Category: Accessories
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Branding Traditions
India is a country that has existed for years through its culture and traditions. It is through this that the identity of India and the Indians is formed. A country almost 5500 years old , a country which has survived the outside invasions and is still joined together in spite of the diversity and formed…
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Porcelain Jewellery: Cape Town, Africa
When she was asked to be part of an annual ceramics and sculpture exhibition, ceramicist Alexia Klompje thought back to her childhood for inspiration. The exhibition was titled “From African Earth; a Celebration of Ceramics”, and Klompe wanted to find a way to express her understanding of Africa and the concept of celebration through her…
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The magical blue: Indigo: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Egyptians were all about ranks. Kings, priests and peasants all were a part of a huge ranking system. There clothes, adornments and even the colors were to basically a signal for the ranks they had. Indigo Colors Purple, Blue, White: Royal and Noble Brown: Peasants Jewellry Royal and Noble: Gold Silver and Precious Stones Peasants…
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Buddhism: Handmade from Nepal
Loveknits has collaborated with a beautiful and an honest organization. We were happy to meet such good people who wanted to help everyone. World needs more lively people! ABOUT BUDDHISM Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development mostly. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not…
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Turquoise Jewellery
Nepal shares its borders with the intriguing country of Tibet. With a large population of Tibetans living in Nepal, the influence is quite prominent. Buddhism is widely followed and respected in Nepal. The turquoise stone is a symbol of the blue of the sea and sky. Infinity of the sea and sky speaks of the…
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The United Symbol of ‘Women’ – The Bangle
Bangles have been a very auspicious symbol for women in India and in many countries of course since time is true, precisely from the times of Mohenjo Daro (2600 BC). This feminine bracelet somehow happens to unite the women because it is considered to have garnered a faith of its own. Source: www.sciencebehindindiantraditions.com Bangles are known as ‘bangri/bangali’ which…
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The Pashmina Story
Through the magnificent mountains and wooded valleys, where winds pass by you spreading a wave of chill, Pashmina’s story is entrenched in a beautiful, mesmerising landscape, than merely the woven fabric we see it as. It’s romantic origins create an incomparable feeling of love and warmth. Wrapped around the body, it feels like the embrace…
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Fragrant Rose
Winter breeze flowing like the delicate drapery of the gold-lined stole, hearts spinning like the amazingly detailed jhumkas with the quaint meenakari design, and souls touching akin to the intricately carved wooden kadas swinging in unison across on her wrist – these elements engender a new kind of emotion that will take you back into…
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Toys of Karnataka
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very special hand crafted & hand painted wooden collectible made in the heartland of Channapatna region in a small village in the interiors of Karnataka, India. More than 6,000 people in Channapatna, working in 254 home manufacturing units and 50 small factories, are engaged in the making of these toys. Visit our website- www.loveknits.org…
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DILLI HEART
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Somewhere in the heart of mega metropolitan lies a whimsical locale – an abode of all things rustic, charming and earthy. The place has a calm reverb yet is filled with your typical chatter like that of a common marketplace although they seldom disrupt the calm of your mind. The sounds embrace your senses and…