By Nivi Shrivastava Indian small towns are fascinating in their quirky ways with their unique history and folklores. Vadnagar, a small town in the Mehsana District of Gujarat, is not just another small town but an interesting hamlet with a lot of historical significance. Like any other small town in the country, Vadnagar too was…
By Nivi Shrivastava Every time one thinks of Gujarat, memories of eclectic flavours and array of colourful visuals pop up instantly. Of course, the prehistoric monasteries, ancient temples and step-wells, colourful alfresco Havelis, and heritage monuments will always be the key tourist attractions for first-time visitors; however, for an art-loving curious traveller there’s a lot more…
Somewhere between cultural pride and rows of cultural appropriation – the six yards of hand-woven sari that we fondly claim as “quintessential Indian wear” has never failed to impress the wearer or the onlooker. While the West might be obsessing over the stealth wealth power clothing currently, for centuries Indian women have flaunted saris as…
By Amit Bhandari Many of us have collected coins as kids – a commemorative coin with an interesting motif, old coins received from our grandparents, or loose change leftover from a foreign trip. Numismatics, or systematic collection and study of coins, is also one of the oldest hobbies in the world, as coins have been…
By Nivi Shrivastava There is no dearth of Indian crafts and handwork in fashion, yet some techniques simply stand out and remain eternal favourites throughout seasons. From the art of fine thread embroidery, block printing to mirror work and the colourful tie-and-dye prints – find the finest textiles and crafts of India on the e-commerce…
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could start your day with a delish cuppa of Vedic wisdom and exotic flavours blended with aromatic tea leaves? Well, the good folks at Earthveda an Ayurvedic Tea manufacturer made this dream come true with their awesome tisanes that are 100 percent caffeine and theine free, and are available in six…
Have you ever looked for traditional artefacts to decorate the little empty corner of your house or ethnic painting to adorn the walls of our home? We often come across paintings which are colorful and vibrant, depicting the livelihood, culture, tradition of indigenous communities. But how much do we know about these artisans? Maharashtra, a…
To maintain the food safety standards with the help of technology, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will be providing 4000+ smart jackets to the food safety officers across India. According to a recent report, the FSSAI has sought demands from states and based on those demands, about 4086 smart jackets will soon…
Mumbai-based Prinseps Auction House & Gallery recently hosted their groundbreaking virtual auctions of the Bhanu Athaiya and Atul Bose Estates. Both auctions broke records for the highest value works sold for both artists. Hosted live on Zoom by auctioneer Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil, the two auctions saw bids from across India, Dubai, UK and the US….
While we live in a time where capitalism and commercialization are at its peak, there are a handful of people who still take pride in being social advocates for old-school arts and craftsmanship. When we met Anar Patel (founder of Craftroots and Gramshree), she floored us with her simplicity and impeccable knowledge of Indian arts…