When COLOR fuses with GLASS

by
Divya Agrawal 

 

 

"Rings, rings and rhythms. Whirls in a flow. Ever again – and a feeling of something, itself reflected and making reflected images. The movement of light – a moment that has passed. Already gone." Tapio Wirkkala

 

The versatile and internationally celebrated Finnish Designer & Artist Tapio Wirkkala (1915-85) collaborated with Venini in Murano, Italy to design a stunning range of colored glassware. With interest in in nature, movement and structure, Tapio's pieces from this collection are a tribute to his inspirations and to the tradition of Venetian glass blowing.

 

 

Images: Tapio Wirkkala

 

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F e s t i v e    I N S P I R A T I O N S

Text: Divya Agrawal

Diwali is here. 
It's early morning and crackers are already booming! 
The slight morning chill in Mumbai air gives a Diwali feel in an otherwise hot day..

Homes, buildings, bazaars are all decked up for this very special occasion. Traffic has been dense and markets have been a maze, with families out for last minute preparations. Colorful kandeels, string lights, basketful of pretty diyas & puja items are on display in road side stalls, all an invitation to celebrate.

As I ready up to make rangolis, cook delicacies & light up my home and heart :) here's a very special collection of emotions and elements I associate with this grand festival, images that spell 'INDIA' and embody the spirit of festivity!

Images (L to R): beautiful-portals.tumblr.com; bharatdreams.tumblr.com;  indulgy.com

God, all portals lead to you

Images (clockwise from top left): rafimmedia photography;  source unknown;  noisypilgrims.com

Of flowers & devotion

Images (L to R): Pinterest (NomadicDecor);  Pinterest (dxr20);  sarahsarna.com

Colorful interiors & festive looks

Images (L to R): Pinterest (Prismma);  CoffeeCloud; trinetra.org.uk

Celebration, In and around

Images (L to R):    flickr;  flickr (hala2009);  verycoolphotoblog.com 

Prayer & reverence

Images (clockwise from top left): The East coast Desi;  Dhruv Singh Couture; indiaunimagined.com

Of beauty & tradition

Images (L to R): Raw Mango;  Flickr (Adrian Whelan);  viyahshadinikah.tumblr.com

Enriching, body & soul

Images (L to R): Pinterest (Prismma);  bing.com;  travel-ideas.makemytrip.com

The victory of good over evil

Images (L to R): thecuratedmagazine.com;  clothingandjewellery.blogspot.ca;  flickr (dinesh maneer)

All things Indian : Color, design

Images (L to R): mandeep nagi;  toryburch.com;  Flickr (dmglazebrook)

detailed & divine

Images (L to R):  cgtantra.com;  indianeagle.com;  Flickr (M Majakovskij)

And, to sum it up, 

'bhakti' - devotion and joy...

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C O L O R     m e    M O N S O O N

Text: Divya Agrawal

 Monsoon is here! 

The heat is slowly peeling away. 

Gulmohars & Jacarandas are in full bloom, a spectacle in orange & purple. 

Colorful umbrellas are out.

 Little children are enjoying a dance under pouring skies.

Maybe we too should join and soak in the feel of this very special season. 

Monsoon is another season of color to me. Its the time when everything goes green. And, I try to add color to eveything to tide over the grey & blue :)

So, here we are with a gorgeous collection of colorful products, all handmade by some very talented artists. 

(Perhaps a cue to pick up that hobby you left behind, while it pours outside) 
Click on Image credits to go to respective stores, where these products are available for purchase

Images: 1. PrinceDesignUK; 2. OnepearTree; 3. pmodesign; 4. peifferStudios

Ceramics that say 'Aqua', in various hues of blue & green. 

The leaf shape platter with crackled glass glaze, made from recycled colored glass bottles is my favorite. 

The porcelain salt & pepper shakers are so quirky.

Images: 5. ShebboDesign; 6. CoastalMaineCreation; 7. ADIKILAV

I like the look of this diaphanous hand stamped cotton scarf. A hand tooled 'hedwig'* leather book mark for those of us looking to spend a rainy afternoon curled up with a book.

Images: 8. schalleszter; 9. blimpcat

The Eskimo looks happy on the superbly illustrated iceberg! 
S(he) can certainly do with some steaming hot Caffè - the menu is exhaustive :) 

Images: 10. linkeldesigns; 11. 2vaani; 12. cooljewelrydesign; 13. Lulya; 14. CreaShines; 15. Grimme

'An assortment of jewelry'

Mustard teardrops set in brass bead caps bring just the dash of color on a rainy day. 

The amethyst pendant & pearl-shell neck piece are so raw & natural..

Tree of Life cufflinks - anyone? 

Images: 16. TheWanderingWorkshop; 17. lepetitpot; 18. manzanitakids; 19. Vibys; 20. SewnNatural

For the little ones..

Innovative animal gift wrap packs & colorful wooden toys.

These red suede boots are fit for a princess!

Bunnies from one of my favorite stores - SewnNatural (Do check this one out - they have amazing merchandize, all hand made in the most beautiful prints & equally stunning designs)

Images: 21. BcCreativeDesigns; 22. etco; 23. ionesAttic; 24. claylicious; 25. zime

Aren't the aspen wood coasters gorgeous? 

I love the white paper machie bowl with gold leaf inlay. 

Hand painted Calla lilies look perfectly framed on the vintage porcelain vase.

That was enough monsoon color to last you an afternoon :) 

Till we meet another rainy day...a cappuccino from me to you! 

* Hedwig: Harry potter's  pet owl in Harry Potter series

Images: Courtsey respective Etsy shops

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O  C  H  R  E     T  O  N  E  S

Text: Divya Agrawal

Ochre : The color evokes earthy imagery. 

It gives an impression of depth & richness, of the traditional...This is a color that has for long fascinated me. Teamed with blues & reds this color has been used since ancient times in textiles & embroideries, to stunning effect. 

Spring is around the corner.. I am just back from a vacation in the plains of North India where fields are a riot of mustard. Couple this with Holi and you can't blame me for having color on mind - lots of it :) To share this very 'colored' emotion, here I am with a selection of products (most of them handmade), for our readers to feast on - all with a dash of OCHRE!

Pssst...If you are in a mood to indulge, the links are included in Image credits

Images : 1. Etsy giardino;  2. travelpod.com;  3. Etsy nouveaudesigns

This is all so eye catching! A hand printed cushion, a door in Tunisia and an advent calendar featuring a streetscape from Amsterdam - I feel like opening each of these tiny flaps to see what's hidden inside..

Images: 4. vivioli-babiesfashionlife.blogspot.com;  5. Etsy lillipopsdesigns

Images (Etsy): 6. DanteTerzigni;  7. poolponydesign;  8. EloiseRenouf;  9. theblackbirdsings

Did you also notice that all these illustrations say "Nature" :)

Images (Etsy) : 10. ScoutandWhistle;  11. LittleJoobieBoo;  12. OleGlerup; 13. elukka

  

The patterns on this Aztec weave cushion are traditional, love how well the colors blend. The ceramic lamp - wow!

Images (Etsy): 14. LittleThingsHappen;  15. lluviadesigns;  16. theDeerCreekHouse;  17. elfinadesign

Images (Etsy except 21): 18. linkeldesigns;  19. emmalovesxxx;  20. juliaedean;  21. modcloth.com;  22. RoaringRetro

Ochre glass beads set in brass bead caps make for such a dainty piece.

Images: 23. summerfielddesign.wordpress.com;  24. housetohome.co.uk

Ochre wall paint & wood tones - perfect pairing!

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