Coppre.

It's all about this blushing metal. Copper.

Coppre is a creative collaboration between the 'Tambat' craftsmen in Maharashtra and Rashmi Ranade, a product designer from Industrial Design Centre, IIT Powai and Sir JJ School of Architecture. 

Coppre works with the craftspeople, by modernizing their products for contemporary sensibilities thereby making the old relevant in the new. 

Inspiration from nature...

Rashmi draws inspiration from  interesting objects she picks up during her long walks like palm leaves, castor leaves, peepal leaves and lotus buds.

Castor leaf tea lights.


Nature Inspired floater.

Copper Pod tealights.

Peepal Leaf.

"The legacy of the Tambat craftspeople who handcraft Coppre's products dates back to the 17th century when they were invited to Pune by the Peshwas when Shivaji set up the city as the capital city of the Maratha Empire.

When the Tambat craftspeople migrated from Konkan to Pune, they formed their settlement in Kasba Peth, an already established nucleus of old Pune. Their precincts came to be known as Tambat Ali (Ali:precincts). These narrow and dusty alleys of Tambat Ali where the timeless sound of metal-hammers clang on copper, have remained pretty much the same as they were almost 300 years ago.

From making armour, coins, canons, copper utensils, ritual wares for the Peshwa rulers, the craftspeople embraced the culinary and ritual needs of Maharashtrian communities and crafted traditional products such as utensils and puja items."~Coppre

Coppre and Light...

This series shows the interplay of light and the reflective metal.

Circle of light tea lights.

Hurricane lamps.

‘Matharkaam’ or beaten work is the distinguishing feature of Tambat craft. The hand-beaten indentations, made by profiled beating hammers, strengthen the object and enhance the inherent rich surface by imparting a mirror-like appearance. It is a skill intensive craft and needs strength, dexterity and a keen hand-foot-eye coordination.

~ Coppre

Reflecting the old in the new...

Drawing inspiration from old traditional vessels, Rashmi has created a modern twist to her Grandmother's trinket box and her mother's Meditation Urlis.

Chip Dip Platter.

Meditation Urlis.

Trinket Boxes.

The bedside Water carafes designed, have drawn inspiration from the ayurvedic practice of drinking water stored in copper vessels. 

This craft started dwindling due to loss of patronage by the Peshwas, mechanization, many bans imposed during British Rule and more recently the changing traditions, rising copper prices and the convenience offered by other materials has reduced the number of families practicing this craft to a small number.

Traditional Tambat Products...

Here are some beautiful traditional Tambat products made today.

Water Jug.

Modak (Dumplings) Steamer.

Water Container.

This art of beaten copper metal brings in aesthetics as well as functionality.

Kudos to Rashmi and her team at Coppre and supported by INTACH & Forbes Marshall for this grand effort in keeping this diminishing craft alive and supporting the Tambat Craftspeople.

You can check out their Facebook page here or email them at coppremarketing@gmail.com

(Images from Coppre)

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Is it a Desk or a Vanity?

That is the question!











I picked this lovely little number up at a garage sale! It just spoke to me...






It had a bit of damage, but with the legs gracefully flared, it looked like a perfect fit for a makeover.
Initially, I was going to transform it and sell it, however, it turned out so lovely, that I am going to sell this vanity instead...


And use this lady's desk as my

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Table Vignette

Lovely Zinnias are blooming in garden. So I couldn't resist and got them indoors. These flowers are kept in re-cycled stained glass jar and given company of a beautifully carved wooden elephant from Indyakaleidoscope. The arrangement is looking so beautiful.

Have a lovely weekend ahead and stay creative friends!!!

P.S : A new series called 'Go Green' is coming soon. So stay tuned........

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Fall Dining Room

I've loved seeing all of your fabulous Fall decor and have enjoyed all of the great Fall linky parties going on right now!  You all are so very inspiring, from your mantelscapes ... to your welcoming entries ... to your vignettes and tablescapes!

 

When it came to creating a Fall tablescape in *our* dining room, once again, I was stumped.  But, after playing ... and playing ... and *playing,* I decided to include these elements:   

 

A simple, ceramic pumpkin showcased in a large, glass cloche:

 

Wheat, burlap, pumpkins and autumn art peeking through:

 

Beautiful Wedgewood China from my sweet Mom:

 

 

Faux Fall florals with candles nestled in here and there:

 

 

A beautiful soup tureen I recently picked up at a local consignment shop:

 

 

Festive turkey plates (Home Goods) and canvas napkins and softly detailed cream plates (Wal-Mart):

 

 

A cream urn, turned (literally) cornucopia, with Fall embellishments spilling out:

 

 

Our new French seat covers, making their debut, along with our new friend, "Lucille," who we are (ah hem) borrowing from my parents.

 

 

All of it has come together to create this:

 

 

and, this:

 

 

With evening glimpses like this:

 

and, this.

 

You know, maybe ... just, maybe ... we'll actually eat a meal in here one day!  LOL

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by, sweet friends,

 

Becca

 

 

I'm joining:

 

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia/October'fest Tablescapes

At the Picket Fence/Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage/Feathered Nest Friday

2805/Potpourri Friday

Stone Gable Cottage/Tutorials Tips and Tidbits



 

 

 

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Our Study

Recently I showed you my new buffet that caused a domino effect in my home.

This is part of that domino effect. In what is this house's actual formal dining room, we have converted it into a study since we don't have a need for a formal dining room that would only get used a couple of times a year and just be looked at the rest.





This back alcove was 2 1/2 inches too small for the new

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Anthropologie.

One weekend while exploring France Avenue in Minneapolis I stopped in my tracks when I looked above to see a board framed by the backdrop of clear blue sky and fluffy clouds.

Before the family could turn back to see where I had disappeared, I had pushed the door open into a store that I had followed online for years: Anthropologie.

What I have liked about Anthropologie has been their vibrant design with a prominent global flavor.

Anthropologie is an American brand owned by Urban Outfitters, Inc. based in Philadelphia. It caters to women looking for unique, one-of-a-kind design.

The store display of shabby-chic meets rustic style was very impressive. Old brick floor, distressed wooden planks, textures on the wall. Vintage metal signboards.

Couldn't resist a close up of the colorful tea mugs that seem to filter the natural window light and gleam in the yellow store lights.

Funnel-shaped ceiling display near the cash counter.

Design books on display.

Ceramic jars.

Was amazed by the fusion of global influences. Most of the time saw a familiar name when I turned to check from which country the products were from:-)

 Pretty earrings display.

Also saw a copy of 2012 Design*Sponge Newspaper at the store.

(Images by Arch)

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Boo-loween!

Halloween is upon us and it's time to have some decorating magic!



 














 


















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