Sunday, 21 October 2007

Art & Crafts of India #7: Gond Tribal Painting

Gond Tribal Painting is done by Gondi people who live in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh & Orissa.Gondi people pray to various Gods & spirits. These paintings like various other tribal art is done on the walls of the houses. The depiction of their environment...

Sunday, 14 October 2007

Pink for the Cure...

My post for 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month"Let me start with this bright pink studio home of fashion designer Malini Ramani. This space is a mix of bohemian, goan & international styles. Crystal lotus infront of a multi-faith mandir (shrine/temple) in her lounge area.The lounge area has lot of...

Wednesday, 10 October 2007

Shine on...

I am partial to wooden furniture for my home, but these beauties are making me rethink. Embossed white metal covered side table with Ram head chair from Graham & Green Beautiful four poster bed from Adarsh Gill.Embossed White Metal Coffee table made by the skilled craftsmen in Rajasthan. Details...

Monday, 8 October 2007

Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur...

...where beauty, grandeur and royalty come together to give you the ultimate luxurious experience. The Lake Palace at Udaipur is a 250 years old marble palace built on 4 acres of natural rock in Lake Pichola. It gives an impression of floating on the placid water of the lake. The hotel is reached by...