A Memories Tale......

Every memory has a tale and that is what a decor is made of!:) lots of memories... places traveled ..places yet to visit...childhood memorabilia...or a piece of history!

I have many such memories of my own which have a special place in my heart.... that connect me to my home and roots!

As i was growing up we changed several homes but somethings which always remained were the beautiful 'Thoranas' or Door hangings that greeted us at the door.I also have the fondest memories of my mother drawing exquisite 'rangoli' patterns on our 'verandah' floor every festive occasion or sometimes just without reason she would teach us patterns based on a certain geometry early on a sunday morning and we would be so excited with our accomplishment on the floor full of life and colour....

My college days would'nt be complete without the earthy coloured khadi kurtis, colourful matching bangles,kolapuri chappals,shawls and ethnic bags! These colours and materials have thus transcended into my decor and always make me feel at home!:)

I love the warmth of the Indian colours and patterns and the things I grew up with will always stay with me no matter wherever I go I would carry a part of my home away from home!

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'Sone ki chidiya'- Fascinating India-Chapter 2

An attempt at exploring the rich culture and heritage of our motherland!

'Tanjore/Thanjavur Paintings'!

Following the article on Madhubani paintings, this article is about the exotic Thanjavur paintings.

These Paintings date back to the 1600B.C during the reign of the 'Nayakas' and have their origins in Thanjavur/Tanjore.

'Tanjore paintings' are symbolic to the richness and prosperity of Indian culture and heritage! They compose of rich surface texture with gold emblishment and vivid images of Gods and Godesses in gold.

They can have a pride position in your home and give any space a rich and sophisticated feel, taking you back to the golden era of indian history!The vivid colours and gold detail add the exquisite charm!:)

     

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Light....Zerbara...cushions! - Instant Magic Making!:)

The quick Magic Making Technique!

If you are bored of your decor and instantly need something to spruce it up this is how you can achieve instant Makeover!:)

Lights-

Light can instantly lightup your decor...you can choose from pin lights or Tea lights to give a contemporary chic modern touch or go earthy traditional!

There is a wide variety of beautiful indian traditional lighting from diyas to brass lamps... indian morracan tinted glass lamps to hanging garden lamps available.

Flowers-

Every girl loves flowers! Flowers are another quick way of breathing life into a decor.They never go out of trend and are quick and instant way of brightening up any space.

Cushions-

A decor's best accompliment!

Cushions are available in all sizes,colors and shapes and can instantly make a space vibrant and charming! you could use a combination of floor cushions and big and small ones to add dynamics to the space!

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Interpreting the Indian-Mughal Architectural element in your living room-"The Jali Work"!

"The Jali Work"
Jali work is a very intricate and exclusive ancient Indian-Mughal Architectural element.'Jalis' are screens made of perforated stone or marble with exquisite floral geometric lattice patterns allowing a cheerful play of light and shade!

The Jali work has been a key architectural element in Islamic Architecture throughout the Arabic region and is traditionally called the 'Mashrabiya'.

The Modern Interpretation of 'Jali work'

They can be used in family room and sun room to enhance the play of light and shade and make the room bright and vibrant yet protect against the harsh sunlight...as top hung screens they allow to define different spaces without reducing the area..These patterns can also be used on door and window screens for aesthetics,and add elegance to the decor in place of the boring window grills!
The traditional Moraccan lamps use these patterns for an exotic play of light and shade...with colourful glass cut outs that make exquisite patterns on the walls and ceilings!!

The Jali pattern not only add elegance but also help in enhancing the space without reducing the area.They can be used on balustrades for stairs, screens as room separators or just beautiful wooden carved folding screens which not only add glamour and charm but also can be easily folded away when not needed!!



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