As the winner of the16th BNB it is now my turn to host this challenge. The inspiration that I chose is not a painting but a traditional Indian art form – The Art form of Kolam. What is a kolam? Kolams (Pronounce Koh’ Lum) are designs drawn in front of houses or inside infront of…
With Diwali around the corner, here is the final range of handmade jewellery from my festive collection for this year. Made from henna stamp blocks and glass beads, these embody the gypsy soul,. Hence the name Nomad. They have been in the making for a while and now, I feel like I can show them…
Handpicked is an exhibit of art jewellery focussing on makers’ hands. Photos of hands at work are transformed into picture jewellery on wooden bases. Handpicked – Concept Note Through our hands, we interact with the world around us. We touch, pull, push, carry, signal, make, break, hold, care, and help with our hands. Consider the…
While many of you will know that Pantone announces a colour of the year every year, many might not know that they also curate several colour palettes for specific purposes. One of the crucial services that they offer (for free) is the curation of colour palettes as seen in various fashion weeks. You can find…
It has been four years since I wrote a post on colourful rangoli inspired necklaces for Pongal. However, the idea of wearing something colourful for a harvest festival never fades. Therefore, here I am, once again with two of my most recent and most colourful leather bib necklaces to celebrate the harvest festival. In India,…