Have you been to the Craft Corner store in Indiranagar? It’s hard to miss the signs if you are a regular at Barbecue Nation and a fan of eco-friendly products. I think colorful jewelery boxes made of handmade paper with detailed paisley design can make for good gifts. What do you think? Apart from the looks, if they are handy, compact and score good on storage, what more can one ask for? The pens and notebooks are my personal favorite. Do you have any such corner stores in your neighborhood? If yes, write about them with a link in the comments section. Image courtesy: Craft Corner
If you live in Bangalore, have you heard of Grasshopper? The stylish boutique-cum-restaurant has received some rave reviews for housing art, food, and fashion under one roof. I’m told the delicacies are made from hand-picked vegetables and it’s a haven for non-vegetarians. But, the one thing that caught my eye was a gallery on the mezzanine floor of Grasshopper that exhibits handmade paper lamps by Jenny Pinto. I’m a sucker for all things eco-friendly; never ceases to fascinate me. How about some window shopping? This conical lamp shade made from handmade paper will look stylish and elegant in any living room. Aren’t you dumbfounded by the creative use of materials – stone, copper and banana fiber? Interesting shape this one, though I have to admit it’s a little spooky for my taste. This chandelier would make for good conversation. Quite unlike the glass pieces our eyes are trained to seeing.…