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This beautiful monsoon collection has been created on organic handloom cotton and with natural colours. Each garment contains authentic Chikankari with traditional Motifs, carefully done by artisans based in the historical city of Lucknow. The garments are skin-friendly, comfortable and sustainable too. ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/buy-handloom-cotton-chikankari-tops-tunics

Threads of Love ☀ Embroidered Cotton & Silk Kurti Materials ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/online-hand-embroidered-dress-material ~ Armed with a needle and some thread.. an embroidery, sewn of flora, rendered in colours of the rainbow that touches the horizon, dipping into the vastness of the fields of Gujarat.. and much like the fields, the fabric is brought to life!! #handembroidery #dressmaterial #embrioderyart #gaatha #kurta #embroidered #womenfashion #festiveshopping #fabric https://www.instagram.com/p/CbaUOZTPJEK/?utm_medium=tumblr

Widely available along the banks of the rivers, the free and wild grass – Moonj is harvested in the months of October and November. Women weave and compose baskets for their household utility and also to form a part of a bride’s trousseau. This is largely carried out as a secondary occupation to agriculture in Uttar Pradesh. These eco-friendly products can be used as containers for dry storage, food storage devices, for making carry bags and wall decorators. Read more ~ https://gaatha.com/moonj-grass #sustainableliving #craftsmenship #basketmaking #grass #moonj #craftsofup #womenempowerment #livelihoods #indianwomen #gaatha #sustainability https://www.instagram.com/p/CbWzXUXLxuk/?utm_medium=tumblr

Maheshwari Saree  ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/handwoven-maheshwar-saree ~ For the hands that have endured through each yard of the saree.... words floated out of the withered pages... took form in thoughts... “For patience is perseverance & patience is paramount... there are wonders for those who watch & hymns for those who hear... ” Rendered in the radiance of the finest Maheshwari silk, she was tenacious, serenity itself.. #handloomlove #zarisaree #gaatha #maheshwari #handloomfashion #sareelover #craftsmenship #handwoven https://www.instagram.com/p/CbSpLUyPKs0/?utm_medium=tumblr

किसके हाथ कनक पिचकारी,  किसके हाथ कमोरी रे रसिया  आज बिरज में होली रे रसिया ~ #holi #happyholi #gaatha #krishna #loveindia #stonecarving #festivevibes https://www.instagram.com/p/CbNjLWcPE0H/?utm_medium=tumblr

They tell her about a town in Madhya Pradesh called Jhabua. It is a town where people of art reside. Its people, despite the harsh sun turning their skins bronze after working the fields, know how to celebrate. The town listens to the tinkling laughter of the youth as they chase each other in the festival (around Holi) of Bhagoria...The Bhils—the native tribe—are well known for. The Bhagoria Haat, as it is called, is also traditionally a place where people choose their partners. Under the deafening noise, children feast their eyes with beautiful wares and their mouths with jalebis, Nukti and drinks.  #festivalsofindia #festivevibes #loveindia #tribalstyle #custom #madhyapradesh #gaatha #bhagoriya #bazaar #holifestival https://www.instagram.com/p/CbMjeQAL-hj/?utm_medium=tumblr

फाग खेलन बरसाने आए हैं, नटवर नन्द्किशोर घेर लई सब गली रंगीली,  छाय रही सब छवि छवीली, Cotton Bandhani Sarees ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/latest-collection-cotton-bandhni-saree ~ The threads of mindfulness never lets her grace get lost in the labyrinth of lies. From Dawn to Dusk, as she adorns her serenity, the fortune stoke of serendipity keeps striking! #cottonsarees #bandhani #bandhanisaree #sareelove #womesfashion #traditionalwear #buyonline #gaatha #festivevibes #holifestival https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIW1YMPrjn/?utm_medium=tumblr

The sturdy pieces of furniture which are equivalent to vibrant and exquisite pieces of art designed at the Sankheda town by artisans belonging to the Kharadi community. Sankheda is derived from the Gujarati word ‘sanghedu’, which refers to lathe or the machine used to turn wood. These are internationally renowed for their grand, hand-painted motifs on shiny lacquered turned teakwood. Sankheda furniture, being auspicious, is a common gift during marriages in the Gujarati community. The bride’s family gifts it to her during her wedding, to help fill-up her new home. Read more: https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/sankheda-craft/ #sankheda #woodencraft #gaatha #woodenfurniture #woodturning #storytime #research #indiancraft #traditionalcraft #craftdocumentation https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-E8wytFse/?utm_medium=tumblr

Holi Gift Hampers : Organic Gulal ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/holi-gift-hampers ~ The goodness of Gulab (rose) , the gentleness of Rui (cotton) and the devotion of Thandai all thoughtfully curated with Phoolchand; a gift hamper wrapped up in the vibrancy of Pattachitra & handcrafted with all things eco-friendly by the forest-dwelling communities of Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh, especially to make this Holi memorable & safe for you & your loved ones! #holi #festivevibes #ecofriendlyliving #naturalcolor #withlove#gaatha #holifestival #coloursofindia #environmentdesign #lovehandmade #gifthampers https://www.instagram.com/p/CasC8a1PvWk/?utm_medium=tumblr

Chit-Chor ⍟ Gajji Silk Bandhani Sarees ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/tie-dyed-gajji-silk-bandhani-sarees-2021 ~ Dewy flowers of the rain sprinkle over the unfolded ties...creating a play of Bandhani knots.. weaving the subtleness of silk as it moves along... leaving a Handmade Bandhani to be looked upon! #bandhanisaree #silksarees #lovehandmade #silklover #ethnicwear #brightcolors #sareeaddict #womesfashion #bandhej #craftmanship #sareelovers #gaatha https://www.instagram.com/p/Camw7s4PMC1/?utm_medium=tumblr

Carnival on Canvas ➤ Canvas Hand Painted Bags ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/shop-hand-painted-canvas-bag ~ Nostalgia & eclecticism of Indian cinema is what this collection screams! Carry the archaic charms by your side with our 'Carnival on Canvas' collection of hand-painted tote bags inspired by the vibrant matchbox prints.  This limited-edition collection is hand-painted by the last few surviving artists who have earlier lent their talents to cinematic posters!  #bags #handpainted #streetstyle #indiangraphics #canvasart #gaatha #canvasbag #indianart #cottonbag #everydayfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/CafJaqwIUv6/?utm_medium=tumblr

Arundhati ~ Dhokra Brass Jewelry ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/buy-dhokra-jewellery ~ These Exquisite pieces are a result of mixing several craft forms from Bankura, West Bengal. Age-old techniques with a lot of fun sprinkled over them. They would either jell with your wardrobe or brighten it up… to be worn with formals or casuals, with confidence. #jewellerydesign #dhokra #handmadejewelry #indianjewellery #tribaljewelry #loveindia #brassjewelry #handmadefashion #gaatha #craftsmanship #buyonline #uniquedesign https://www.instagram.com/p/CaXcQknvKoU/?utm_medium=tumblr

Tell Tale ♣ Leather Puppets ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/buy-tradition-leather-puppets-from-andhra-pradesh ~ An age old leather craft technique drafts characters out of our favorite folklores.. reminding us of a Byzantine tale in today's times... let these lively puppets parade straight into your spaces.. creating an orchestra of illuminating colors & flawless gestures.. #puppet #puppetart #visualnarrative #storytelling #indianart #gaatha #loveindia #visualart #mythology #puppetry https://www.instagram.com/p/CaWZsT0vAna/?utm_medium=tumblr

Tell Tale ♣ Leather Puppets ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/buy-tradition-leather-puppets-from-andhra-pradesh ~ An age old leather craft technique drafts characters out of our favorite folklores.. reminding us of a Byzantine tale in today's times... let these lively puppets parade straight into your spaces.. creating an orchestra of illuminating colors & flawless gestures.. #folklore #puppet #traditionalart #gaatha #artcollective #decor #handmadelove #visualnarrative #craftsofindia🙏 #wallhanging #decoryourhome #loveindia https://www.instagram.com/p/CaU1rPOIlrh/?utm_medium=tumblr

Handmade Gifts ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/Buy-Courtyard-Designer-handcrafted-brass-home-decor-utility-product ~ When a smith sets on a sheet of metal to draw out with his constant blows... it doesn't remain metal anymore... not even just a utility. It is a glimpse of that beautiful other world within him that he lets you have... a connect between real and surreal... as you touch it! So, as you bring your home together... keep ample space for surreal.... the real will come and sit accurately and therefore beautifully... #gifts #indiandesign #handcrafted #handmadelove #craftdesign #gaatha #designerdecor #homesweethome #decor #giftshop #designer https://www.instagram.com/p/CaKkKNDvG2x/?utm_medium=tumblr

Vaidehi | Handloom South Cotton Sarees ~ Buy here ~ https://shop.gaatha.com/handloom-south-cotton-sarees ~ These handloom sarees are a reflection of a women deep and silent like a river... She moves with majesty. Simple essence of her everyday chores is magically woven into this fabric. The blend of colors & stripes on pallu is an insight into the simplicity of her living... And the lightness of the fabric... gives wings to her thoughts... Flying higher and higher... as she breathes.... #handloomlove #handloomsarees #southcottonsaree #summerstyle #purecotton #cottonlover #gaatha #sareewearing #traditionaltextiles #sarilover #sareelove #supporthandloom https://www.instagram.com/p/CaFR4jCoYSD/?utm_medium=tumblr