A curated guide to slow, sustainable living in India
From silent shifts to radical turns, four creatives speak of how life has transformed with time Transformation isn’t immediate. Or noisy. It requires patience, presence, and the willingness to let life unfold at its own pace. Beejliving traces how a new generation of Indian creatives …
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 …
Aangi is a garment woven with history. In the arid landscape of Shekhawati, Rajasthan, it tells the story of women whose hands, generation after generation, have crafted it with great finesse and artistry. The Aangi, a tight blouse paired with the flowing Ghagri skirt, is …
There are many ways you can support India’s gorgeous handloom industry. I’m sharing what I’ve done over the years, so that it can help you also fall in love with Indian textiles like i have. Explore what’s in your home Open your sister or grand …
Surrounded by the Thar Desert is Bikaner, the desert city of Rajasthan. From here comes Ashok Bishnoi, who in 2004 founded the NGO Hastshilp. Working with folk crafts, he founded The Charkha (formerly knowns as Lokashram) representing the crafts of the region and khadi products. …