Tomb of Sand: Geetanjali Shree’s Hindi book translated by Daisy Rockwell marks the influence of Indian architectural verbatim on Western readers
The book by Hindi novelist Geetanjali Shree won the International Booker Prize 2022; it captures the peculiarities of Indian vernacular architecture in […]
<strong>Bharat Bhavan- Pune’s newest culinary landscape designed by Minnie Bhatt Design feeds on Indian Craftsmanship</strong>
You’ll segue into the spell of bold Indian graphics, heritage designs and irresistable light decor in the Pune-based restaurant designed with bespoke […]
<strong>‘Geetham’ house in Kerala is a perfect blend of the Red and Green</strong>
Designed by a teacher Ragesh T and local architect Shantilal from Costford, the sustainable family house – ‘Geetham’ in Thrissur is a […]
<strong>The book on palatial art deco mansions of Chettinad unveils a pompous business culture of Chettiars tradesmen</strong>
Mugappu: The Portals of Chettinad by photographer Amar Ramesh documents the stunning 19th century teak and marble embellished homes of well heeled […]
<strong>A Dip to Remember- Panvel has India’s first ‘Moroccan Hammam’ inspired Spa</strong>
Drawing inspiration from Middle Eastern Turkish and Moroccan hammams, the ‘Shilp Wellness’ centre at Mumbai Pune National Highway, designed by GMB Verve […]
IF.BE – “Ice Factory Ballard Estate”: 144-year-old ice factory in Mumbai morphed into a Creative hub and Restaurant
Designed and restored by Malik Architecture, one of Asia’s oldest, 144-year-old ice factory, made of bricks and wood got a new lease […]
<strong>An art Scholar’s home is not just a home</strong>
In the heritage city of Ahmedabad, a stunning house of the renowned scholar and art collector Amit Ambalal embodies the traditional Gujarati […]
<strong>Sabyasachi’s new store stands as insignia of Indian Craftsmanship in New York Retail</strong>
Defying the conventional in-shop merchandise store, the New York outpost of designer-entrepreneur Sabyasachi resurrected the spirit of Indian art and crafts with […]
<strong>The interiors of Netflix’s drama ‘Qala’ hauls Calcutta’s Art Nouveau from darkness</strong>
Director Anvitaa Dutt’s dark drama shines a light on the Gothic architecture, Art Nouveau of Calcutta and Dutch Golden Age masters as […]
<strong>Seasoned Meenakari artist offers masterclasses to patrons in Jaipur</strong>
Following the centuries old family profession of making a range of alluring meenakari jewels for royal families, Jaswant Kumar Meenakar collabortes with […]
<strong>Bauhaus-inspired modernist home in Delhi’s Shanti Niketan opens up new vistas for Indian Crafts</strong>
Designed by renowned designer Ashiesh Shah and Verendra Wakhloo, Principal, Matra Architects, the sprawling concrete house in the posh bylanes of Shanti […]
Curved Expressions: Kashmiri artist speaks through Arcs of Calligraphy
Sporting dervish like visage, 65-year-old Sheikh Jalaluddin has been carving his imagination through wood art for the past 46 years from the […]