Zari - Golden threads
Zari is a very fine golden or silver thread used for opulent embroidery (see Zardozi) or to create brocade for traditional Indian garments. Brocade is a weaving technique that makes it look like the main fabric was embroidered upon and gives a look of low relief on the fabric. In Indian garments, Zari is usually the intricate golden strip at...
Zardozi - the imperial embroidery art
Zardozi is a beautiful and elaborate embroidery style mainly popular in Iran, India and Pakistan where it has been used for many thousands of years. The word Zardozi is Persian and means 'sewing with gold thread’, but its history goes back to ancient India. In this ancient craft of metal embroidery gold and silver were beaten into fine threads that...
The Hands of Heritage - Unique handcrafted Christmas decorations
Our handcrafted Christmas decorations in limited edition 2016 tell a unique story. All pieces are designed in Antwerp, Belgium, but ultimately created by skillful craftsmen in India with respect of their own traditions and cultural heritage in mind. These works of art are designed to bring the magic of the ancient crafts and the imperial history into your interior, and...
Spring is here!
The sun is coming out more often, the first spring blossoms are here, and green leaves are starting to show. It is time to pay attention to the decoration of our neglected gardens and home exteriors. We can start out easy with a small herb garden or planting some flowers. We decided to put out some small flowers to ease...
Discover the Asian Art Museum in Nice!
Sometimes we do not have to go very far to discover the wonders of Asian Art. The next time you are on vacation in France, do not miss the Asian Art Museum in Nice - it is worth it! The impressions of our special envoy... Set among the scents and greenery, the Asian Art Museum is built on the lake...