Minimalism does not have to be Artless Maximalism does not have to be Gaudy We often hear a term Minimalism being used with respect to,... Continue reading
Khayal-e-Meiraas
Meiraas Talks
BREAKFAST WITH KHAYAL – RUSKIN BOND
Amongst many things that inspire us, literature forms a big part. A read out of Ruskin Bond’s Rain In The Mountains by our Co-Founder, Vidhi Rastogi. There is no better Khayal in Monsoons than a relaxed day of slow reading!!Vidhi is seen here
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THE STORY OF QUEEN’S CROWN BOOTA
Some time back I had shared an ancient motif of Queen of England’s Crown found in an abandoned Chikankari facility!! I wondered why would Chikankari replicate the Queen’s Crown, when after the Independence Battle of 1857, the Indians appointed Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar as Emperor of India (though for a very brief time). Finally i think i have found the answer
WHAT THE FABRIC THIS IS – Part 1 of 3
Covering Cottons
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WHAT THE FABRIC THIS IS – Part 2 of 3
A talk on Chanderi, Cotton Silk and a bit on Cotton used popularly in Chikankari
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WHAT THE FABRIC THIS IS – Part 3 of 3
A talk on Khadi and Meiraas way of weaving fabrics.
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Dhanlakshami Part 1: The metamorphosis of Chikankari into wedding wear Last Deepawali, my choice of festive movie of the year was, Nadiya Ke Paar. A... Continue reading
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Chikankari is not just any hand embroidery, it is a heritage embroidery that has managed to survive over many centuries. Its delicate finish is impeccable... Continue reading
Minimalism does not have to be Artless Maximalism does not have to be Gaudy We often hear a term Minimalism being used with respect to,... Continue reading
Time and again, at Meiraas, we have re-iterated, that Motifs are artworks which convey deep stories via handmade arts, and textiles being one of them.... Continue reading
“We love visiting Lucknow even in June.” “June?!! Lucknow is so hot then. Why June?” “For the lazy noon…ohh the lazy noon of Lucknow, and... Continue reading
In our Jamubdwipa land mass, the seasons are divided into six types, instead of the globally recognized, four. The Six Seasons or Rtu are –... Continue reading
At the Surajkund Crafts Fair, ever year, we marvel at how some of the artisans travel such long distances, with so many precious artefacts, where... Continue reading
Crafts were essentially meant to tell stories via art. Does that sound a cliched line from a Craft Enthusiast?! As someone who has studied various... Continue reading
It was the month of June last year, when Brijesh & I, finally did the much-desired Mango Orchard hopping in Malihbaad & Sarora, during the... Continue reading
It was the Summer of 2019, when I was sitting with various mood board printouts of saree draping, and wracking my head, as to what... Continue reading
Dhanlakshami Part 1: The metamorphosis of Chikankari into wedding wear Last Deepawali, my choice of festive movie of the year was, Nadiya Ke Paar. A... Continue reading
With the shopping season finally on full swing, heading right upto the wedding and festive gifting, the online vs offline retail conundrum is now more... Continue reading
