Tag: unique
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Ajrakh Tales – Re-Contextualizing an Age Old Textile on the Contemporary Scene
The elegant symmetry of geometric patterns, the waltz of Indigo & madder dyes, and the minor imperfections that add to its allure… this is what forms the syntax of an ancient craft like Ajrakh. Like a skilled raconteur, the standard 3 meter length of an Ajrakh print tells tales of its invigorating history, the many […]
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Sacred Art – From Temples to Homes
India has a long and storied tradition of art, tracing its origin back to pre-historic settlements in the third millennium. Nearly every civilization that has since occupied the sub-continent for any span of time has left an indelible mark on its culture and artistic consciousness. So has every major religion that rose from its soil […]
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Reborn: Recycled Designs for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Gudri is a fine layered coverlet which was originally created in Gujarat by putting together patches of fabric, usually old saris that were carefully saved for the purpose. The fabrics are layered and held together by the use of a running stitch, painstakingly done by hand in parallel lines running from end to end. The […]
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5 Perfect Father’s Day Gifting Ideas For Every Type of Dad
A compulsive reader, a disturb-me-not-on-a-Sunday-soul, a fashion conscious trend-setter, or a culinary expert… Whatever the type, this Father’s Day, we’ve put together a gifting guide that keeps you covered for any type of dad! The Raving Reader Dad Is your dad a book lover? Is a mug of coffee in one hand and a book […]
Storytellers of Wonder 