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…}
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…}
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…}
Pluie Kids, Delhi, India: Playful designs
I love smocking. Especially in little dresses. This brand caught my eye because of a smock dress I spotted on their website. If you’re looking for clothing that is simple, functional and comfortable, check out Delhi based Pluie Kids’s online wardrobe. Founder Vasudha and Harleen use a no-frills approach to design clothes that are comfortable {Read More…}
The Baker’s Dozen: delicious dough
I love bread. In all shapes and sizes. From Pain au chocolat to French baguettes, I did the daily rounds of my favorite bakeries, while I lived abroad, to indulge in this comfort food. Back home in India, the same variety of bread, is not easily available. Unless of course, you visit the premium hotel {Read More…}