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India’s culturally diverse life comes alive through its conventional art forms. Each region in the country boasts a rich legacy of folk and tribal arts that are now recognised the world over owing to their inherent and distinct design characteristics. Be it the human experiences entombed with stick figures and geometric spirals seen in the Warli art of Maharashtra, the usage of lines, dots, and strong visual motifs seen in the Gond art of Madhya Pradesh, or the bold dot pattern and earth colours seen in Bhil art to make their stories come alive, Indian folk art and artists are slowly making a signature uniquely their own.
With our convergence on the symbol signifying the ‘Enso’ or circle of enlightenment, we shine light on the Indian modernists who have immortalized the ‘dot’, ‘bindu’, or ‘shunya’ with their exceptional works.

INTERIORS CO-DESIGNED BY NIKITA HARISINGHANI & KNS ARCHITECTS

Creative women have been crucial to the evolution of design. Back in 1971, Lina Nochlin, a feminist art historian, asked “Why have there been no great women artists?” In honour of International Women’s Day, we pay tribute to 4 visionary women artists who succeeded against all odds, and whose contributions to the world of art have been indisputable.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we revisit these artists’ unique aesthetic in the form

This year, we’d like to make a splash and bring around Valentine’s Day to what has always been its best part – the desserts! We collaborated with the culinary sous chef at Parallel Hotel, Udaipur to bring you a lowdown on everything – from cookies to cupcakes, truffles, pies, cheesecakes, and more in between.

Tease their taste buds with these decadent dessert pairings perfect for surprising your significant other. Better yet, make them together…Whether it’s a slice of cheesecake, a cookie or two, or chocolate fondue, there’s no better way to say “I love you”!

Love is the answer, the reason, the motivation.
In the spirit of love, we wanted to thank our lovely community with a gift – 2 gifts to be exact! Through the start of this year, we’ve been making a list and rounding up your most loved The House Of Things pieces to make up the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift.
From a dramatic art cabinet inspired by Henri Matisse to a stunning stationery collectible from Ira Udaipur, we are giving these goodies away to 2 lucky winners!

Create the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable evening and include an enriching drink to shake things up for your Valentine’s Day dinner plans. The most romantic cocktails tend to feature favourite aphrodisiacs like strawberries and wine; occasionally a bit of chocolate. We partnered with master mixologist and “Cocktail Cupid”, Nitin Tewari to craft drinks easy to mix up, concoct, and stir - ideal before, during, or after the meal.

Kunaal Kyhaan Seolekar is the namesake behind the creative design studio, studioHAUS and design brand, Koy, based in Pune, India. In a little over a few years, Kunaal and his multi-faceted design practice has grown into a state-of-the-art studio and workshop which caches a global conversation to India’s artistic heritage.

Providing a much-needed escapism with its binge-able episodes, Netflix’s hit show, “Emily in Paris” proffers plenty of inspiration filled with love, fashion, and the impressive architecture and interior design seen in Paris as its lead, marketing executive and social media influencer, Emily Cooper fascinates the world with her inimitable world. While Emily’s apartment offers a swoon-worthy interior aesthetic, her office, “Savoir”, particularly embodies the immaculate and effortlessly

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Co-founder of award-winning architectural

Noorein Kapoor is known for her bold use of colours and wedding textures and patterns to devise a wondrous aesthetic that transcends the ordinary.
This holiday season, the Mumbai-based interior designer offers her expert advice on instilling a warm vibe into your spaces.
Read on to discover the designer’s top picks and her holiday favourites from our collection.