The first Baluchari I saw and possessed was a gift for Durga Puja, a colourful celebration when traditionally new clothes are worn. It was love at first sight! An ethereal creation of sublime beauty, reflecting a precious tradition of Bengal Read More …
Imagination taking form of colorful embroidery It was a unique piece of sari – on an off-white tussar silk base; embroidery was done using bright multi colored threads all over the body. The patterns were simple; floral patterns and birds, Read More …
Travelling to Bhubaneswar for the first time in over a decade, on the way to the hotel from the airport, the signs of progress are unmistakable. Wide, clean roads, clearly demarcated vending areas, free wifi zones and cashless payment everywhere. Read More …
Carved For Eternity There is a temple around every bend of the road, and every temple tells a story – this is how I was introduced to the spiritual and architectural wonders of Odisha, a state long known for its Read More …
Honeyed Tales: Awe – inspiring Madhubani A bright yellow saree with lots of beautiful fishes in different colours and hues painted on it – that is my earliest recollection of a Madhubani painting. As a six-year-old girl, I did not Read More …
Sketching legends Thanks to a delayed luncheon meeting, the sudden availability of an hour’s leisure on a hectic day found me wandering into the craft shop in the hotel. The display on the store window caught my eye – a Read More …