This festive season, look beyond the ordinary and choose gifts that grow, inspire and give back. From living greens and story-filled hampers to thoughtfully crafted corporate essentials, discover ideas that add lend every celebration more meaning
WORDS by PUNGOLU RUHO & ABHAY SOLOMAN
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Jewellery techniques that are more than two centuries old have had generations of artisans for years working from behind the shadows. MOSAIC shines the spotlight back on the craft and the hands that create them
WORDS by ALISHA UVAIS
Festive dressing always has room for a showstopper pair of shoes. From hand-embroidered sneakers to cork-soled flats, these home-grown brands invite you to dress up without leaving
a heavy footprint behind
WORDS by ALISHA UVAIS
Adornments, tableware, idols and other artefacts made of the precious white
metal could be an apt gifting option during Indian festivities when the creations boast thoughtful design and attention to Indian artisanship. MOSAIC recommends some beautiful home-grown labels to shop from
WORDS by PUNGOLU RUHO
At these ateliers, couture is translated through the bespoke element of craft so that every creation, shaped with precision and patience, becomes silent luxury where the process itself becomes as meaningful as the garment
WORDS by SHARMI ADHIKARY
With the heart of a nomad journeying across the length and breadth of India, ace lensman SANJAY DAS for years has brought to life the authentic socio-cultural character of our country’s festive and folk traditions that have upheld centuries of culture and community against the vagaries of time. While these beautiful vignettes reveal how he was drawn to capture the richness and mystery of a fleeting moment through his viewfinder, this MOSAIC photo essay pays a tribute to the vast canvas of beautiful festivals synonymous with our spiritual tapestry
As told to SHARMI ADHIKARY
Every Mookuthi creation is birthed from a childhood recollection before it transitions into an exquisitely delicate gilded nose ornament. MOSAIC listens to Sarath Selvanathan — the Designer and Founder — thread stories of his journey from Chettinad summers to an eclectic canvas no bigger than a fingertip
WORDS by ALISHA UVAIS
Celebrating heritage recipes derived from his ancestry, Chef Osama Jalali’s repertoire lies in culinary authenticity that celebrates tradition, inheritance, and intention. The food researcher, writer and restaurateur takes MOSAIC on a trip down memory lane that is gastronomically insightful
WORDS by SONALI SEMWAL
Perfection in food comes from patience, passion and respect for every ingredient. Chef Mahabir Singh’s epicurean journey is dotted with delightful stories from his childhood, of festivals and time-honoured inspirations
WORDS by SHARMI ADHIKARY
