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National Handloom Day

By: antimakhanna August 7, 2020

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The day is celebrated to honour the handloom community, and acknowledge their contribution towards India’s socio-economic development. The aim is to resolve to protect this heritage and to empower the workers in this sector. The 6th National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7, 2020 across the country under the coordination of the Ministry of…

Crocheting dreams

By: antimakhanna June 21, 2020June 24, 2020

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A small needle of hope and thread of courage canchange your Destiny. Year 2020 has been very uncertain and difficult for each one of us. I wish we all come out of it stronger and healthier. It has been very very long that I couldn’t post anything over here. Some personal projects kept me occupied…

Mandana Calendar 2020

By: antimakhanna October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

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After the overwhelming response to our Mandana Art collection, I am happy to once again bring the wonderful hand-painted Mandana by the artist ‘Rakesh K Memrot‘ in the form of Calendar. The Calendar is 5*7 in size and now available for Sale and soon I will be putting them on my Etsy Shop and other online platform…

Calendar 2020 inspired from Aboriginal Dot Art

By: antimakhanna October 3, 2019October 4, 2019

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Winter is coming and it’s been a beautiful evening with heavy rain. This year, I decided to get my 2020 Calendars ready for you a little in advance. Every year, I pick up a theme and work around the same to come up with a set of illustrations for my Calendar. This year, I got…

Treasures from the Past

By: antimakhanna October 3, 2019August 27, 2020

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Photographs open doors into the past, but they also allow to look into the future.– Sally Mann I sometimes love looking at the old photographs with family and friends. It brings back all the good memories of the past and their reflection on our present and coming future. Just like cherishing photographs, I love the…

Ode to the Morning – Revisited

By: antimakhanna August 3, 2019

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Ode to the Morning is one of the most loved design from my jewelry catalog. It’s been 5 years and I am bringing to you today, a brand new version of ‘Ode to the Morning’. You will get complimentary earrings with each of these necklaces! This time, I have few bracelets also! Although, each piece…

Mandana on Khadi

By: antimakhanna June 26, 2019June 26, 2019

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As mentioned in my previous post, presenting today, a small collection of wall hangings/art frames for your beautiful house. Each design is hand-painted by Mural Artist ‘Rakesh K Memrot’ on 80’s count Khadi by Khadi, handspun and handwoven by the Artisan in West Bengal near Mayapuri. To know him and his work, check this article…

Mandana

By: antimakhanna June 23, 2019June 26, 2019

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Painting is a medium of visual expression. It does not always need too many colours to stand out. Mandana paintings are one of such form. It is a form of tribal art in India that has survived over the ages. It is done in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh by one of the oldest tribal communities,…

Kullu Shawls

By: antimakhanna April 27, 2019April 27, 2019

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Himachal Pradesh is known for its weaving, which is not only a functional need but also has its roots grounded in the ancient tradition of the region. Its designs and are influenced techniques by Central Asia and Tibet, and its rich heritage makes it popular among tourists. Wool weaving in Himachal is the result of…

By: antimakhanna April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

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