Showing posts with label earthen furniture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label earthen furniture. Show all posts

Monday, April 4, 2011

Romancing the woods

In this age of plywood and particle boards, solid wood furniture hold a special place of their own. Remember those wooden cupboards, dressers and beds of your grandparents? Yes, they were heavy and occupied a lot of space-- but each of them had a character of its own. 

Have a look at these individually handcrafted furniture at Lombok and revisit the bygone eras.....

These pieces are manufactured in Lombok -- an island in Indonesia. Popular among both domestic and international tourists, Lombok is often termed as “an unspoiled Bali,” or “Bali’s sister island.” 


Interestingly called a Piano stool

Anyone for these blanket chests?

Chest of drawers to stash all your accessories...

This bench strikes a chord somewhere...

Planter's armchair
 
Aptly called Lazy chair
 I am sure this chair will make many of you nostalgic! Those summer vacations at the grandpa's place... Curling up with a book... or Taking a nap in the sun on the chair on a winter afternoon....


Tall boy chest to store my paper goodies!!
This Study Table can also be used as a dressing table


Lombok also has other accessories for your home... 

Windlights


For holding your blings!!!


 This ornate photo-frame is ideal for displaying your wedding pictures...


A mother-of-pearl frame

An artistic ceramic vase

So if you want to explore more, visit Lombok furniture here 

You may also be able to avail of their ongoing sale offer.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Craft Melas: Colours and Forms

Craft Melas attract me in a special way. The riot of colours, the variety of forms, interacting with the artisans, touching the fabrics and absorbing the designs-- all are very therapeutic. And bargaining is an additional attraction!!

Here are glimpses from my recent sojourn to such a mela at Bandra in Mumbai.


Embroidered and appliqued bedspreads

Embossed leather handbag from Shantiniketan



More such bags



Ceramic Napkin-holders, pots and mugs





Cute leather purses


Orissa Patachitra


Stool made of clay






An earthen elephant with an intricate work

Giraffe, dogs, frogs,tortoise....