Rural touch in city homes

Skill,ideas,Brains all put together and Lo you can design your home beautifully!!

The simplicity of the below items just stump me.They are a perfect tribute to Mother Earth.

I loved the toran is an understatement.Its rustic appeal and the thought behind its creation simply floored me.
Have a look.Its made of husk and the raw material cost is nil!!
I bought it from Grameen Angadi. Just in case you heart them too!!

The rattle here is made of palm leaves.such vibrancy,that I have just placed it as flowers to add that much required dash of colour.

This was an exhibition find,made of pumpkin and can be also used to place plants.
On a closer look,it has designs carved on it.

And last but not the least,last evening on my walk back home,I found these wild plants.Somehow I liked it but today my maid wanted to know,whether these are wastes to be disposed off!!
Anything wrong with my design sensibilities,do let me know!!

Happy Diwali to all my blog readers!!

ARASTAN & CRAFTSVILLA

Today am going to talk write about two online stores.

ARASTAN caught my attention when I was having my morning tea and reading newspaper.


"IT is an online store that curates rare and handpicked treasures from exotic bazaars along the ancient silk route.From gorgeous handmade carpets to striking objets d'art and fascinating tribal jewellery, each piece is a collectible with a story." That is how they descibe themselves.
Some of their jewels to drool at...

visit them at http://www.arastan.com/

Craftsvilla is an online destination for shopholics.I was most impressed by certain ecofriendly products that they offer.I have done a "pick & choose" and come out with my personal favourites.Though not sure about the pricing part but if can get the best at the click of a mouse what more can you ask for.

BOXES AND BASKETS

GRASS PRODDUCTS

WARLI.. YET AGAIN

FRAMES

COIR PRODUCTS

MAGNETS

PAINTED KETTLE

BLACK POTTERY FROM NORTH EAST

You can visit their site at http://www.craftsvilla.com/home-decor-products.html

APORV-Unique Indian Handicrafts

Aporv came to my attention when I recieved a mail from them and Iam only glad!!
Its the online destination for Indian Handicrafts.

Aporv means unique and after visiting their site,
felt a little guilty to say the least.

We often neglect the artisans behind our handcrafted products but Aporv is doing a wonderful job of bringing the artists closer to the buyer.
Also have a look at some of their ecofriendly and handpainted products.They have an entire range of home decor ,jewellery and gifting options.

PEEK-A-BOO

check out their various products on http://www.aporv.com/