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Showing posts with label Products. Show all posts

Monday, April 22, 2013

Nostalgia@home with Artnlight and Varnam

There's something delightful about these artists. An unknown amount of happiness or joy when I think about them and their art. Their art for me is sheer Nostalgia and a little sentimental in a way. Their art indulges me in Nostalgia everytime I see them. Its indeed a joy to have them at home. At home with Artnlight and Varnam.

There's very little that I can talk about both of them. Their art takes me  a trip down memory lane. 

Vineeta Nair is the talented blogger of the famous blog "Artnlight". I have been a follower of her blog for a long time. I have seen her experimenting with her decoupaged almirah to her newest line of decoupaged trays, each one so unique in its design. Each product has been enticingly beautiful, that it was hard to select mine. But her newest section of Trays just blew my mind. The colours and the blend which I felt made me want one. The colours are amazing and they remind me of my ammas Kancheepuram sarees, their fragrance, the mogras, the carnatic music and the dance recitals at home. This tray is dipped in nostalgia for me. Its a sweet melange of my home and my favourite state Rajasthan and every trip I keep making into this beautiful state.




all about the nostalgia in a sentimental way



the nostalgic dance recitals

the fragrance



Varnam by Karthik ,amazingly crafted products by the Channapatana women folk. Varnam creates utility ware with a contemporary touch and some serious design intervention.They play with lights. It was like whenever I see their products,its a yearning to buy all,but that doesn't happen either.You have to have your choices always.After along time discussion with Karthik over mails,as my interest fluttered and fluctuated and Karthik remained patiently hearing all..Finally I decided over the vilakku,I am so happy to have them at home..Karthik.
I am Indeed Waiting for more Varnam!





a very special corner at home

All Images and Ideas :Lakshmi Arvind

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Weekend Window Shopping

A lazy Sunday and some weekend shopping. Online stores  like Shopo, Afday and Unwrap India gives you a wide range of options  to chose from. Each shop has their clear presence felt in the market with their style of personality. Treating myself to something nice at the shops left me with a positive impact on mood.

Shopo doesn't need any introduction. Its fun and colourful and a market place for anything and everything you desire. Based in Chennai with a team of 2, their effort definitely needs to be congratulated. Handpicked designers sell their stuff online through shopo. They take care of logistics too,  a face to sellers also that gives a trust to the buyers.
durga tote bag


matsya ,my favourites among them


Varnam, another favourite..I am yet to lay my hands on these beautiful products









Unique HAndpainted mugs from Poi Doi 



Yutis duppatas...surely will buy them



Anek Designs potli necklace,my daughter wants them...


shoe lace book f from chromakey
Afday, a Bangalore based offers art for everyday. A mix of traditional as well as new age art and craft. A lot of them are functional products useful in daily life. Their products have been sourced from the NGOs, artists, local potters, designers, amateurs and so on.




Ikat lampshade


guava leaf magnets
kachnar magnet


recycled coasters
banana fibre bags



Unwrap india a fairly new store which sells only handmade things, made in India. Their goal is to bring Indian Handicrafts from the remote interiors of India.
bags in the shapes and colours of kites



kettles as lamps
kettles as planters
vintage boxes
cans decorated
bengal bags


kalamkari coasters



cushions in bright colours
cushions in sea blue


Images courtesy: Artists and the respective shops. Browse through their sections to check out for these products. 
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