Sarangi Journal explores distinctive objects, considered design, craftsmanship, art and adornment.
"Potter's wheel in a way symbolises the epitome of civilization. From dust and clay, it gives shape to forms and designs which contain the early dreams of man; but the potter who wields the wheel continues to remain a son...
The world was in a state of turmoil, it was filled with cruel kings and rulers. Unable to bear the sins committed by them, Mother Earth prayed to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, to relive her from these...
The Tamil New Year, known as Puthuvarusham or Puthandu in Tamil, falls in the month of Chithirai. It is on the first day of the year on the Tamil calendar. The New Year, which falls on April 14th, is popularly...
The new year is celebrated all over India at around the same time of the year. It is known by various names; In Tamil Nadu it is Puthandu, in Kerala it is Vishu, in West Bengal it is Naba Barsha...
Chintadripet, a neighbourhood in Chennai, was created in 1734 by the then British governor George Morton Pitt with the settlement of over 230 weaver families to produce cotton for export. It was called “Chinna Thari Pettai”, which in Tamil means...
Every Indian heart swells with pride as the Tricolour unfurls, unleashing waves of patriotism and celebrating the spirit of freedom. Vibrant colours are symbolic of India and its national flag. The Sarangi collection salutes this spirit of freedom and offers...
Diwali brings with it a mood of celebration, prosperity and festivity. It also presents a wonderful opportunity to embrace our tradition in small and beautiful ways. While the festive norms for Diwali are known to almost everyone – young and old,...
As the days grow shorter and evenings cooler, we look forward to a special time of the year – Navaratri, or the nine nights when Devi, the Divine Mother walks the earth to destroy evil, restore virtue and shower her...
