Handicraft, Your story
Pahaad: A Nature-Inspired, Handcrafted Wellness Brand by Akshita Austa
Sometimes, a small burning candle can bring warmth, peace, and happiness in a still moment. But what if it could also carry a purpose other than lighting up a room? A purpose that reflects a way of living—mindful, grounded, and gentle to the earth. That’s the quiet revolution behind a Shimla-based homegrown small-batch candle and wellness brand, Pahaad. Founded by Akshita Austa, an artist-at-heart with...
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Artists, Featured, Music
Back After Eight Years, Deathknell Hasn’t Lost Its Aggression
Back with their second album – “Can’t Stop, Can’t Kill” – Deathknell has returned to its melodic death metal roots. The Shimla-based metal band has dropped their album online on all major Indian music platforms, along with three video releases so far.
Artists, Featured, Music
A Special Performance by Samar Mehdi at Xanadu Youth Carnival 2019
It’s that time of the year again! The time to get grooving and revel in the musical vibe at the 3rd Season of Xanadu Youth Carnival 2019. Whether you’re a music enthusiast, upcoming artist, or just looking forward to unwind from your hectic work schedule, it is the best two-day festival you need to head to.
Art / Design / Handicraft / Offbeat
We never thought that fragile eggshells can be used to create some of the arduous artworks. But imaginative artist Dana Liashenko has completely changed our perception and you need to see her creations that are made from actual embryo vessels. She carefully ornates sculptures illustrating the aesthetic potential of this unexpected material.
Photography
Polish artist Igor Dobrowolski made billboards showing the greed and horrors of fashion industries and displayed them on the streets of Warsaw, Poland. In his work, he illustrates how workers are treated in the industries to create fancy clothing for fashion models.
Art / Artists / Painting / Sketching
Every October, artists all over the world take on the Inktober drawing challenge to create one ink illustration per day – the entire month. This Inktober challenge was actually started in 2009 by Mr. Jake Parker, who wanted to improve his inking skills and make a positive drawing habit. So, he challenged himself to draw one drawing for 31 days in the month of October.
Inspirational
For those who are not aware, let’s enlighten you that India’s first polling station for the first general elections ever was set up at Kalpa in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. With that, Kinnaurese (also known as Kinnauras) became the very first Indian community that exercised the right to franchise in the country.
Art / Artists / Design / Handicraft
Giving an edge to her art, Russian embroidery artist Krista Decor creates such beautiful designs that seem to be floating in mid-air. She hand-stitches her embroidery designs on tulle, a fine net-like fabric with shimmering, translucent quality. This lightweight netting is so fine that it almost makes the embroidery appear to be suspended in the air.
Art / Handicraft / Instruments / Painting
A few months ago, we acquainted you with Canadian artist Ilana Tavshunsky who paints famous works of Dali and other great artists on musical instruments. Now, we came across another talented artist, Leonardo Frigo, who illustrates biographies and stories on instruments such as violins and cellos.
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