Sarangi Journal

Beads are one of the oldest types of the archaeological artefact - with 100,000-year-old beads made from Nassarius shells thought to be the oldest known jewellery. Imagine that! a 1,00,000 years!

Yellow is the colour of smiles and sunshine. It is bright, cheerful and optimistic. Yellow symbolises intuition and wisdom; it is the natural symbol of enlightenment.

The freedom of imagination is a gift the Gond artists inherit. Simple lines and dots are meticulously and imaginatively drawn to depict a scene from nature and life around.

Handloom weaving has existed and even thrived in India for many millennia. However, it was Gandhiji’s adoption of Khadi which helped it become an emblem of India’s independence movement and handloom weaving a paradigm of self-reliance. What is required is for handloom and Khadi to be adopted into contemporary wear. It is in this area that institutions such as Gandhigram are innovating by adapting and changing to remain relevant to the present time.

Organic desi cotton could well be the fabric of our life and times! It is not just eco-friendly and durable, but also completely natural. A fabric that breathes, it is super-absorbent making it cool to wear all year long. From raw material to finished product, it only spells better cotton all the way…

Arts and crafts of India by Nicholas Barnard is a delightful book that delves into the nuances of the tradition of arts and crafts in India. Prabodh Jain, our founder CEO, with a keen eye for craftsmanship, bought this book almost 23 years ago.

Monsoons spell wistful romance, love and longing, creating a repertoire of traditional folk music…

Discover wonderful arts and crafts, made by the immensely talented artisans of India, through Sarangi. Whether it is the handloom sarees of Maheshwar or items made by up-cycling scrap pieces of fabrics, you'll find a tasteful selection of beautiful products.

The wood carving artisans of Sagara in Karnataka are brilliantly talented. This is a short, personal account of our visit to Sri K.S. Gajanana's workshop, a master of the craft, and the beautiful products made by him.