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…}
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…}
Sew Darn Close, Virginia, USA: Handcrafted bags
I love handmade products. I think as the generations go by, several traditional crafts like knitting, sewing, are sadly dwindling. As big brands take over the consumer space, we often find it easier to simply walk into a store and shop. However, I love small businesses, where homepreneurs are keeping their creative passions alive by {Read More…}
Ada and Iwo, Poland: Kids wall art
I love flipping through kids board books, often to check out the different styles that illustrators use to bring a story to life. Sometime back, I came across the work of Anna Zatorska, an artist based in Warsaw, Poland. While she is not a book illustrator, I totally love her illustrative style. Her playful kid-friendly {Read More…}
Illustrator spotlight: Heather Rosas
Today, on the blog, I want to introduce Heather Rosas, an illustrator and surface pattern designer based in California, USA. I took notice of her work, when I came across this lovely mermaid print that she had designed. Given that Saira has been obsessed with all things mermaid for a while, this brought a smile {Read More…}
Seedling, Singapore
I came across Seedling while hunting for some do-it-yourself craft boxes for my daughter. I often swoon at the lovely craft ideas on Pinterest, but often find it cumbersome to put materials together. That’s why I like companies like Seedling that are geared towards young mums who want to engage their kids but often don’t {Read More…}
Crafted by A, Singapore: Nursery Wall Art
I meet Anna Williams one morning, only to realize that she is a mum I see at school! What a small world, isn’t it. She is the talented mum behind Crafted by A (Singapore), which makes some lovely nursery art work, for little ones. An accountant by profession, Anna Williams decided to quit her job, to take {Read More…}
Playeum, Singapore
During the school holidays, my daughter and I went to check out Playeum’s latest exhibit, ‘A World Full of Stories’. Playeum is a wonderful space in Singapore which organizes creative exhibits for children. I like how each installation is well planned, allowing kids to interact with art at their own pace. From glass painting, kinetic sand play, storytelling to imaginative play, kids have a whole lot {Read More…}
Scribolo, Singapore: Poster art
Looking to take back a cool souvenir of Singapore? The latest to hit the shelves is Scribolo’s giant colouring poster, which is sure to keep the kids busy for hours. This is the first product to be launched by the company which proposes to focus on paper goods for children. I meet the founder Nathalie {Read More…}