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Sarangi Journal explores distinctive objects, considered design, craftsmanship, art and adornment.

  • 6 reasons to take the Chennai Metro when visiting Sarangi
    February 20, 2018 Mallika Priya

    6 reasons to take the Chennai Metro when visiting Sarangi

    Are you visiting Chennai? Generally known as a keeper of South Indian traditions, the city’s progressive and innovative initiatives will not fail to impress. Take for instance the metro rail, a favorite for its numerous fascinating initiatives. We suggest you take the metro...

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  • Annapakshi - The Queen of Motifs
    January 28, 2018 Mallika Priya

    Annapakshi - The Queen of Motifs

    Motif by definition is a recurring piece of idea that is reflected throughout in an artistic work. They are the narrative element reverberating the sole voice in a literature. Motifs could be any one or more of the following: a...

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  • Shades Of Rainbow And Hearts
    January 22, 2018 Mallika Priya

    Shades Of Rainbow And Hearts

    The streets of Kanchipuram are the womb to flawless Kanchipuram silk saris. The paths leading to the weavers' adobe are woven with ethnicity, warm aura and shades of the rainbow. The alluring endearment in the weaver's heart is carefully interwoven...

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  • Happy Mother's Day
    May 14, 2017 Akshat Jain

    Happy Mother's Day

    She's a woman unlike any other; give her a gift that's unlike any other. Sarangi greets you and wishes you a happy Mother's Day. This year, Mother's Day is on May 14th.

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  • The New Year Around India
    April 5, 2017 Mallika Priya

    The New Year Around India

    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...

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  • March 7, 2017 Mallika Priya

    The Psychology of Colour : Red

    The colour red sits on top of the rainbow. It is thought to be the first colour perceived by babies. Red embodied the secret of life to the ancients. According to the poet Yeats, 'Red is the colour of magic...

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  • November 13, 2015 Akshat Jain

    Chintadripet: Its Connection To The Weaving Trade

    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...

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  • January 26, 2015 Mallika Priya

    Tricolour ~ Republic Day India

    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...

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