A curated guide to slow, sustainable living in India
In our new section Samay: Reclaiming Time, we consider how the clock moved differently across the Indian subcontinent before the Industrial Revolution. In ancient India, time was understood as cyclical rather than linear, kaal that encompasses the cosmic dance of creation and destruction. And it …
What does it mean to nurture the future of luxury? Carrying legacy into a data-heavy world? We’re not talking about chatbots in couture or NFTs posing as provenance. Rather, nurturing something slower, more deliberate, a pursuit with purpose. Three minds. Three maps into the future. …
Beejliving presents a guide to caring for clothes. Treat your wardrobe like an heirloom, not a haul The Philosophy Before we get to soap and steam, let’s talk about soul.Clothes, in Indian households, are not things.They’re memories stitched with thread.A silk kurta worn to a …
The ultimate guide to artistic baubles and demi-couture jewellery that evokes the splendor of India without breaking the bank The final embellishment piece to an ensemble is a doodad. Be it around your neck, waist, ankles, fingers, or wrists, jewellery is the ultimate act of …
Accused of being too dowdy for the spotlight, sustainable fashion is now stealing the show at parties For years, conscious togs have been derided for being shapeless sacks that don’t serve at soirées. Well, times have changed, and so have we. Eco couture is bringing …
The top 12 natural deodorants that banish BO and nix nasties for round-the-clock freshness Our sweaty ancestors knew a thing or two about sourcing fragrances from nature. They crafted concoctions from simple ingredients like rose, cardamom, cinnamon, and lily to more unconventional ones like ostrich …