The Color Caravan

I want to share so many things with you. Recently I came across some beautiful products by The Color Caravan.

The organisation is working in close collaboration with artisans and giving comtemporary context to traditional Indian art. 

I particularly loved the riot of colours and the simple but most appealing motifs painted on them. 

You will also instantly adore their unique products presented in the images below.

These boxes showcase exquisite and colourful Indian art and craft forms.

I am totally in love with these painted bottles. I am sure so are you...

From painted drawers to lamp shades, pen-stands, hooks, jewellery-- The Color Caravan has a variety of items in their kitty.

You may also like their DIY Folk Art and Craft kits on Madhubani painting, Pattachitra, Warli painting, Hand Block Printing, Chittara painting etc. and may order them online.

 
You can buy The Color Caravan  products at their exhibitions held in various cities as well as from the stores mentioned below. Online buying facility is also available with them.

So keep an eye for their flea-market-styled "Bizzare Bazaar" that showcases Indian Fashion, Craft, Bric-a-Brac, Music, Food and Drinks.

RETAIL STORES: 1. Sanatkada - The Craft Shop 130, Jagdish Chandra Bose Road, Qaiserbag, Lucknow -226001 Tel:0522-4077697 2. Bliss 180, Aram Nagar 1, 7 Bungalows, Versova, Andheri (west), Mumbai 400 061. Landmark – Legacy of China 3. Chaipatty™ Teafe 772, Opposite Foodworld, 100ft Road, Before 12th Main Signal, Indiranagar, Bangalore, India # ONLINE: If you are interested in placing an online order then please write to Swati Seth at swati.seth[at]thecolorcaravan[dot]com

Pics courtesy: The Color Caravan

Design sensibilities of the Orient

Oriental designs have always fascinated me for their vibrant colours and artistic forms.

Intricately carved treasures, that were once restricted to palaces and temples,have been moulded into modern design, without sacrificing their aesthetic appeal. 

Take a peek into the opulent oriental decor from the book Contemporary Thai  and bid goodbye to minimalistic decor!!!



Miniature model for a 19th Century temple happily blends into a modern living room

 





A reconstructed manuscript cabinet alongside a deckchair and ornate Dutch lamp



Ink drawings of Lanna temples and zodiac signs on the wall

Occidental meets Oriental

Side panels of Burmese Xylophone inlaid with mirrors

Magical Wishing Tree motif in gold leaf stencil

An ornate sideboard against clothing and blanket baskets



Traditional table setting


Let me know if you like this. Will try to get more for you later!
Ciao....

It is time to Act

For long I have been following various blogs and wanting to host one my of own.  Finally, I decided to take action. First, I would thank everyone who have really inspired me with their colourful and lively blogs, though I am just learning the tricks of decorating my blog. 

            India has a great reserve of art and craft of its own. Each region is unique in its design forms and techniques. But for a true connoisseur, it is perhaps essential to appreciate true art forms, irrespective of the region it belongs to.