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Kitsch kitsch hota hai

Sixty five years after Independence, we are learning to be less apologetic about ourselves. Indian designers are embracing street culture with a vengeance.



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Heavenly aromas

This new fragrance boutique offers you scented candles, fragrances and accessories




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Earnest show of talent




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A Passage to India

Ray Meeker and Deborah Smith’s passion for pottery inspired them to make Puducherry their home. In Chennai to participate in the recent bee festival, KAUSALYA SANTHANAM gets chatting with them about their work




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The sum of its parts

Project Cinema City is a grand exercise exploring the relationship between Hindi cinema and Mumbai




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Nimble fingers, desolate lives

Handloom textiles are sought after in the domestic and foreign market, but both Centre and states have done precious little to improve the living conditions of traditional weavers




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Craft expos galore in Tirupati




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Arundhati Menon: The rich weave of Madras




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Business with a heart

Dharti Jute Emporium rides on the twin causes of women empowerment and spreading eco-awareness




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When destroyers proved to be the saviours

Forensic expert P. Chandrasekaran credits termites as unifiers of Pathur Nataraja with his consort




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International Range of Craft Workshop




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A box full of designs

Pandora’s Box, an exhibition of home décor products, brings together the best of South-East Asian craft and European design techniques




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Art in small packages

Watch A Short Film Festival on September 5




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Showcase: Craft and calligraphy

Akshara attempts to link two of India’s crucial cultural properties — language and crafts — and energise them in unusual ways.




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Criss-crossed

Weaving a tunnel of light at Jaipur airport




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Handmade wonders

EXHIBITION Of toys, dolls and gifting options for the kolu




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Past perfect




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Alluring golu dolls beckon visitors

Price ranges from Rs.50 to Rs.16,000; 10% discount up for grabs




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Exhibition of traditional items




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Wooden toys for Navaratri at Tanirikaa




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Handicraft training for slum-dwellers




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From caves to canvas

The paintings of tribal art mirror life in the villages and the bond between man and nature. While Warli, Pithora and Gond art has found a platform and wide appreciation in various exhibitions over the years, the Saora paintings are a highlight here.




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Showcasing authentic Tamil art




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Draped in dynamism

Daksha Sheth and Devissaro talk about dance, music and their ensemble, Asima




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On wearing a sari

At Whispering Stones, Shilpi from Chennai brings you a collection of saris, each with a unique history




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Arty expressions

The old meets the new as city offers options for festive buys




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The season of dolls

Mysore during Dussehra becomes a haven for doll-makers




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Art, sparked by matchsticks

An expo is on at Museum Auditorium




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Winning designs

Two weavers from Sirumugai, V. Gunasekaran and N. Tyagarajan, travel to the capital to receive the National Award for weaving. K. Jeshi reports



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Experimenting with beads

IT professional Anitha Sanju makes customised jewellery under the brand Glitter n’ Hues




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Yarns spun to perfection

Orissa’s vibrant Sambalpuri saris are on show till Nov 12.




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Odds, ends and more

OFFBEAT Here’s a Potti Kadai that stocks a variety of things, including eco-friendly products




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All roads lead to Shahpur Jat

Businesses in the area collaborate for an Open House this Sunday




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A variety of handicrafts

Jewellery, textiles, readymades, ethnic wear…. the crafts fair has it all




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Persian influence abounds in Bidri ware





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I am…Padmakumar – Metal craftsman




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Colours of India

The Craft Bazaar brings together handicraft and handlooms from across the states




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Get stylish, the jute way

Showcasing a variety of products in jute




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Kerala govt planning to organise international bamboo festival




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Delhi International Kite Festival 2012

Delhi Tourism hosted the second edition of its International Kite Festival.




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Catch up with the latest trends




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Do it with design

National Institute of Design’s annual Design Summit held in Delhi this week threw up a host of designer products




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Thinking stitches

Designer Isha Kapoor feels good casual wear, specially in cotton, is hard to find




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The texture of thoughts



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Something for everyone

Ethnic wear, jewellery, knick knacks…. this fair has it all




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Artisans steal the limelight




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Renowned sculptor Jasuben Shilpi passes away in Gujarat




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An award for my devotion to sculpture: Mohapatra

Meet Raghunath Mohapatra, a doyen of stone sculpture, who has been chosen for India’s second highest civilian award - the Padma Vibhushan-this year