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Ektaa is our blog, which we use as a platform to explore themes of sustainability, art, heritage and creativity

through people and their stories.

Keep reading for inspiration from people’s stories, ideas for art projects at home, insight on artisanal clothing and look backs at histories.

Dec 11, 20233 min read

The Art of Gifting: Finding the 'Perfect' Gift for every Occasion

As the holiday season brings festive cheer and excitement – for some the pressure of gifting can be crippling: how can we make sure that...

Apr 17, 20231 min read

5 Star Lemon Cake

five-star lemon cake recipe -- foolproof, and perfect for even the most amateur of bakers.

Nov 2, 20222 min read

Indo-West Fashion: Origins, Controversies, and the Contemporary

Fashion moves fast, and movements and trends today have started embracing ‘indo-west’ aesthetics. But what does this mean?

Oct 27, 20223 min read

How my Mother Influences my Fashion & Style

A blog post celebrating the ways in which my mother has influenced my fashion and style -- an homage to her aesthetics

Oct 17, 20223 min read

Behind Velvet's Timeless Allure

But good styling is never enough to stay relevant — velvet’s appeal extends beyond the bounds of aesthetics — it’s also about how it’s made

Jul 21, 20222 min read

A Family Recipe: Phirni (With a Twist)

A family recipe, and musings on family, community, and the role that food plays in bringing us together.

Mar 21, 20223 min read

Mysore Magic

Picture blog from our travels to the beautiful heritage city -- Mysore.

Mar 5, 20222 min read

Spring has Sprung, Honey Bear

Spring has sprung, which means its time to embrace lightness, love, and lounge. A short story of my parents' romance in the 60's.

Sep 1, 20212 min read

Capsule Wardrobe and 10x10 Challenge

What is a capsule wardrobe? how is it sustainable? how do you start? We explore these questions, and take on the 10x10 capsule challenge!

Aug 10, 20211 min read

Versatile & Chic: The Silk Scarf

Six ways to style the classic and versatile wardrobe staple: the silk scarf.

Jun 30, 20212 min read

Zero Waste Fashion

This blogpost explores what zero waste fashion means, how you as an individual can embrace the movement.

Apr 1, 20215 min read

11 Indian Small Businesses we Love

In this blog, we’re sharing 11 of our favourite Indian small businesses, and a little bit about what makes them so special.

Mar 1, 20212 min read

Small Business & Community

A blog post celebrating the resilience, creativity, and adaptability of small businesses. Why shop small, and how to support the community.

Feb 15, 20212 min read

Roadtrips and Family Love

This is a blog about roadtrips. But it’s also being far away from the place where you grow up and finding family in that new place.

Feb 2, 20213 min read

Friendship & Sleepovers

Sleepovers entail a special intimacy, because of the hours of uninterrupted time that friends have to spend together.

Jan 26, 20212 min read

A Letter of Gratitude

A letter of gratitude to our community of family and friends, who have supported us and helped us grow through the uncertainty of 2020.

Nov 14, 20205 min read

Small Business Stories: Malika & Sonya

Small business stories of entrepreneurs Malika Aswani & Sonya Sapru, whose work are based on principles of sustainability and love.

Oct 25, 20201 min read

Kamalatmika: The lotus goddess

The last in a 10 part Navratri blog series, focussing on the Dasa Mahavidhya pantheon - 10th century wisdom goddesses.

Oct 24, 20201 min read

Matangi: She who is the measurement of all limbs of creation

The ninth in a 10 part Navratri blog series, focussing on the Dasa Mahavidhya pantheon - 10th century wisdom goddesses.

Oct 23, 20201 min read

Bagalmukhi: she who stops motion at the appropriate time

The eighth in a 10 part Navratri blog series, focussing on the Dasa Mahavidhya pantheon - 10th century wisdom goddesses.

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