I adore receiving flowers as a present. A single rose or a bouquet of sunflowers; I love them all. They brighten up my day with their vibrant hues and bring joy to my life. If a bouquet of flowers arrives unexpectedly then you will find me giggling, humming and floating in the clouds throughout the […]
Beauty and Fashion
Poochampally Sarees: Then and Now
Geometric patterns interspersed with ikat dyeing which is handcrafted by weavers who can take up to 10 days to weave a sari, Poochampally Sarees have a long and interesting story. Did you know that these sarees are the official uniform for the cabin crew of Air India? I have lots of interesting facts about Poochampally […]
Must have Tussar Silk Sarees
There was a heavy wooden trunk that my grandmother owned contained her most precious possessions, her silk saree collection. I remember the teeming glow on her face as she would speak to me nostalgically about the particular events she had worn each saree. The saree she prized the most of all was a beautiful Tussar […]
Reviving handloom clothing
We live in an age of mass manufacturing where the creative art of handloom clothing has been substituted by mechanised factory production. In this way many talented and dextrous local craftsmen are fading into obscurity. We all have experienced the alienated feel of cheap mass produced clothing. Given a chance, what would you choose to […]
Himalaya FootCare Cream: Review and Giveaway
Hey guys, I love hiking and walking long distances; the view from the top is pretty amazing but my feet sometimes tend to disagree. I tend to wear open sandals which means my skin is dry and my heels are cracked. I love pedicures but you can get them only once a month right? I […]