With ‘Cochin Carnival’ bursting into multicultural symphony – This is the best time to be in ‘Fort Kochi’
Drawing visitors from across the world, the curious carnival (Dec 23- Jan 1) has a flurry of events lined up till the […]
The new book examines over 200 Jali designs with 250 illustrative photographs
‘JALI: LATTICE OF DIVINE LIGHT IN MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE’ by Navina Najat Haidar is an illustrated survey of more than 200 lattice screens […]
‘Indore’ – A new rug collection of London-based designer Francis Sultana’s is hand-knotted near Varanasi and Nepal
Known for merging art and architecture in his London-based studio, interior designer Francis Sultana’s new rug collection titled ‘Indore’ is an ode […]
Design Studios in Kerala adding a restful zing to your classical Christmas gifts
With an idea to present Kerala beyond Kathakali and houseboat curios, Kochi based studios like Memory Train and Sossegada exhibit the city’s […]
PM inaugurates world’s largest meditation centre made of Makarana Marble in Varanasi
The magnificent fusion of modern architecture, Indian craft and profound spirituality – Swarved Mahamandir is the largest center of Vihangam Yoga where […]
Next Generation of Design Institutes Make No Bones About Incorporating Traditional Crafts
In Conversation With Usha Patel Director- Academics, Indian Institute of Art and Design “Interventions from design institutes can bring the artisans to […]
Newly refurbished campus of The Scindia School is skewed towards consolidating the Cultural Competence
With full sensitivity towards heritage and conservation, the newly refurbished campus of the iconic educational institute integrates students craft skills with the […]
I Prefer Earthy vs Slick And Handmade vs Machine-Made
In Talks With Glenn Gissler, President, Glenn Gissler Design Alumnus of Boston Architectural College and Rhode Island School of Design, one of […]
Dynastic Masters shift focus from Basketry to fairy Bamboo Lamps under Industree Foundation’s patronage ahead of Christmas
Around 200 marginalised women from Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka have been trained to design alluring bamboo lampshades at Mahila Swasahaya Mutual Benefit Trust, […]
<strong>Recently opened serpentine jewellery store in Kala Ghoda goes beyond ornamentation</strong>
The rippling Bhavya Ramesh’s jewellery store in Kala Ghoda, Bombay stands as a testament to individuality of design, craftsmanship and irrepressible power […]
<strong>‘Aranyaka’-The Book of Forest: Amruta Patil’s charming illustrated book with minimal text is magically inspiring</strong>
India’s first female graphic novelist Amruta Patil compiles an endeadrig account on the inputs from mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik which also proposes to […]
PRAVAAH Workspace by The Grid Architects reflects how design can foster human connection in masonry
Inspired from the Möbius Strip design, an artistic reverie, the project’s sustainable dimension is enhanced by the use of locally produced ferrocement […]