Stone Carving has been an ancient craft in Kanyakumari district due to the patronage of religious architecture and sculpture by the ruling dynasties of South India. The skills of carving idols in granite are unique in Tamil Nadu as the carving tradition is still true to translating the scared scriptures. In Kanyakumari, the 133 ft tall … Continue reading Stone Carving in Tamil Nadu
Winter in Delhi used to be mesmerizing. Unfortunately, from last few years, the beautiful city is covered with thick smog and haze because of the Over - Urbanization. Let's hope, we will have good green days in coming future soon. 'Crows on a lamp-post cawing with unknown sadness, bidding farewell to the setting Sun. A … Continue reading Shades of Green
That time of the year when you already start planning for the upcoming new year, followed by the months of festive season. Presenting you today, the next year Calendar with the hand-drawn patterns. Each of them are drawn with blue liquid ink pen. These are available on Sale now on my ETSY shop. You can … Continue reading Calendar 2019
Back in 2013, I started this platform for blog writing and sharing my Handmade Jewelry. With time, I opened different sections like 'Inspiring Talents' , ' Travel Notes' & 'DIY' and you welcomed the idea with open arms. It's inspiring to know that people are now reading the content on my website for their thesis, … Continue reading ETSY – Fresh on the Plate!
Imagination is a powerful action to create what seems to be impossible. On my recent trip to Rajasthan, while looking for the new ideas for my jewellery, I came across the beautiful stones - Rhodochrosite, Fossil Coral and Crazy Lace Agate. Here I am with my new experiment with these stones. The Crazy Lace Agate is … Continue reading Imagine
Summer is already here in Delhi and so as the urge to escape to the mountains! At present, the most astonishing thing in the city is the beautiful Silk Cotton tree. Hence, here I am, dedicating my next collection of handmade jewellery to this natural beauty. Feel free to write to me at [ antimakhanna@gmail.com … Continue reading Red Silk Cotton
I started this blog/website back in 2013. It's been a fantastic journey so far. I started this platform just with writing articles and showcasing some of my handmade Journals. With time, I started talking to the fellow Artisans/ Artists to know more about their passion and that's when, the new TAB 'Inspiring Talents' came up … Continue reading Happy moment
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. Zentangle was invented in the year 2004 by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts in Central Massachusetts. When you draw a Zentangle, you're creating a work of art, … Continue reading 2018 Postcard Calendar
Is it me or some of you also think that 2017 is one of the fastest year. I'm writing today after months, and for all the people who think that I'm no longer making jewelry or notebooks / going out for my short and long expeditions / meeting inspirational people everyday.. This post is for … Continue reading Colors of Joy
Finally, after a long break, here I am with my next post on the beautiful craft of our country. I have already written about the Carpets/Kaleen makers of KASHMIR before also http://wp.me/s3K6oK-kaleen But, last month on my trip to Gulmarg and Srinagar, I finally got the golden chance to witness carpet making in front of … Continue reading Carpet makers from Srinagar
