out as is the Christmas-themed home linen, decor and crockery. After all tis’ the season to be jolly. Megha Abraham’s Christmas tree | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Megha Abraham, a Kochi-based entrepreneur, says their Christmas tree is up by December 1 at the earliest or […]
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[ad_1] Crocheter Sreeja Renjith’s Santas made of yarn. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT It’s time to deck the hall! With Christmas just a week away, all hands are on deck to get homes ready for the season. Crafters, artists, home cooks, crocheters, candle makers et al have come up with Christmas-themed decor such as Nativity […]
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[ad_1] Pops of colour, the heady scent of mixed bouquets, the warm glow of diyas, the aroma of freshly made mithai, raucous laughter… this is what festive parties are made of. As we usher in the celebratory season, and parties blur into each other in the last two months of 2023, homes are given a […]
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[ad_1] Aratrik Dev Varman is many things: founder of Tilla, the Ahmedabad-based design studio; an advocate of handmade Indian textiles and traditional craft; and a cross-disciplinary designer who believes “good design can be useful in more than one context if adapted well”. But when I get him on the telephone a day ahead of his […]
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[ad_1] An eclectic pick of benches for the home We agonise over luxury sofa sets, scrutinise every statement chair, and dissect the comfort quotient of everyday couches. But when it comes to seating for the home, there’s one piece of furniture that most don’t consider often. The simple and ubiquitous bench. Discard any memories of […]
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[ad_1] A weaver with his creation | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Fading cultural traditions, memories of one’s wife, daily prayers, and the trajectory of life. These are just a few ideas that have been brought alive on the loom by Jaipur Rugs’ Freedom Manchaha project. Launched in 2018, the sustainable development initiative has long-term prisoners […]
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[ad_1] With fluted marble vases, Channapatna lights and shibori consoles, interior designers are increasingly making traditional Indian craft their focal point With fluted marble vases, Channapatna lights and shibori consoles, interior designers are increasingly making traditional Indian craft their focal point When Ashiesh Shah set out to make ‘The Channapatna Light’ in 2020, a take […]
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[ad_1] Rural Modern, the Mumbai-based first art-glass studio, is not only showcasing this demanding skill, but also encouraging artists, amateurs and fellow designers to create with them Rural Modern, the Mumbai-based first art-glass studio, is not only showcasing this demanding skill, but also encouraging artists, amateurs and fellow designers to create with them When you […]
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[ad_1] Our pick of diyas and candles can transition from festive Diwali must-haves to all-year décor Our pick of diyas and candles can transition from festive Diwali must-haves to all-year décor Taamaa Copper Diyas With a minimalist, industrial aesthetic, these die-cast copper, nickel and brass diyas are handy highlights for dark corners. ₹1,275.00 (set of two […]
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