Tag: Traditional
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Spiritual Self
Your surroundings reflect who you are and what you aspire to be! Uplift the look and feel of your home by creating a spiritual space within your house that will soothe your eyes and calm your soul. Indulge in a wide range of elegant décor pieces, rare collectibles, accessories, jewelry and books to match your […]
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7 Indian Women of Style & Substance
These legendary women represent the quintessentially Indian sense of style by pairing handcrafted sarees with elegant accessories in their unique way…read on! 1. MS Subbulakshmi Image Courtesy: The Hindu & karpuramanjari.blogspot.in A renowned Carnatic vocalist and the first Indian singer to receive the Bharat Ratna Award, the divine voice of MS Subbulakshmi is an inspiration […]
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6 Ways To Reinvent Your Saree Style
The most elegant of Indian dress forms, the six unstitched yards gracefully accommodate individual creativity and aesthetic, making the saree so unique to each wearer. Read how this time tested and much loved silhouette can make way into your wardrobe. 1. Cocktail Craze Whether you’re attending a cocktail party or a wedding, add a chic […]
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5 Celebrities Gone Traditional at #CannesFilmFestival
Who says the Red Carpet on the French Riviera can’t go traditional? These leading ladies of Hindi cinema prove that India’s colors, embroideries and the saree’s grace can redefine what dressing for Cannes Film Festival means! Who do you think wore it best? Borrow a leaf from their style diaries for gorgeous sarees, stunning jewelry […]
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Quick Tips on Preserving Traditional Sarees
Her collection of sarees is probably the most prized possession in an Indian woman’s closet. From traveling extensively across the country to pick a traditional Kanjivaram from Tamil Nadu, a vibrant Patola from a small town in Gujarat, to inheriting her grandma’s exquisite 40-year-old Dhakai, without a delectable range of handpicked sarees, an Indian bride’s trousseau is sorely […]
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Sartorially Set: Trendy Dandiya Night Look
Symbolizing victory of positivity over negativity, Navratri literally means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit. Amidst worshiping Goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati during this festival, the stylish set step out in embellished ghagras and cholis to dance to garba tunes. While all of the western Indian state of Gujarat erupts in the flavors of this festival and the dance, the […]
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Home Diaries: Rustic Retreat
Many of us covet a getaway in the lap of nature, where quietude can release all the accumulated stresses of city living. When designer and decor aficionado Viji Jayaraman decided to set up home away from Delhi where she grew up, she wanted to create a space that encompassed all the fabulous ingredients of a […]
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Tree of Life: The Many Unique Interpretations of this Ancient Symbol
The Tree of life concept appears in science, philosophy, religion and mythology and alludes to the interconnection of all life on our planet, serving as a metaphor for our common descent. It is a symbol that appears in nearly every ancient culture. With the branches reaching for the sky, and deep roots into the earth, […]
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