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Christmas And A Bag Of Wooden Toys

The Man In Red

The story behind the legend Santa Claus is shrouded by far too many versions of folklore originated from Turkey. The most common folklore revolves around the man Nicholas who was a very rich man. He had lost his parents at a very young age and all their wealth had come to him. Nicholas was known for his kind heart and generous spirit. One of his famous acts involves him helping…

Light The New Way Ahead

Festival of lights – the story of Diwali is shiny and bright. This is an auspicious festival the symbolises the victory of good over evil, the victory of light over darkness. We celebrate the end of a legendary fight. The fight resulting in Ram’s victory and Ravana’s plight. The festival of Diwali celebrates joy and good cheer through crackers, food and gifting of new attires and other gift…

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Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi is a major Hindu festival. Dhan is wealth, teras or trayodash is the thirteenth day of the Hindu calendar. It falls in the Kartik month.

Mythology connects this festival with goddess Lakshmi, god Kuber, Yamaraj, king Hima’s son & daughter in law, game of dice between Shiv & Parvati.

Silver coins with Lakshmi & Ganesh on it, is bought by most of the families…

COLOURS FROM THE HANDS OF KUTCH

There are times when you take out that plain elegant kurta or top and wanted to add a splash of colour to the outfit. Colours have their own way in lifting the moods and beauty of a garment. Most of you might have wanted something rich and multi-coloured but couldn’t quite put your finger on what that mental image in your head was called. Hear, hear! It’s the traditional handicraft, a distinct…

Moon… See you soon..

Moon!

See you soon!!!

  Karva Chauth it is @desihands.com. October 19, 2016.

  Karva chauth. Karva means pot & chauth means fourth. An Indian festival in which married Hindu women fast for the long life of their husband. They wake up before sunrise & cherish sargior sumptuous meal. The fast is broken only after looking at the moon & then at the spouse, through sieve. Primarily, celebrated in the…

Khadi – A Revolutionary Idea

Khadi is the end product of fabric made from hand spun yarn on handlooms. This fabric has a different structure from the mill woven fabric owing to the slow speed and equipment used to weave Khadi. Did you know this fabric played a huge role in the Swadeshi movement which resulted in our Independence?

Khadi, the fabric of Indian Independence often referred to as the “Livery of Freedom” came into…