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Peoples of ancient cultures, indigenous tribes and rural, remote areas retain one basic ethic and that is to simply waste nothing. This ancient common-sense has over time ironically been del… Read More

Terracotta was a trusted and valuable resource to Humankind since the days of our Cave Ancestors. There were pots, platters, bowls and jewelry as seen in the many archeological finds at Mohe… Read More

“They inhabited The Age of Consumerism.” Perhaps this may well be the epitaph applied to our generation by the Future. It comes with a compliment for the significant leaps made… Read More

In the small hamlet of Munnar in the Souther State of Kerala, a small handmade products unit employs young people with Special Needs to create unique, one-of-a-kind earthy and fabulous prod… Read More

The World celebrates Heritage. All countries place placards and honor monuments of the past, architectural and geological delights, preservation of wild life in sanctuaries and of extinct sp… Read More

Rich Velvets, Rustling Silks, Glamorous Brocades and Lavish Georgettes are materials used by craftspersons from the rural hinterlands of Uttar Pradesh to masterfully conceive of and with gen… Read More

Second only to the Saree, this ubiquitous article of femininity, the Kurti, is quite literally a ladies Summer-dress with the soft addition of a flowing dupatta or light long scarf draped ov… Read More

Welcome to the Origins. A place within us all that stands still as Time moves past. Untouched, pristine and Centered. One with Creation, in harmony with Nature and our deepest selves. Humank… Read More

The Parsis, a small and significantly renowned business-community from Western-India fled persecution in Iran or then-Persia, after the Arab invasion and arrived on the Western shores of Ind… Read More

Ladakh, a beautiful part of the Northern State of Jammu and Kashmir in India, has a unique landscape, in beige-grey tones, Moon-like and other worldly, contrasted by a vibrant, colorful, ri… Read More

Rich Velvets, Rustling Silks, Glamorous Brocades and Lavish Georgettes are materials used by craftspersons from the rural hinterlands of Uttar Pradesh to masterfully conceive of and wi… Read More

From Men’s Pant-suits to the High-waisted, flowing parallel-legged trousers, Skinny low-waists hipsters to the pleated “women’s trousers”, women had bee… Read More

Welcome to the Origins. A place within us all that stands still as Time moves past. Untouched, pristine and Centered. One with Creation, in harmony with Nature and our deepest selves. Hu… Read More

Mountain tribes and cultures are distinctly unique and their individualism almost directly proportional to the degree of difficulty in access and communications between the rest of the… Read More

In an inspiring, tiny hamlet in the far-along corners of Karnataka, India, abides a tiny, inspiring hamlet that goes by the name, Hiriyur. This village community is industrious and engag… Read More

In an inspiring, tiny hamlet in the far-along corners of Karnataka, India, abides a tiny, inspiring hamlet that goes by the name, Hiriyur. This village community is industrious and eng… Read More

Toys. Toys. Toys. Childhood. Toys! Toys! Toys!!! Growing-up in India and spending one’s early years in the Southern states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, was for the child in me… Read More

Varied hues of Green, Red, Sky Blue, Crimson, Pink, Mustard Yellow and White come together in refined splendor to detail the stylized Urns and grand symmetry so much a classical featur… Read More

December, 1-10, 2016 and every December, in the first week of the month since 2000. All roads and traffic, it appears, lead to one destination, covering miles of winding serpentine hil… Read More

The Peoples of Valleys and Mountains are blessed with Nature’s abundance, as well as, the challenges that come from being remote, one-with the elements of Nature and its expressi… Read More

Varanasi or Banaras is the iconic spiritual city along the banks of the Ganges that has been an enigma and a fountainhead for those in quest of salvation or simply a sabbatical from we… Read More

Gracing large, splendid foyers in heritage spaces, placed in a commanding position and venerated by all Classical Indian Dancers and Hindus globally, the Nataraja, Dancing Shiva, of th… Read More

Jaipur; Rajasthan. The land of Royalty, the land of “Rajas”. Timeless elegance comes with having stood the test of Time. There are no shortcuts, no slip roads to the path t… Read More

From Time immemorial its been learnt that Cavemen decorated their caves with paintings and adorned themselves with jewelry made of bones, feathers and stones. Humans always looked to Nat… Read More

This crop of humble origins begins its genesis as fluff around the seeds of the cotton plant, held in a brown casing to keep it secure. This “fluff” of humble origins and g… Read More

These photographs are of a series of fine Kuttchi embroidered bedcover-sets in a variety of motifs, patterns and colours. The one-of-a kind handmade works of craft are each a product of… Read More

when we were carefree, playful and considerate. when we loved our stuffed companion even when its button-eyes fell off and its tail was worn out at the seams. when it became limp and wasn&rs… Read More

when we were carefree, playful and considerate. when we loved our stuffed companion even when its button-eyes fell off and its tail was worn out at the seams. when it became limp and was… Read More

The East and the West, the Orient and Occident, North and South…opposites, contrasts and actually, quite confluent! Par example..Food. Never mind the exotic profusion of aromati… Read More

In the small hamlet of Munnar in the Souther State of Kerala, a small handmade products unit employs young people with Special Needs to create unique, one-of-a-kind earthy and fabulous… Read More

“They inhabited The Age of Consumerism.” Perhaps this may well be the epitaph applied to our generation by the Future. It comes with a compliment for the significant leaps… Read More

Terracotta was a trusted and valuable resource to Humankind since the days of our Cave Ancestors. There were pots, platters, bowls and jewelry as seen in the many archeological finds a… Read More

Peoples of ancient cultures, indigenous tribes and rural, remote areas retain one basic ethic and that is to simply waste nothing. This ancient common-sense has over time ironically be… Read More

Prior to the advent of Cinema and worlds largest film fraternity, Bollywood, Tollywood, Mollywood and all of the other wonderful regional Indian cinema, entertainment was primarily offered… Read More

Shiva and Shakti, the ultimate power-couple, the great combined force, the celebrated husband and wife who married for love, in the face of parental disappointment, from the land of the Sind… Read More

Shiva and Shakti, the ultimate power-couple, the great combined force, the celebrated husband and wife who married for love, in the face of parental disappointment, from the land of th… Read More

Bangles! The chief and most ubiquitous of all ornaments, is considered the most auspicious by the women of India. These are associated with married life, fertility, celebration and prosperi… Read More

Pichwai, quite literally, is that which remains behind and Pichwai paintings were made to hang behind, as backdrops to the deity Srinathji or Krishna, as more commonly known, in the temple… Read More

Crochet Table Linen, Women’s tops and girls pretty dresses hav ealwasy been highly sought after. Crochet, French for a hook, with which yarn, in cotton or wool, is looped continuously… Read More

The Gond & Pardhan Tribes In the Gondwana region of Central India derive inspiration from festivals when women decorate the main doors & walls of Homes to welcome in prosperity and g… Read More

All Kashmiris, irrespective of denomination, ethnicity and political leanings have in common a pre-occupation with food! What’s been cooked, how it turned out, what should be cooked ne… Read More

Thangkas depict the life and teachings of the Buddha. Buddhist monks embrace austerity, discipline and a life dedicated to learning the teachings of the Buddha. Thangkas are spiritual expre… Read More

Walnut Wood from Kashmir, India, has been used exceptionally well by Kashmiri craftspersons over centuries. The Walnut Tree is a native plant and among the range of fruits and dry-fruits pro… Read More

Click to view slideshow. Tikuli Art has its origins in Bihar, Eastern India. The “tikka” or dot on the woman’s forehead is believed to be the inspiration behind this art-fo… Read More

Jaipuri Tribal Silver Jewels now Online! But first..let’s respect its origins. Jaipur, the Pink City, is the Capital City of Rajasthan, in Norther India was founded in 1727 by Maharaj… Read More

Summer Cotton Dresses from in Bandhini, Leheriya, Tie and Dye & Block-printing, Tie-Dye techniques that are the unique contribution of Rajasthan to the world of textiles. These have clas… Read More

Bandhej or Bandhani, literally means a bond, and is the technique perfected by the Desert tribes of Rajasthan and Gujarat where the fabric is gathered into small, pinched-up circles, in row… Read More

The Lumbanis, Nomadic wandering tribes of India, that migrated from the North West downwards to Northern Karnataka and regions along the way, communicate their origins and unique customs in… Read More

Nothing Ordinary Will Do:-) Ali Mohammed Is From The Indian State Of J&K Which Is Known For Its Beautiful Tourist Spots, Handicrafts And Embroidery. “I Learned The Nuance Of Aari W… Read More

Unique,culturally rich and diversely exotic, 71-year-young India continues to cherish its epithet of being ‘incredible’. While much of our lifestyle is accoutered with tech… Read More

India should be proud of its rich tapestry of heritage crafts and highly skilled artisans. But thousands of rural artisans across the country struggle to market their products and are inv… Read More

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A tremendous effort by the CEO of CraftsBazaar – Aparna Challu & Team in helping rural artisans to reach the global market place Read More

The Government of Maharashtra has undertaken an initiative to create a marketplace for rural craftsmen and entrepreneurs at one of Mumbai’s largest street festivals. And sales figures… Read More

There is a romance and elegance to the saree that no other piece of clothing can match – yes, we’ve all heard this before, and while sarees made up a majority of our moms and gra… Read More

Focus on things that they normally wouldn’t buy themselves and make it fun. First a note on the container you make gift baskets in. I love the look of true baskets, . Diy Gift Ba… Read More

Are you looking for a way to blow off some steam? If you want to take some time off from this busy life and just relax and have a little fun with your friends, then we have the perfect place… Read More

What comes to your mind when someone mentions a weekend full of fun? Spending time with your loved one, with good food, good music and maybe even a pretty destination. That is why Just4You S… Read More

Bukkry #Woman #nails #threads #rangoli #Diwali #video #viral #Trending With Diwali inching closer, everyone is in a festive mood and has started prepping up for the festival. People have a… Read More

Diwali preparations are in full swing as the festival is inching closer. In this festive season, some of the preparations include cleaning homes to shopping and deciding the best outfit for… Read More