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From bonfires to kites, from til-gur to overflowing harvest pots, India welcomes the new season in many names.  In Punjab, it begins with Lohri, where bonfires crackle and gur, gajak, and til sweets celebrate the warmth of the community, leading up to Baisakhi, when gehū fields sway to the jubilant beat of the dhol. In Tamil Nadu, Pongal and Sankranti mark the season, simmering gently…

When I first visited Sumrasar, a small village in the Kutch region of Gujarat, I was mesmerized by the vibrant colors and intricate patterns that seemed to bring the fabrics to life. It was there that I discovered Soof embroidery, a craft lovingly passed down through generations. I watched as skilled artisans, mostly women, sat under the warm sun, their fingers…

Discover The Nizam Collection by Jaypore, a modern ode to Hyderabadi royal fashion and Deccan heritage. Featuring luxury handcrafted clothing, traditional Indian craftsmanship, and Nizami-inspired designs for timeless celebrations.

Experience a sense of profundity & sacredness in wearing something made by hand. While it is deeply personal, it is also a celebration of artisanal craftsmanship. Each warp and weft carry the rhythms of the artisan’s fingers, and each painted detail the breath of the one who envisioned it.

Practiced primarily by the Dangasia community of Gujarat, Tangaliya weaving is more than just a textile tradition, it is a living repository of cultural memory, love & resilience. Passed down through generations, this intricate craft remains rare & deeply rooted in identity & devotion. 

बरसात की वो पहली फुहार याद है,  ( I remember that very first shower of rain )  भीगे कागज़ की नाव और वो प्यार याद है।  ( The paper boat soaked and that innocent love remains )   Indian poet Gulzar captures the essence of nostalgia tied to the monsoon, the first raindrops that announce the…

“If I ever had to bottle up summer, not in degrees or destinations, but in memory, it would smell like the divine jasmine.”  Kalidasa in Meghadūta describes jasmine as a symbol of feminine grace and longing — “She, with jasmine in her braid, awaits you under the moon.” It’s not just flora. It’s emotional vocabulary. …

Whenever I travel, I seek more than sights—I seek to feel the place. And for me, the truest essence of any destination reveals itself in three things: its food, its clothing, and its crafts. To eat what the locals eat, to wear what they wear, and to try your hand at what they make—that’s when…

From the time I was a little girl, Shivaratri was always a whirlwind of excitement for my sister, our girlfriends, and me. The aunties and moms in our neighborhood would tell us, with a twinkle in their eyes, that fasting on this special day would bring us a wonderful husband in the future. We were…