The Guide battles an overzealous crowd that could easily give kumbh ke mele mein kho jaana a modern twist, to recommend 9 unusual finds at the ongoing Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
The Guide battles an overzealous crowd that could easily give kumbh ke mele mein kho jaana a modern twist, to recommend 9 unusual finds at the ongoing Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Doggie's crash course in meditation
Amitt Khanna has been a long-time Zen practitioner and an animal lover. The two passions converge in a range of feeding bowls, fit for your pampered pet. The dichotomy of emotions is hilarious in this meditating dog food bowl piece. Made from carbon sandstone, you can also use it to decorate a nook of your home.
At: Thou Art and Soul, Stall no 36
For: Rs 10,000
The tree of life holds your pageSure, the book you read while on the train or before you retire for the night tells you stories. Now you can own a bookmark that will offer similar wisdom. This intricately-cut brass bookmark depicting the Tree of Life, talks of the interconnectedness of all life on the planet. The recycled brass metal is also available in floral, leaf, elephant, butterfly and The Circle of Life motifs.
At: Anand Prakash, Stall no 14
Cost: Rs 125
Mangal Pandey twirls his moustache for youMamta Vora of Passion Fruit has made it her goal to bring art to the masses, in the form of crockery, or movie stars painted on plates, in this case. Revere a superstar? Have him hand-painted and nailed on a wall in a way that his unflinching gaze never leaves you. Mamta also takes custom orders, and love-struck couples can get portraits of their sweetheart on the plate.u00a0
At: Passion Fruit, Stall no 51
For: Rs 1,000 onwards
Tribal art with your morning cuppaAdd local flavour to your morning cup of tea or coffee with these handpainted glass coasters capturing Madhubani, Warli or tribal art work. The stained glass effect is courtesy the international paint, which gives it this glossy finish.
At: Baaya Design, stall no 42
For: Rs 775 (a set of 6)
Proverbial pupLet your kid wake up to discover a thought-for-the-day slipped in an envelope snugly held in a pooch's mouth. This hardbound magazine rack made from paper is actually a DIY kit, which encourages kids to cut, colour and then paste various doggie parts on the rack. It can hold approximately five to six magazines.
At: Young Art, Stall no 41
Cost: Rs 180
Bag your own apsaraThis eye-catching orange canvas handbag is embellished with a statue of a Mirror Lady in acrylic. Taking inspiration from our heritage, the assortment of bags includes women in various poses straight out of the Khajuraho, apart from mini replicas of statues at Elephanta and Hampi, making our age-old legacy super chic.
At: R Tistic, Stall no 54
Cost: Rs 1,900
Hit the targetMade from 100% organic cotton, this super-cute tee scored bull's eye on our list. The humour in print promises to be an ideal companion to the chilled beer mug on a sticky Sunday afternoon. The tee is also available in light blue.
At: Chimp, Stall no 20
For: Rs 499
Make mera bharat mahan stylishThe snug pullover is a great way to advertise your incredible India while travelling abroad. This hoodie not only incorporates the spirit of Hindustan but also imbibes the go-green message through choice of colours.
At: BNHS Stall
For: Rs 580
Let her bleat on your tabletop
This adorable sheep made with terracotta has all the makings of being an object of discussion, while entertaining friends over drinks in your living room. Made by rural artisans, this piece is relevantly modern in terms of design appeal. Human figurines and masks made using similar technique are on sale too. Since the fraction of profits will go directly to the artists behind it, if you find this sheep good enough to buy, you will also make a contribution to Sunita.
At: Aakar Pot Art, Stall no 45
Cost: Rs 150
