I remember the time when my mother began asking me to read the label before purchasing a product. It was a very reasonable request, and let’s be honest… If you didn’t read the label, how would you know what you were buying? And I haven’t stopped doing it ever since be it with jam jars […]
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Thanjavur Art Plates: All You Need To Know
If you have discovered the joys of India’s traditional arts and crafts, chances are you would have come across Thanjavur Art Plates. Native to the religious town of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur Art Plates are exclusively made here, with the city holding special privileges over the artform. Take a stroll through the cultural section of […]
5 words every decor lover needs to know
Five words every decor lover needs to know – Will they be enough? Fret not. I might have added in a few extras towards the end 🙂 Before we jump right into the world of decor jargon, let us take a moment to pause and think. How many times have we considered hiring an interior […]
5 Words Every Antique Lover Needs to Know
Words have the power to define anything and everything, well… at least to an extent. And as decor enthusiasts and antique aficionados, some terms often go over our heads, don’t they? Burlap, Ogee, alcoves and patinas… all things reminiscent of the new design magazine on the coffee table, meaning very little to us in the […]
Patina on vessels and artefacts: Is it good?
Patina is a term that is often used to describe ageing on a variety of metals, leather goods and even wood. While the aged look itself may be due to different reasons — naturally accumulating or artificially induced — the film formed over the object is unmistakably obvious to collectors and antique dealers alike. A […]
