February 29, 2012

Sepia toned beauty of India through the eyes of Waswo X. Waswo

Photography is for me an exploration of a fragmented reality. It is a media that is inherently deceptive under its thin veneer of truth telling. In the end, all photographs are autobiographical and subjective. The best of them do not document our day-to-day life, but hold a poetry that transcends it”.

Waswo X. Waswo  is very well known photographer, artist, writer, who is known for his passion for sepia toned photography. His words above,  very well define the beauty of photographs that preserve sweet memories, a story ,and capturing unsaid emotions, that you can cherish for lifetime.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his love for India began almost 19 years ago and eventually made  India (Udaipur) his home to continue and deepen his passion. He has revived the artisan yesteryear technique of hand colouring the black and white photographs in collaboration with the team of local artisans who paint the back drop, locals pose as models, the colourist who paints his photographs. He has also developed an enthusiastic interest in miniature painting and collaborated with Rakesh Vijay a miniaturist from Udaipur. His miniatures are  autobiographical and inspired by his personal odyssey.

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These hand coloured photographs really took me way back, back down memory lane and  have brought back so many bittersweet and touching memories of my family.  My cupboards are filled with such sepia toned photographs of my parents wedding , etc. There are so many !!!!!

Well, more such galleries from waswo x waswo can be seen on his website.

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February 27, 2012

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February 21, 2012

Decor India-Inspirit Adore– Stylish Headboards

Fell in love with the headboards made from  Jali partitions , carved, painted , bone inlays, upholstered in paisley’s or ikat fabric giving  these bedrooms a touch of quaint,  infusing color, adding drama , freshness , exoticism and coziness !!

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February 20, 2012

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February 13, 2012

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February 6, 2012

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February 3, 2012

From India with love by Forty Red Bangles !!!

I have recently discovered Forty Red Bangles and instantly fallen in love with their  “From India with love” jewelry collection .  I found the hand crafted artisan collection very elegant , wonderful balance of bright and light colours that grabs the eye,   the entire line is so unique and different from traditional  Indian jewelry. 

Started by Ramona Saboo , Forty Red Bangles is eco friendly and social conscious company creating luxurious accessories  , organic clothing and home wares .

Not only their products are awesome, the name of the company is also unique and has a significance behind it.  In her  words “ For an Indian bride, a mark of her newly-wed status is her forty red and white bangles, similar in concept to the wedding ring. Traditionally placed on the bride™s wrists by the maternal uncle, these bangles or chuda are often sported for months after the wedding as a symbol of luck and safety. For me, they came to represent the connection between my past and my future, and all the joys and tribulations that finally led me to the place I call home . Out of this experience was born the Forty Red Bangles label; my way to connect to my roots, discover my identity and explore all the wonderful gifts it has to offer”.

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you can follow their story and the products  on their website and FB Page  .

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