Hand ka koi end nahi…

Hand ka koi end nahi…

“The story goes as back as the times in history when my father would walk me to the river side,…
  • ~ July 29, 2011
Adorning Ornamental Identities

Adorning Ornamental Identities

The demure look of the eyes and the colorful exuberance of the costumes of a new bride amidst the Kutch lands are…
  • ~ July 29, 2011
The wearable canvas

The wearable canvas

The practice of self adornment and decoration has always been an integral part of human social life. And with improved…
  • ~ July 19, 2011
Of Glitter & Shine

Of Glitter & Shine

Once adorned by the royalties of the country, on the sheen of silk and the softness of velvet, the designs…
  • ~ June 21, 2011
Studded Splendors

Studded Splendors

‘Jab pyar kiya toh darna kya….” The landmark number from Mughal-e-Azam puts in front of us a thousand Madhubalas dancing in chorus…
  • ~ May 27, 2011

Jeweled Stone

Rajasthan is the land of kings. With a glorious history of Rajputs, it has been endowed with invincible forts, magnificent…
  • ~ May 9, 2011
Saurashtra Stitches

Saurashtra Stitches

Gujarat is synonymous with colourful embroideries with rich textures, saturated hues and interspersed sparkles. But it is not just Kutch,…
  • ~ April 28, 2011
The Key Maker

The Key Maker

A boat maker works on the seaside in a coastal town, the embroiderer creates her trousseau at home, the basket…
  • ~ April 18, 2011
Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Wrinkled brown, sturdy leather, like the cracked parched expanses of the Rann, dotted with multicoloured droplets as if sun tanned…
  • ~ April 7, 2011

Adaptation

Indigo, spices, muslin and ivory – these were the items of luxury exported from India in the ancient times. Considered a noble…
  • ~ April 3, 2011
Sanctum Makers

Sanctum Makers

The Heritage Walk in Ahmedabad starts on a cool morning from the Swaminarayan Temple and takes you around the lanes…
  • ~ March 31, 2011
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