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 / Sketching
While most people use art to create wonderful and vibrant masterpieces, there are a few artists that use their creative skills to provoke deep thought in the viewers’ mind. Al Margen from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one genius illustrator that creates unimaginable drawings pinpointing some of the flaws of modern-day society.
Art / Sketching
The talented sketch artist George Diamantis creates incredibly realistic coloured pencil portraits of some of the famous artists. You must check out his fascinating artworks, which feature realistic features – as if a portrait mode has been set on the real photos of these celebrities.
Art / Photography
Light painting is a creative photographic technique in which hand-held light source or other illuminating objects are used to capture fantasy portraits. Taking the art of light painting to another level, Montreal-based photography duo Eric Paré and Kim Henry has recently captured dreamy photos as thunder lighting strikes.
Art / Painting
Talented Russia-based artist Anna Zimorodok creates beautiful hand-painted agate necklaces and pendants, featuring miniature lacquer painting. She uses oil paint to create miniature fantasy paintings that include highly detailed images of animals, flowers, some great artists, and even mandalas representing the universe.
Art / DIY / Interview
In today’s highly globalised and urbanised world, we are slowly disconnecting with nature. The increasing urbanisation is even shattering the scenic beauty of India’s beautiful hilly regions like Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. While it’s becoming difficult to nurture the joy of gardening in fast-paced concrete jungles, creative miniaturist Shilpa Chauhan from Shimla is trying her best to incorporate nature back into our lives with her...
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Art / Painting
Some of you may find it horrifying and ridiculous, but there are some artists who take offering ‘ blood, sweat and tears’ to create art a bit too literally. One of those artists is Maxime Andre Taccardi, who doesn’t even hesitate to shed his blood to make paintings. After cutting his wrist, he uses paint brush directly on the wound to take blood as an...
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Pahaad: A Nature-Inspired, Handcrafted Wellness Brand by Akshita Austa
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