Indian Craftsmen – The Guardians of Indian Art
“The hand of a craftsman engaged in his craft is always pure”- Manu
The Indian society is portrayed in a fascinating manner by the Indian craftsmen. They create magic with their hands. Indian craftsmen are those protecting the handicrafts of our country.
If the Indian map could be depicted using the art forms and handicrafts from regions, it would look like a vibrant, colourful art in itself. The Jaipur pottery in Rajasthan, Bastar in Chattisgarh, Wooden Toys from Maharashtra and so on. The country is rich in theme craft too. Needle work, Tribal crafts, Fiber and Eco-friendly Crafts, Fashion Accessories and festal Decorations belong to the theme craft category.
Antique Furniture: All you need to know
A collectible furniture is considered as an Antique Furniture. The age, rarity, condition, utility or any other unique feature make the furniture antique. An antique furniture speaks about the style, features of the age they were made. Apart from the utility, furniture can be considered as a piece of decorative art depicting religious, cultural significance.
The earliest furniture was simple and practical, but as furniture became crafted and decorated it became an early status symbol. Wealthy homeowners demanded that their furnishings reflect their
status and lifestyles.
All knotted up
When someone thinks of the carpet industry in India, one largely thinks of Kashmir and its world-renowned weaves. However tucked away in the middle of UP is the district of Bhadohi, also known as the carpet belt of India. This region specializes in woolen and tufted carpets and durries from the time of the Mughals and many villagers here are completely dependent on the carpet industry for their livelihood.
The carpet weavers in this entire belt have been devastated by Covid 19 – most workers and are paid per piece and come from remote rural areas with no infrastructure and poor healthcare. Shiv Kumar from Bhadohi is one such weaver who lost a large chunk of his livelihood during the lockdown.
Lights, Lamps and Action!
Humans have always tried fighting the dark. This battle led to some innovating innovations of lamps and lighting devices. The usage of lamps and lights can be traced back to 70,000 B.C. Initially, the structures of the lamps were simple. A hollow rock or a shell was the base containing piece of moss soaked in animal fat that would burn the flame. Later, people started using marble, terracotta and metal structures. The animal fat was replaced by oil like fish oil and olive oil. Wick was introduced for a prolonged burning of the lamp. Till the end of 18th Century, oil lamps were used across the globe.
11 home office ideas with modern furniture that would make you more productive
While some of us were used to the idea of work from home, most of the people got introduced to the work from home culture during the ongoing pandemic. Initially, work from home was a matter of a few days, but now it looks like the idea is here to stay. Many companies have declared work from home as a regular thing and some companies have plans to continue with this unless the entire COVID-19 situation is under control and the vaccine is out.
Indian Craftsmen: Craft your way to them!
India is beautiful, but the ones who have struggled hard to give the country her place in world map of heritage and culture are not shinning. The award-winning Indian Craftsmen whose work have helped our motherland gain the recognition she deserves, are lost.
Indian art and culture are one of most appreciated in the world. But the question is what happened to our heritage now? What happened to the Indian craftsmen now? Why are they not in the picture?
5 easy steps to make your home beautiful and design it smartly
Without a doubt, all of us want to make our home look like a magazine cover. Sometimes, we strive so desperately to change it that we either end up spending a fortune or mess it up even more! But, to make your home beautiful there is no need to begin a drastic repair or make a dramatic rearrangement. To create the ideal interior, you just need to know a few simple tricks.
Here below we are sharing 5 easy steps to make your home beautiful.
How to do up your home without breaking your bank this festive season?
Doing up your home without breaking your bank can be costly as you move to make your home a luxury place with comfort and style. Staying on a limited budget during the remodelling process thus requires more than general concepts on how to do up a home. You have to take into consideration several factors to avoid spending too much beyond the limits of your budget. This is where creativity and resourcefulness come in handy. Let’s have a look at some of the tips to make the renovation process easy.
Challenges of being an interior designer in India
The interior design industry is ever-growing. New homeowners are turning to interior designers, now more than ever. Decades ago, an interior designer was accessible only by the rich. The remaining population enjoyed well-decorated homes only through magazines and catalogues. However, over the years, there has been a wide-spread growth of services and consumption, making interior designing a necessity rather than a luxury. Despite this growth, there a few challenges that afflict the interior decoration industry making it a challenging and competitive one. From handling your clients to completing a project right on time, from getting the right kind of products to arranging the logistics, every little thing needs to be absolutely in place to gain a standard place in the market. Its high time these challenges are addressed and resolved.
How to buy furniture and home décor online that minimises the impact on the environment?
We all are daydreaming about redoing our home or building our new home in the perfect magazine cover style. But while shopping furniture online for our home, the environmental impact, and importance of buying eco-friendly furniture is often overlooked. Traditional home décor items and furniture like sofas, beds, side tables, other furnishings are major polluters of our homes.