Let’s face it, buying an engagement ring is probably the only time most men will ever shop for jewelry. At all other times, especially while picking out fancy jewelry, men prefer to take their mothers, sisters or significant others to the jewelry store and have them pick the piece of jewelry they love the most.…
When I first read the details of the FEB ABS challenge at Artbeadscene, I was so excited for the inspiration was right up my alley. It was a rich painting with flowers aka scattered rose petals, fluttering flags, a beautifully decorated white horse, and gleaming golden accents. I was so attracted to the image, that…
Hello everyone, this is the first “How to” post of 2017 and today I am going to talk about making Canva work for you. Strap in, for this is going to be a long post. If you have no idea what Canva is then you must really be sleeping under a rock. For today, every…
I have no clue how or why it happens but I always turn up for the monthly Artbeadscene challenge when they have a red – orange – yellow palette. The January inspiration is a painting by Egon Schiele, an Austrian painter who studied under Gustav Klimt. Titled ” Field of Flowers“, it is a departure from his…
My fascination for Liminal beings is well known in my circle as I prefer to believe in Gods (Like Lord Narasimha) who are both or many rather than just one. Thankfully for me, Hindu mythology is replete with Liminal beings – mythical creatures, chimeras and sometimes, monsters. Some creatures like the Uchchaihshravas (the 7 headed horse…
Hello folks! Welcome to my blog JewelsofSayuri. Before we discuss jewellery, culture, heritage, design, and travel, let me tell you a little about myself and ofcourse, Sayuri. I am Divya N, a fashion design graduate, jewellery designer, design educator, mixed media artist, blogger, and traveller from Chennai, India. My areas of interest include contemporary art…