During festivals and pooja, friends and family are given the Arishina and Kumkuma (Haldi and Kumkum) and the prasada (blessed food) like Kosambari, Gugri, Sathyanarayana Prasada (sooji halwa) are … [Read more...]
Head Ring making – Simbi – Support for head loads making – Suggan Pad making
The head rings played a very important role in the earlier days to carry loads on the head. Even now, many vegetable vendors place the basket of vegetables on the head and use a head … [Read more...]
Palash Leaves Plates Making – Muttala Yele – Traditional Leaf Plates
During festivals and family occasions, guests are served a sumptuous meal on a Banana leaf or a plate made from the Palash tree (a.k.a. Dhak, Bastard Teak, or Parrot Tree). Palash … [Read more...]
Carnation Lily Bouquet
Here is a simple fresh flower bouquet idea for the holiday season. It is a bunch of Carnations and Lilies in Orange and Yellow hues. You can include color paper around each flower to … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Leaves Spoon Making
As the Jackfruit tree leaves are sturdy, they are used to make many containers since a very long time. One of the things you can make is a spoon. The shape of the leaves are appropriate to … [Read more...]
Summer Fruits Arrangement
I have noticed in weddings, the buffet hall has one corner dedicated to fruit arrangements. They are grand and done by professional vegetable and fruit carvers. I am sure at the end of the … [Read more...]
Rangoli 18 – Flower Bunch
Flower Bunch is a simple rangoli. Children can easily try to create this rangoli. Method: Dots 15 to 8 Middle Join the dots as shown in the picture below. … [Read more...]
Plants in Bottles
Plant in used bottles and save the environment. Sounds preachy?!, but try this to decorate your balcony or peripheral wall. You can hang them vertically or horizontally in various patterns … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Elegant
This flower arrangement is a composition using driftwood and Gerbera flowers. Materials required: Driftwood A piece of Oasis / Sponge 3 Gerbera flowers 3 sticks 3 Large dark green … [Read more...]
Sphinx Flower Arrangement
Sphinx Flower Arrangement is composed using a driftwood. When wood and flowers come together, it is appeasing to the eyes. The ruggedness of the driftwood along with the sturdy Philodendron leaf … [Read more...]
Up In The Air Flower Arrangement
A flower arrangement hanging in the air gives a sense of freedom to the room. Materials required: Flowers Foliage A hanging flower basket or bamboo Method: Keep a small container with … [Read more...]
Roses made using Crepe paper
Making roses using crepe paper is another fun way of being creative. Materials required: Crepe paper Cutting pliers Wires for stalks Leaves Scissors Glue Thread Green glue … [Read more...]
Artificial Rose Buds Arrangement
If you have a dozen artificial red rose buds stems. Just arrange it in a brass long vase. A simple, yet eye-catching arrangement is ready to woo your guests! … [Read more...]
Charade Flower Arrangement
Flower arrangement cannot get any simpler than this composition. Charade Flower Arrangement is sure to soothe your nerves. Materials required: 1 shallow container 1 flower arrangement … [Read more...]
Aluminum Engraving
Aluminum engraving is an art on thick Aluminum Sheet. Materials required: Thick Aluminum Sheet Engraving tool Design sheet Carbon sheet Method: Clean the Aluminum sheet. Keep … [Read more...]
Vibrant Flower Arrangement
Vibrant flower arrangement is a composition of Lagerstroemia and Lilies. Materials required: Langerstroemia stalks Lily stalks Few Carnations Foliage 1 Basket Flower arranging … [Read more...]
Spicy Flower Arrangement
Cinnamon used in the arrangement adds spice to Spicy Flower Arrangement. Materials required: A glass bowl or jar Few rolls of Cinnamon Few Gerbera Flowers Flower water tubes Orange rind … [Read more...]
Melting Pot Flower Arrangement
Flower arrangements are a joy in the house. It can brighter any dark corner and is an opportunity for the host to show off their talent. Materials required: One wide container 1 Flower pin … [Read more...]
Happy Flower Arrangement
Happy Flower Arrangement is made using Roses, Golden Rods, and Colocasia leaves. Materials required: 1 Shallow Container Flower Arranging Sponge 3 Colocasia leaves 5 Red Roses 2 Golden … [Read more...]
Cotton Jasmine Buds
Making Cotton Jasmine Buds garland is a fascinating art. The garland looks real and beautiful when it adorns the gods and goddess’s idols and photographs. It looks good on doors too. Materials … [Read more...]
