Local Designs, Serving Smart – Small studios in South experiment with traditional Kolam & Kalamkari designs
Be it a nayaka kalamkari panel with Kodalikaruppur techniques applied by Aksh ‘Weaves and Crafts’ or ‘The Kumbhkári Project’ applying Kolam designs […]
The staggering longevity of 1820s Stoke Palace- Built entirely by the Ladakhi craftsmen
Built entirely by the Ladakhi craftsmen with mud bricks and wood in 1820, The Stok Palace still continues to be a tranquil […]
Ek Bagal Mein Chand Hoga, Ek Bagal Mein Rotiyan- The illustrated book documenting rare traditional recipes of the Koli community clinches ‘Blue Elephant’ at Kyoorius Design Awards
Designed by Bombay Duck Designs and produced by Tandel Fund of Archives and published by TARQ, Visual artist Parag Tandel’s book is […]
<strong>175-year-old Indian Arts Palace in Connaught Place is more than just a vestige of an older bowery</strong>
Engaging with museums, artists, royalty and buyers from around the world, Indian Arts Palace (IAP) – a family heritage since over 150 […]
<strong>Bhadohi artisans crafted world’s largest handmade carpet for The Grand Mosque of Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan</strong>
In the summer of 2021, when the world was maimed by the pandemic, a colossal project was underway in the bustling carpet […]
Brazilian design studio Estúdio Campana creates a new language in India’s craftsmanship using natural materials
Collaborating with Æquō, India’s first collectible design gallery in Colaba, brazilian designer and pioneer of revolutionized furniture design Humberto Campana delves into […]
Mihir Garh – The indigenously crafted heritage hotel near Jodhpur is an architectural gem amidst golden dust
Built as a labor of love without brick and cement by bishnoi community artisans, the Mihir Garh, literally ‘Fortress of the Sun” […]
<strong>Gujarat gets its first vintage steam Heritage locomotive</strong>
Adding on to the attraction for the tourists visiting Statue of Unity in Kevadia, the motor coach of the train is designed […]
Rogan Art of Nirona: Preserving the Heritage
In the heart of Kutch, Gujarat, lies the picturesque village of Nirona, a sanctuary of traditional art and culture. Nirona is renowned […]
After 15 years in making, the contestable Hindu temple in New Jersey built by Indian stone carvers is open to visitors
Located in Robbinsville, New Jersey, the enormous Akshardham Mahamandir, adorned with intricate stone carvings of deities etched into the ceilings, is allegedly […]
Dhordo Village of Gujarat is bestowed with ‘Best Tourism Village’ honour by UNWTO
There couldn’t be a more compelling reason to visit Gujarat this winter — the state’s Dhordo village which hosts Rann Utsav every […]
<strong>‘Sahyog’ – A school in Palanpur is designed to raise the resounding voices of differently abled </strong>
Designed by Mumbai-based architectural design firm, Studio NM, Sahyog- a new institution in the city of Palanpur devoted to vocational and educational training […]