Dolls, but not from Russia
Every Golu (during Navratri), I make some dolls to be kept along with the idols. This year (2013), when i was rummaging through our “art-attic”, i found some coloured shuttlecocks. I have heard about...
Two Pearls and an Oyster
Christmas tree decorations
Having been in Cyprus for so many years, the festive spirit of Christmas is so ingrained in us that a Christmas tree is very much a part of our annual to-do list. Last year,...
Karthigai celebration at home
With the Diwali effect still settling down, we had the karthigai festival. In the south, this is actually the festival of lights (much more than Diwali). Lamps are lit all over the house and...
Decorative Rangoli for Diwali
By Rajaram As part of the diwali week celebrations at work, we had organised a Rangoli event on one of the days. But, as part of the rules, we asked the teams not to...
Handmade Decorative Diyas for Diwali
Diwali is the season of Diyas. Diyas of all colours flood the marketplace. This year, i decided to make my own. So, i got some plain brown ones (the mud ones with no paint...
Navratri Kholu 2012
Kholu is one of those occasions where there is ample opportunity to try all the “art & craft” ideas you have. This year too, it was no different. The evening light gave a golden...
Happy Birthday Rajaram!
A simple paper quilled birthday card for Rajaram’s birthday. My first official attempt at paper quilling… I also tried to do something similar to the Google Doodles with the number 35. Akshara wrote the...
Home-Made Ganapati for Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vakra-Tunndda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Kotti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryessu Sarvadaa The last time i made (rather than purchase) a ganapati idol was back in Cyprus, where there was an abundance of good quality air-drying...
