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Handmade jewellery by Tallin fuses traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design

Who: Akshat Ghiya founded Tallin in 2016, with a rich knowledge of gemstones acquired via his family. He now interprets it through his brand’s signature designs—stunning custom-cut precious and semi-precious stones. The Jaipur-based designer’s artistic aptitude lies in marrying traditional techniques with modern aesthetics to create handmade jewellery that’s “a collaboration between the piece and the wearer”. … Continue reading Handmade jewellery by Tallin fuses traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design

Handmade, organic soaps by Janice Pariat

Along the lines of boutique beauty brands that produce small batches of organic, high-quality products, like Lisa Haydon’s Naked or Purearth, is a new collection by Janice Pariat. The Shillong-based author of Boats on Land and Seahorse enters the beauty space with Real Love, a range of skincare products. It all started when Pariat tried… Continue reading Handmade, organic soaps by Janice Pariat

Runaway Bicycle introduces a new line

We’ve always loved Runaway Bicycle for their signature cotton separates. They’re now ready with their new collection called Rosie Is My Best Friend. It’s completely organic and entirely handmade this time, and they’ve also employed hand-spun yarns and natural dyes. We love that Mumbai-based designer Preeti Verma brings a story with every dress. There are pieces… Continue reading Runaway Bicycle introduces a new line