While hanging out on Instagram, I came across fashion illustrator Natasha Joseph. Natasha is a self taught artist who grew up in Mumbai and migrated to New Zealand in 2008. I had the privilege of chatting with her over email to learn a bit about her foray into fashion illustration. Natasha focuses on live fashion {Read More…}
Skilled Samaritan, New Delhi: Home décor
I recently came across this brand which makes delightful furniture for the home. Founded by Gauri Gopal Agarwal, the company is a social enterprise that works with rural communities of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Their products are lovely to stock around the house. They make lovely stools, benches and canopy beds inspired by designs {Read More…}
Glenn Ricardo, Indonesia: Quilling enthusiast
While hunting for quilling inspiration, I came across the works of Glenn Ricardo Rony who hails from Surabaya, Indonesia. He pursues quilling as a hobby, but has made some excellent designs showcased on his Instagram page. His love for animals and plants is reflected in his work, and on his page you will find flowers, {Read More…}
Dots and Doodles, New Delhi: Paper goods
As much as we wish to reduce the usage of paper around us, some of it we use to make our lives colourful. So here is a company that I totally recommend if you’re looking for anything ‘paper’. This Delhi based company has some delightful stationery like gift envelopes, gift tags and kids stationery like {Read More…}
Xplorabox, Noida: Kids activity kits
The morning after Saira came back from her cousin’s ‘space party’ she decided to go ahead and open the space activity theme box she had received. We sat down together to complete a few activities from Xplorabox. Xplorabox is a Noida based company that designs activity boxes for kids. These are based on different themes: {Read More…}
Alligator Books, London: Books for minis
My little one plays with these mini board books from Alligator Books. It’s so cute and easy for him to handle. It’s a ritual for him where he plays with these set of books on the high chair while finishing his meals. The board books are made with excellent quality paper and can withstand rough {Read More…}
Imagimake, Mumbai: Creative kits
I recently learnt about this Mumbai based toy and craft company when Saira received an activity kit from them as a birthday gift. I was really excited to see her present, which she chose for herself along with her Nani. The product she chose was the World Wide Monuments on the Map. We sat down {Read More…}
Mudita Bhandari, Indore: Sculpture artist
I totally love Mudita Bhandari’s work, a sculpture artist from Indore. I had the privilege of chatting with the very talented Mudita on the phone, where she shares some snippets of her work. Unlike other clay artists, she does not focus on functional pottery. Her work is focused on sculptures used to decorate spaces: be {Read More…}
Rekha Goyal, Mumbai: Ceramic artist
There is something therapeutic about working with clay. As it works through your fingers, it makes you forget all the stress around you. I recently came across the work of Mumbai based ceramic artist Rekha Goyal. Rekha was born in Mumbai and graduated from the Sir JJ School of Art and did a Masters in {Read More…}