Craft Tales by NirmisuPaper mache seed potPaper mache is something which all of us have been hearing since childhood. Most of us will relate it to our school days when DIY…Sep 2, 20201Sep 2, 20201
Craft Tales by NirmisuKolam — The floor art and its types‘Kolam’ sounds beautiful and means beautiful, literally! Kolam is the art of beautifying the floor with raw rice flour. This art or…Aug 6, 2020Aug 6, 2020
Craft Tales by NirmisuBroomstick from coconut frondsAlthough coconut is not native to India, it has become an essential in the country. Probably the most important factor of coconut thriving…Jul 29, 2020Jul 29, 2020
Craft Tales by NirmisuThe curry leaf Kohl !The word ‘kohl’ reminds us or take us back to the era of the pharaohs and ancient Egypt. It was used by men and women for different…Jul 18, 2020Jul 18, 2020
Craft Tales by NirmisuVIEW: Face & Body Painting Traditions from Southern India.Traditional face and body painting are believed to be started not as an art form, but as a daily ritual. It has been practiced by many…Jul 13, 2020Jul 13, 2020
Craft Tales by NirmisuFrom conversations with a Palm CraftsmanPalm or the Palmyrah is arguably the most versatile and widely cultivated plant in India. There are many varieties of Palm found here and…Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
Craft Tales by NirmisuVIEW: Hand Embroideries of IndiaFor generations, embroidery has been contributing to the uniqueness of Indian culture. Each region has its own patterns, which gives a…Jun 21, 2020Jun 21, 2020
Craft Tales by NirmisuinCrafts & Summer NostalgiaThe Jasmine days ~ scented summer nostalgiaVetha Sampathram shares her nostalgic memeories from childhood and about the art of stringing flowers.Jun 19, 20201Jun 19, 20201
Craft Tales by NirmisuVIEW: Wall and floor Art- An around India TourA line-up of few of the most beautiful and exquisite floor and wall in India. The stories, myths, making and the history that follows.May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Craft Tales by NirmisuinCrafts & Summer NostalgiaFascination for the knownKarkala, is a small town near Udupi in Karnataka. My major memory of the place is deep rooted to the vacations I took there with my…May 2, 2020May 2, 2020