a tranquil oasis – raheja exotica madh island
Those of us living the chaotic city life look forward to two things – weekends and getaways. We flock to places like Lonavala and…
celebrating indian craftsmanship – ayush kasliwal at ambiente, frankfurt, 2019
“The future, especially for India, lies in craftsmanship”, says Jaipur-based designer Ayush Kasliwal. One of India’s leading design thinkers, he redefines ancient local craft…
a guide to india’s most beautiful heritage libraries
There are several irreplaceable aspects to libraries that have kept them going despite the world around them growing increasingly digital. While there may be…
shadow play at rahul mishra’s flagship store by open to sky.
The past few years have seen Mumbai’s famous art district, Kala Ghoda become a coveted address for couture houses. Surrounded by museums and art…
forsaking function – ‘the uncomfortable’ by katerina kampani, a series of inconvenient objects.
It was Picasso who told us to learn the rules like pros, so we could break them like artists. Breaking rules were the premise…
featuring rice as a building material, symbiotic house by c.h.i design studio
There’s an old saying amongst the farmers of Taiwan – ‘one step, one footprint’, alluding to a spirit of perseverance and patient harvesting. Drawing…
highlights from design miami, 2018
Bringing together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world, Design Miami/ is a celebration of design culture and…
expert rug styling with the weaver
With 2018 drawing to a close, the New Year’s almost upon us, and buried within the slew of parties and festivities, it brings with…
the swishest private clubs in india
There’s something alluring about the exclusivity that plays into our (more worldly) sensibilities. The thrill of initiation, of being on the ‘inside’, is something…
topstona – surface luxury inspired by nature
They say that art imitates life, that all artistic creation holds a mirror up to nature. While different schools of philosophy hold conflicting views…