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1. Architecture from Mumbai
November 12, 2013
In Mumbai, you’ll find some very distinct architectural styles, which show the city’s evolution. One of the earliest is that of the fishing villages, way before the British colonized the city. Originally, the seven islands that made up the city were home to the Koli fishing community. They, in tur...
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2. Art Deco in India
October 18, 2013
Every time you see geometric, angular shapes embellished with chrome and glass or nature motifs like shells and flowers, more often than not, it will be design based on the art deco style. It all began in France. When a group of artists started the ‘Society of Decorator Artists’, to promote French ...
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3. The Legacy of rest houses in India
October 11, 2013
India's postal system began even before the introduction of postage stamps. Back then, the kings and emperors protected their territory via specially trained police and courier services to convey information through runners, messengers, and even pigeons. The chief of this service was the postmaster ...
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4. The endearing mysteries of Balli Maran
October 04, 2013
For long, Delhi remained a crucial hub for the Mughal rulers, who built many architectural wonders here. One of them was Emperor Shah Jahan, who built the city from 1638 to 1649, which included the Lal Qila and Chandni Chowk.
Today, Chandni Chowk is at the crossroads of time. It literally m...
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5. Home Décor in India
September 26, 2013
Intricately carved and made of ebony, teak, rosewood and other exotic woods, original Indian furniture retains a rustic charm yet is high in quality. Traditionally, Indian craftsmen have always embraced and enhanced the natural imperfections prevalent in wood, leather and other materials. It’s a w...
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6. Rare Indian Designs
September 12, 2013
European influence on Indian art was first brought about by the Portuguese and Dutch in the late 17th century and since then European taste has dominated almost most spheres of an ornamental nature in India. This is not to say that India doesn’t have its own history of design.
The thrones c...
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7. Maison & Objet (September 2013)
September 05, 2013
Maison & Objet is a highly anticipated interior design trade fair held in Paris, France. It is one of the three most important biannual events in Europe for interior design, starting 6 September 2013 and running till 10 September 2013. This year, it’s set to see another large showcase of innovation ...
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8. Designs Inspired By Nature
August 28, 2013
Many furniture designers are inspired by nature, but what really matters is how they choose to see nature from a new and unusual perspective that helps them create designs which are aesthetically exquisite yet different. A good designer will notice details like the texture of the water, leaves and f...
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9. Furniture Design Inspirations
August 21, 2013
There is rarely a better way to perceive ‘inspiration’ other than what Vincent Van Gogh had to say about it “Do not quench your inspiration and your imagination; do not become the slave of your model.” Everything we do is inspired by something or the other, however small or large it may be.
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10. French & Indian Flair in Design
August 07, 2013
Both these cultures have given aesthetic sensibilities to the world! Fashion has been an essential part of France’s cultural life since the 15th century, the French known globally for their originality and attention to detail in designs. Cities like Marseille, Strasburg, Bordeaux, Nice and Paris amo...
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