9 things to look at when looking for nameplates
The first thing people look for when they come looking for you at home is your nameplate. All the more reason you should keep the following things in mind when you go looking for a nameplate for yourself. 1. Independent house v/s Apartment If you’re looking for a nameplate for
Meet the maker: Shreedevi Madhavan – Earthen Jewellery
If you’re familiar with the art of terracotta, you’d know it’s one of the most fascinating facets of pottery. To adapt and use the complex art to create gorgeous jewellery, though, requires special skill — and that’s exactly the kind of talent we’re featuring today. Meet Shreedevi Madhavan — a
The story of 16 men whose names are now in the Oxford English Dictionary
Names and nomenclatures are important, interesting and fun. It’s why we make it a point to put a lot of thought into the ideas for the products that showcase them. Happily, all this hard work has helped us become India’s most accomplished maker of name plates and, in the process,
The Studio Potters’ Market at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2016
The wheel is the greatest invention known to mankind — just ask the people who use it frequently to created masterpieces and you’ll get a hoard of reasons why. Away from the clamour and splendour of the exhibition and stalls, there was an alley that led to a nook full
Meet the maker: Apoorva Kamat & Sruthi Kande – Karmantik
To take an audacious leap from a stable job to the dubiety of entrepreneurship is daunting at any age. To drop everything and start your own footwear brand in your early twenties, though, is something else altogether. Meet Apoorva Kamat and Sruthi Kande, the founders of the handcrafted footwear brand
Meet the maker: Kavya Sundaram – Studio Dhi
What’s the difference between a house and a home? A house is habitable, but it lacks the warmth, comfort, and aesthetics that a home provides. Studio Dhi, simply put, helps transform a house into your home. Meet Kavya Sundaram — the founder of the brand that produces a range of
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2016 Handbook Vol. VI: Making A Difference
Philanthropy isn’t a cinch. To have a conscience that allows you to donate time, effort, and money to uplift less fortunate is commendable. At Kala Ghoda, amidst a bunch of commercial makers were a few who spent nine whole days at the event with the sole purpose of giving back
Tripping on Indian Creativity #3
Roughly speaking, dictionary dot com defines creativity as the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships or the like and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, and interpretations using the power of imagination. At Engrave, we worship this ability to create and recreate in India day in and
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2016 Handbook Vol. V: Women’s Empowerment
As spectacular as it is every year, the 2016 edition of Kala Ghoda, too, was a delightful concoction of marvellous artistry and grandeur. While most eyes were fixated at the commercial side of the event, there were some selfless groups who made their presence felt through their altruistic deeds. The
Valentine’s Day Flea Market at the InMobi Office
It’s not for nothing that InMobi has been chosen as one of the best workplaces in India. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day, they invited Engrave to set up a flea market at their corporate office in Bangalore. Featuring some of our most interesting makers, the place was buzzing with colour, conversation,