One of a kind gifting experience by CuroCarte

by Shrutee K/DNS

Dhokra: A simple, light-coloured wooden tray gets a functional touch from a Dhokra bell metal handle adorned by two female figurines. Reminiscent of the famous 3,500-year-old Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-Daro, this decorative harks back to an ancient heritage. Dhokra is an exclusively handmade art form that uses only natural substances—wax from the Sal tree, clay, and bell metal.

Glasswork: Soda ash and silicate come together in the traditional furnaces of Firozabad to form this unique glasswork votive. Peach hues dance breezily over crackled mosaic to give you an object that’s a blend of functionality and art. Place it in the centre of your dining table to see a delightful interplay of light and shadow, and be ready to be in awe.

Agate: These pink-tinged t-light holders are the ideal combination of beauty and utility. Made from Agate, which both reflects and refracts light, they are eminently functional. Agate is a semiprecious stone distinguished by its unevenly shaped, bright, naturally occurring bands of colour; it is extracted from volcanic rock and has a crisp, hard finish owing to its crystalline structure.

Marble Inlay: This set of two votives is a beautiful representation of the old, elegant art of marble inlay work, also known as Parchin Kari. The marble inlay was created by lapidaries cutting semiprecious stones of deep blue and tantalising red to precisely match floral motifs outlined on the surface of the marble, and pressing them into it. With light from the candles reflected as an effulgent glow by the white marble, this decorative blends beauty and utility perfectly.

Leather Lamp: Gorgeous peacock feathers virtually flutter to life in this vividly colourful ceiling lamp. Red and green come together seamlessly to create imagery that is evocative of the villages and forests of India. What had started in ancient Andhra Pradesh as leather shadow-puppetry under the patronage of the Satavahana dynasty, evolved into the making of unique lanterns that create such contemporary elegant pieces.

Patchwork: This wall art is a result of the patchwork technique in which different pieces of embroidered cloth are joined to produce the likeness in mind. In India, patchworking originated in Rajasthan with the mundane reason to add life to worn clothes. Soon, the artistic possibilities of this utilitarian skill turned it into a popular art form.

Tarkashi: Indulge your artistic sensibilities by giving your tissue storage box the ultimate makeover with Tarkashi. The craft of brass inlay in wood, Tarkashi can be traced back to the 19th century where intricate and geometric patterns are finely etched into wood. Add some old-world charm to your home with this signature range premium tissue box, a true testament of the creative bent of your mind.

About Insignia collection: CuroCarte’s exclusive Insignia collection offers you gifting ideas and options that are not just original, but also tailor-made to complement your loved ones’ taste, choices and their personality. Is your sister the life of the party? Does your brother redefine sophistication? The Insignia collection has gifting options for everyone you love. Allowing you to pick the kind of personality you want to choose a gift for, we curate an exclusive list of products from all over the world that we think will suit the recipient perfectly. With the Insignia collection, CuroCarte aims to help you give your loved ones a happy surprise!

Ananya Birla’s comments: “Insignia is our Diwali Collection, where our design team has collaborated with the makers to create this collection. The designs are exclusive to us such as the marble inlay collection. This collection has been created keeping in mind. In today’s world, gifting has become more of an impersonal chore rather than a heartfelt expression of your gratitude and love. We at CuroCarte believe that gifting is much more than just an anonymous box of sweets, and even though it’s always the thought that counts, why not choose to let it reflect through your gifts? With an intention to make gifting a personalised ritual again, we handpicked unique items from all over the world, forming our Insignia collection.”