Marie-Hélène de Taillac has revolutionised jewellery-making. Over two decades, she has used Eastern artisanal techniques to let the vibrancy of gem stones take centre stage. The French jewellery designer has travelled far and wide, from the glamorous by lanes of Paris to the age-old palaces of Jaipur. In an interview, she tells ELLE India all… Continue reading Marie-Hélène de Taillac’s book Gold and Gems celebrates her 20-year-long journey
While we give Rajasthan a wide berth in summer, the chance to witness the onset of the monsoon here is particularly special. And The Oberoi Rajvilas, a palatial 32-acre property on the outskirts of Jaipur, with luxury villas and tented suites, is a royal oasis. Quiet and peaceful, the only sounds you’ll hear here are… Continue reading Why The Oberoi Rajvilas is perfect for a monsoon Getaway
On the outskirts of Jaipur, in the shadows of Rajasthan’s Aravalli Range, is where you’ll find the secluded Amanbagh resort, on the fringes of Sariska National Park. A former hunting lodge for the Maharaja of Alwar, it is now a chic rose-tinted desert oasis. The central fixture is the 33-metre sea green marble pool, but… Continue reading Wash off the stresses of city life at the palatial Amanbagh in Alwar
This year’s edition of Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) has a power-packed line up, with interesting talks and book launches spread over five days (January 24 – January 28). Now in its twelfth year, the festival goes beyond literature, to bring art, music and history within its ambit. If you’re making your way to Jaipur for… Continue reading Our guide to the Jaipur Literature Festival this week
Eight months ago, Peter Nagy and Aparajita Jain of Delhi’s experimental art gallery Nature Morte visited Jaipur’s Nahargarh Fort, and began planning the creation of India’s first sculpture park for contemporary art. They collaborated with the government of Rajasthan and corporate sponsors like Shreyasi Goenka (content advisor, DNA) to launch The Sculpture Park at Madhavendra… Continue reading Jaipur’s new sculpture park is the first of its kind in India
Jaipur has long been all about inheritances, where generation after generation has carried forward its rich cultural traditions. But over the past few years, its popular image—that of a charming, slow-paced tier-two city known for its crafts, jewellery, a lit-fest and tourism potential—has evolved. A new breed of homegrown design and hospitality professionals is giving… Continue reading 9 homegrown brands that are making Jaipur sexy again
