I am starting the year 2011 by showcasing Gouri Chatterjee's Kolkata house.
Like a true Gemini-an, Gouri is multi-faceted. Be it crochet, acrylic painting, ceramic art, Tanjore painting, glass painting, jewellery making, ... you name any art form and chances are that she dabbles in it.
A great advocate of recycling things, you will find that many discarded items have been given a new form in her house. Gouri's smiling face and winning ways have earned her many friends. She has a positive attitude towards life and is spiritual in her own way.
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| Low seating, a durrie and a galloping horse on the floor |
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| A serene look |
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A graceful figurine in an alcove welcomes the guests
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| A relaxed look |
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| An attractive corner |
Her house reflects her refined taste. And as expected, many artefacts in the house have been painstakingly made by her, adding a very personal touch to her nest of love.
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| Gouri's glass figures |
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| A Chivas Regal bottle converted into an attractive lamp |
While the simple but tastefully done up indoor exudes a lot of warmth, the terrace garden and the balcony are equally inviting with blooming flowers. Even the staircase, leading to the flat, has been decorated with a lot of care.
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| A pair of singers welcomes the guests |
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| A Dahlia in Gouri's garden |
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| A Tanjore painting done by Gouri, her art teacher and her children |
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| A glass painting |
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| A ceramic pot decorated with leaves |
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| A crochet top made by Gouri |
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| A freshly baked cake |
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| Ever-smiling Gouri |
Feel free to leave a comment. Both Gouri and I would love to hear from you!
