I was really excited about our wedding invite, but knew it would be a challenge to come up with something both Sahaj and I liked. His aesthetic is modern and minimal, while mine is more traditional and ethnic. One thing that we have in common though, is our love for elements of nature. When it … Continue reading Fire, Water, Earth, Grain – A Small, Big Wedding (Part 9)
Since my last post on our small, big wedding over a year ago, my perspective on the way we consume has changed drastically. Through the months that we spent upcycling decór for the wedding, I believed that upcycling and recycling were the best ways to deal with the trash that we generate, or the things … Continue reading All Hands On Deck – A Small, Big Wedding (Part 8)
Thousands of tall cacti stood erect on the hills like goosebumps, welcoming us to the state of Oaxaca. In places, there were thick blankets of pale, fluffy grass, almost as if the hills were sporting fur jackets. As we drove into the historic centre of Oaxaca city, the vibe resembled that of both, a beach … Continue reading Handmade in Oaxaca
Our three-week long Mexican holiday plays like a stop-motion animation in my head. It reminded me a lot of home. Mexico is similar in so many ways, yet so different. It’s a beautiful country with a fascinating history, the most vibrant culture, friendly people, and stunning art and architecture. My little notebook is bursting with scribbled … Continue reading The Museums of Mexico City
There are Calcutta sounds I itch to hear as soon as I set foot in the city. The fervent mixing of jhaal muri in a metal donga, the crunch of a puchka, the waft of Rabindra Sangeet from an old radio, and an occasional tinkle of the somewhat forgotten tram bell. For a large part of my childhood, the month … Continue reading A Sip of Calcutta
Ranjit bhaiya arrived a month before the wedding. His job was to ensure that things ran smoothly around the house. His arrival coincided with Ma resolving to decorate our balcony herself. What followed over the next 30 days was a jugalbandi of Ma’s upcycling ideas and bhaiya’s unbelievable execution skills. I woke up every morning … Continue reading Upcycled Wonderland – A Small, Big Wedding (Part 7)
Besides drooling over beautiful handicrafts, I head to Dastkar every now and then for the uplifting haat vibe and inspiring conversation. I spent a good part of the first day at the annual Dastkar Design Fair engaging in an inspiration exchange with some wonderful artists. Sharing some highlights of my day here.. Gautam Swarup’s Woodwork … Continue reading Digging Dastkar – Design Fair 2017
I’ve always been a big admirer of folk art from different parts of the country. I love the colorful, simplistic renditions of elements of nature, all so distinct in their style. Our Jaya auntie has been extending elements of nature onto the walls of her home for many, many years. When Jaya auntie, Amit uncle, … Continue reading Strokes of Tribal Folk-Fusion – A Small, Big Wedding (Part 6)
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve felt both more and less like myself than I have in a long time. Swinging between order and chaos, this period has been like a crash course in self-discovery. One morning, I peeped out of my room at dawn to find ma scribbling secretively on a piece of … Continue reading The Comfort Folks – A Small, Big Wedding (Part 5)
I’ve been missing in action for a while, thanks to a bout of Chikangunya and some pretty hectic weeks making up for the slow-waddle time that followed. There’s been no dearth of activity on the small, big wedding front though! So with just about three weeks to go, I’m going to work extra hard to … Continue reading The Era of Heirloom Silks – A Small, Big Wedding (Part 4)
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