Postcards from PM Modi’s birthplace Vadnagar in Gujarat
Nivi Shrivastava
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…
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Tracing the crafts route in Gujarat, the vivid textiles and arts from the region
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…
Knotted, draped and deconstructed: styling saris like top Bollywood actresses
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…
Coin collection for investment? Nail the art of Numismatics with historical currency
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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…
Discover the best of Indian arts and crafts on iTokri: brand review
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…
Move over regular tea, say hello to Earthveda tisanes for a good life
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…
Maharashtra Tourism celebrates tribal Warli art to promote cultural diversity
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…
Smart look for FSSAI officers in Tech jackets from NIFT
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…
The legacy of Indian artists Bhanu Athaiya and Atul Bose lives on at Prinseps’s auction
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…
Reclaiming the dignity of artisans step by step
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…