HIIH is an idea and brand inspired by Japanese simplicity and design details, crafted by both, Indian and Japanese artisans.   HIIH believes that every piece in an environment has a purpose, and that it must be well selected, well crafted, and beautiful.    This is the product of the desire to create those individual pieces, that make up the whole, and what we think most definitely makes the whole greater than the sum of its parts!    Founder – Reshma Chhabria Kumar HIIH offer accesories for interiors and believe design is in the details. It was founded by Interior D ..read more

We asked Bharti Rana, the vivacious and hardworking founder of Happy Pebbles, to share her story with us. To begin with, here’s what she said, “It was a wonderful experience to answer your questions.They took me down memory lane and reminded me of the days of inception of my brand.” Founder – Bharti Rana What else did Bharti have to say about Happy Pebbles? Briefly, to paraphrase her words, Happy Pebbles is eco-friendly, expressive, perseverance, compassionate, authentic, reliable, planet-positve, ambitious, thoughtful, and loving. It is based out of Faridabad. But there’s more.   To he ..read more

Tisser was founded by Dr. Megha Phansalkar. It provides market linkage to rural women who make Warli and other art-inspired products. Tisser is based out of Mazgaon, Mumbai.   To help you get to know our Makers better, as part of our long running Meet the Maker series of conversations, we asked Dr. Phansalkar about Tisser. It made for interesting reading. We invite you to the conversation. Founder – Dr. Megha Phansalkar. What were you doing before you started doing this? I was and still work for World Bank on different projects.    Why did you choose to do what you do? I wante ..read more

Art Me is a platform for expression. It allows an individual, family or a group to express their feelings according to situations. Art Me had two divisions: Digital Caricature and Canvas Print Painting. Furthermore, in digital caricatures, there are 3 categories, Individual, Family/Couples, Friends/Office. On the other hand, canvas print painting (acrylic painting) is all about works of art based on original paintings that capture the spirit and beauty of the original. This, in a nutshell, is Art me. Art Me operates out of Kochi, Kerala, We spoke to the founder, Bijesh Sankar, about Art me. Yo ..read more

When you doodle, you, more often than not, do it unthinkingly. Sometimes, this, how shall we call it, yes, automatic form of creating can turn into beautiful art. This is what we are going to bring to you in this blog. Prepare to be wowed in more ways than one.    WALLETS: There are many things that a or a bunch of doodles can turn into art. Wallets, for instance. If you find that hard to believe, all you need to do is take one look at these colourful and quirky offerings by Intelligent Idiots. Look into this idea here. https://engrave.in/multicolor-doodle-casual-print-flip-lock-lea ..read more

Knotting—or macramé—is one of many crafts being revived by those who love working with their hands. Just like surface embroidery, quilting, and needlework are seeing a bump in popularity, macramé is being transformed from a 1970s relic into a hot, trendy art form. Macramé is a type of textile created using knotting techniques, as opposed to weaving or knitting. The knots are square and form full-hitch and double half-hitches. The craft requires only inexpensive and accessible materials like cotton twine, hemp, leather or yarn, with various beads used to enhance the piece. Macrame Coasters (S ..read more

Embroidery is striking. When done well, it can look out of this world. Here are some fabulously handmade embroidered offerings we have handpicked for you. If you love the fine art of embroidery, you will be captivated by what our skilled Makers have in store for you. Welcome.   FASHIONABLY WARM: Intricate, exotic, colourful, stylish, and comfortable is this embroidered beauty by Mesmora. And that’s just a few of the inviting reasons you may wish to have a closer look at it. This way, please, for more.   Black Beauty Woollen Snowflake Embroidered – Muffler by Mesmora   WAL ..read more

Fact file Born: 1882 Died: 1968 Place of Birth: Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, India Profession: Painter Did you know? An Italian encyclopedia (available at a library in Wai in Satara district of Maharashtra) ranks Haldankar as one of the three finest watercolorists in the world. Famous Artists Sawlaram Laxman Haldankar Portrait of S. L. HaldankarSawlaram Lakshman Haldankar was born in Savantwadi Maharashtra, India on 25 November, 1882, He studied up to Matriculation at Sawantwadi. Haldankar passed the two grade Examination under the guidance of an expert art teacher, N. S. Malankar. 1903 Joined ..read more

Fact file Date of Birth: 31 May 1942 Place of Birth: Jamshedpur, India Profession: Painter Legendary artist Jahar Dasgupta Did you know? Jahar Dasgupta’s used to draw elephants, dogs, and trees on the floor during his childhood spent in Jamshedpur. Portrait of Jahar Dasgupta In 1960 he was admitted to Visva-Bharati University at Santiniketan. That was a turning point in his life. In Kala Bhavana, he took his primary lessons under mentors like Nand Lal Bose, Ramkinkar Baiz, and Benode Behari Mukherjee. In 1964, he obtained a diploma from Kala Bhavana. Dasgupta used to paint with oil paints, b ..read more

A home is a sanctuary. A well-appointed one is a pleasure to come home to. A tranquil vibe and positive energy helps. There are many ways to do this. We invite you to discover them in the world of the Buddha. And Art.   1. “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” This offering by Neeru Art is a great place to on the journey. Buddha – The Enlightened One (Arts & Prints) by Neeru Art 2. “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” This is ..read more