Jade Jagger's India Style!

Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger is an English jewelry designer, socialite and former model.Jagger was born in Paris, France. She is the only child of Bianca a Nicaraguan model, actress and philanthropist, and Mick Jagger, an English musician and actor.

A Bohemian, eclectic-chic, stylish, relax and creative exotic home exposing wonderful local design details of magnificent India. It is a land where the inside and outside of the residence blend in harmony. It is a home for a rich inspirational living style..

The creative owner Jade Jagger behind this interesting and exotic land of property in Goa explains the local sense of design with her below words;

“Everyone in India, whatever their financial situation, cherishes and owns items that are beautiful and unique. Whether it’s a fabulous shawl, a hanging on the wall or jewellery, you can see that everybody invests as much effort as they can to decorate themselves and their homes with great design. In India, if you’re looking for some metal furniture, for example, you’re more likely to go to the ironmonger and create your own chair than go to a shop. This is a country in touch with artisan production.”

 I don’ t think there is anybody who wouldnt love this simple and loving bedroom. Very much wabi-sabi style… Red and grey striped bedcover creates impact in the room, the rest of the neutral elements calm the eye..Warm yellow, red and pink colors, rich blues, geometric patterns on layered textiles, tropical natural wooden textures, grass rooftops, naked concrete floors, grass carpets, authentic metallic objects in this simply beautiful home and the green lush view on the background which all combine to give a feeling of tranquility.

All images courtesy :  Pinterest, AD decoration,Text courtesy:AD Decoration

The Quirky and Wordly Apartment of Jean Francois Lesage!

A  marvellous  empire controlled from a sprawling bungalow in Chennai and  that's the story of Vastrakala and Jean -Francois Lesage!

Vastrakala, which is Sanskrit for 'the art of textiles', was started in 1993 in Chennai by Frenchman Jean-Francois Lesage.

 Jean-François Lesage a third-generation embroiderer of the Parisbased House of Lesage, which was acquired by Chanel in 2002. His father, Francois Lesage, was a famous embroiderer, whose work was sought after by the top fashion houses.

Vastrakala products are not available off the shelf. They are custom designed for demanding customers who are well-versed in luxury and do not think twice about spending on whatever brings out their individuality. Vastrakala's client roster is spangled with names of the rich and famous. Its works adorn buildings such as the 19th-century Opera de Monte Carlo in Monaco and the 17th-century Chateau Vaux le Vicomte near Paris, venue of steel magnate L.N. Mittal's daughter's wedding in 2004. Closer to home, they embellish the State Dining Room at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.

Vastrakala in Chennai with just six artisans.Then he had to invest in training, where the focus was on quality, discipline and the use of the right tools.He adds that they also learned various stitching techniques and the use of newer materials.(as reported by business today)

 Earlier Jean-François Lesage used to live above the embroidery workshop he runs in an Arts and Crafts–style house in Chennai, India. As the business grew, however, space became an issue. “One day, I found myself with craftsmen embroidering just outside my bedroom door,” he recalls. “I figured it was time to move before they ended up working on my bed!”

The spiral staircase that leads from the mezzanine to the rooftop was installed by the building’s architect, Basu John; an embroidered-velvet panel remains on its original embroidery frame, the Indian model of an English villa is 19th century, a 17th-century bronze oil lamp sits atop a 19th-century table, and the mirror is a Lesage design.(excerpt from Elledecor)

His walls are mainly white, and the floors are a dark green slate from Rajasthan. There is also a certain sobriety in the choice of objects. The majority of the furnishings he surrounds himself with were acquired in India. He avows a love of portraits, collects votive temple lamps from the 17th to 19th centuries, and has a host of statuettes offered as fertility gifts at religious festivals.Many acquisitions have interesting stories attached. An armchair in the living room originally belonged to the Madras high court, which transported itself to the mountains during the sweltering summer months. “It has screws everywhere so it can be completely dismantled,” he points out. Nearby are a pair of terracotta temple statues, bought from a wellborn antiques dealer who resisted social pressures to open her own gallery, since it is taboo in the state of Tamil Nadu for women from important families to have careers.

 In the courtyard, a wood cage holds Lesage’s cockatiel, Victor; the granite pillars and large-scale photograph of a Punjabi woman are both 19th century, and the Indian wood wall sculpture dates from the 18th century.

 n another bedroom, the rosewood bed and wall behind it are covered with re-embroidered Indian textiles, and the 1960s lamps were designed for film shoots.

An early-20th-century English table and a 1960s rosewood chair with a pillow embroidered with a pattern inspired by Jackson Pollock in a guest room; the photographs are by Sebastian Cortés, and the drawing is by Agathe de Bailliencourt.

A cabinet in the dining room holds 18th- and 19th-century fertility figurines, a painting by Lesage’s sister, Marion, and a photograph of fashion designer 

                         Courtesy..elledecor.com         Produced by Anita Sarsidi; Photography by Richard Powers

Beautiful Indian Abodes

Indian Interior Magazines are always breathtaking and when they showcase Pure,Traditional,Artistic Indian Homes,it becomes all the more interesting and exciting for me .Imagine my home choc bloc with hard copies of magazines.Seeing them itself is an inspiration. Below are two homes one of the Ace Photographer, Raghurai's Artistic abode and then one designed by the architect Shri Benny Kuriakose. The houses which Mr Benny Kuriakose has designed have a place close to my heart coz they are very earthy and rustic,just the way I want my home to be..

Shashank Johri  takes us through a tour of photographer Raghu Rai's farm house near Delhi.A long view of the living room.Peacock feathers grouped  in a round vase instantly raw attention.A mix of wood and stone furniture with interesting jaali work on the window panes give the house an old world charm.The facade of the house appears like an ode to the stone age.At the same time,the house seems to gel well with the abundant greens outside.

The dining area,the curvy background enhances the old world feel of the house.The theme of the house is neatly maintained in all rooms.The interiors are simple and rustic.Built from local stone mined from the Aravallis,it seems to rise out of the ground,blending in harmoniously with the landscape,almost asserting its rightful place.

 This is a beautiful house named "Casa Roja"built in Chennai,designed by the Architect Benny Kuriakose. The Beautiful Mangalore tiled roofs just took my breath away.On a rainy day it must be so pretty to sit and watch the rain:)-This won him an award called Celebration of Architecture

mexican tiles have been given skirting on the steps.The owners are avid collectors,so for furniture they didn't have problem ,they incorporated the old with the new ..

 Images.and Text..Courtesy..Better interiors,Indian Design and Interiors.

The charming Home of Chandra Jain in Bangalore

The charming home with lots of love and life of Chandra Jain and her family in Bangalore.Loved the brass containers and the flowers,the antique styled furniture and the colourful textiles around this home.This seemed to me like a dream come true.it was so very much like me..

My magazine collection is on the increase and now its overflowing out of the chests and I wouldn't do justice if I dont show you my favourite homes from all those magazine.keep checking.Will add more homes soon..

All image credits:Good Homes

Surajit Bomti Iyengar's artful abode,Calcutta

This residence was on mind when I first read about this residence in Elle Decor.As always the  City of Joy..Calcutta is on mind ...i always read about Calcutta and places in and out of Calcutta and various walks organised by the city ..And then i read about a walk which gives us breakfast at the Iyengars place.And then i just couldn't resist posting about the wonderful home.An artful abode where they feature the prized and the precious possessions of theirs..The images are taken by the great master of Interior Photography "Sir Henry Wilson".these are images from Elle Decor..Read more about here

In the Calcutta apartment of the Iyengar family, a bedroom includes an array of ceramic and bone-china plates, a vintage clock, and Art Deco seating

A drawing by Shahjajan hangs above a cabinet in the dining area.

Surajit Iyengar’s bedroom holds an antique Bengal four-poster.

An antique desk and bureau in Surajit’s bedroom.

Colonial furniture and paintings by young Bengal artists in the dining area.

All images courtesy: Elle Decor