Funk.licious
October 19, 2011
Hi everyone! Richa from MalaHandmade here with a love letter to Funk.licious, an amazing line of funky home furnishings that I adore. Back in early spring, I wrote about moving being inspired by a recent trip to India and the amazing style of Good Earth, one of India’s audacious new design stores. My husband literally had to pry my hands off of the pop art inspired pieces throughout the store: graphic scenes of Bollywood heroines silk screened onto bedspreads and trays, tea sets with kitschy quotes. I had absolutely no space left in my packed luggage for another funky cushion, no matter now: Funka.licious to the rescue!
Self described as kitsch, retro, pop, colorful, and unconventional, the line’s punchy cushion covers are a lot of fun. Bollywood images are collaged on top of traditional paisley motifs for a majority of designs, making this the perfect accent piece for Bollywood lovers among you. I’m love with the pictures of old Maharajas with stars in their eyes, which would be a great conversation piece. It’s fun to browse through the designs and pick out a favorite, but a few of you might be wondering how to actually incorporate such a bold piece into your home. I’ve found that these pieces are best used sparingly to pack the best punch – as the lone accent pillow for a side chair, or the focus in a group of other colorful pillows. I also really love really bold pieces like this set against white and other light colors. Share tips for how you incorporate Indian pop art into your homes in the comments below!
source: funk.licious
by ST in Accessories, Art, Bag, Fashion, Gifts, Global, Handmade, India, Richa Gulati
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It’s The Small Things After All…
September 23, 2011
Hello world! I’ve been away for quite some time:( Can’t believe I’ve missed so much. Let’s not waste anytime and get right to my virtual discoveries.
We discovered an adorable site called Small Things After All about global home decor. Small Things After All is an online retail shop for home decor accessories, textiles gifts and much more. I love the hint of rustic vibe and that the vendors are sourced from all over the world. You will find accessories and gifts that are handmade, artisan created with an eco friendly and sustainable flair. My favorites? The Tasseletta quilt, antique-y bottle lanterns, and of course, the vibrant elephant sachet pillow. Adding to my Christmas list!
* A few of the products below are part of their new collection, which will be introduced October 1st!
source: Small Things After All
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Sundeep @ Designwali says:
September 23, 2011 at 7:24 am
What a great little spot! Love those chinese tea light holders!
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Mahesh says:
September 25, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Very good finding! I just visit the store and found many more amazing stuffs. Folk Art Pillows are the one I was looking for since many days. This store has got great collection of modern yet tradition touching objects.
Cool toys for babies at such a good price!
Wow! I could not stop myself from shopping till it’s in stock.
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Divya@SHP says:
September 27, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Welcome back girls! You’ve definitely been missed!
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MUNY and our Spring Trunkshow
May 10, 2011
Hi everyone! Richa from Mala Handmade here happy to report that BollyInstyle’s first designer get-together was a rousing success! When a regular reader and Moonsoup boutique owner contacted us about hosting some artisans we had recently featured on the blog for an event, we loved the idea. Building an online community is fantastic, but having the chance to meet people we write about and help introduce them to the public is really special. It’s so nice to share stories and trade tips with other designers that share a similar aesthetic and appreciation for how hard it is to start a business! But I’m thrilled that we also got the chance to meet other designers that came out to the event.
Samara Mahendru dropped by the event and introduced me to her adorable new children’s line, MUNY (which stands for Mumbai & New York). Samara is currently based in New York but grew up in India with a passion for textiles that I can completely understand. After spending 12 years in New York City working in fashion and design, she launched MUNY with the mission to combine the traditional Indian textiles with contemporary colors and motifs, giving the clothes an eclectic, bohemian and multicultural aesthetic. She aims for a simple, clean silhouette and airy color palettes that feel perfect for children. What I really love, though, is that Samara took the traditional practice of handblocking and amped it up with a twist in her debut collection. In order to give expression to a graphic and illustrative style she loves, Samara designed cute airplanes, skateboarding owls, bold spirals and zigs zags that are handblocked in the traditional Rajasthani style. The result is a playful & whimsical debut collection I adore! I’m grateful that Samara came out to the BollyInstyle event at Moonsoup and shared her designs with us. Here’s the first of many great collaborations aimed at discovering emerging Asian talent!
source: Gurmeet Kaur and MUNY
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Sundeep @ Designwali says:
May 12, 2011 at 4:08 am
Looks like you guys had a fantastic gathering!
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Sheridan French
March 30, 2011
Dear readers, I stepped outside of my apartment this past weekend and though it was the first week of spring, it felt like the cold depths of winter complete with frigid wind and even a few flurries. But I won’t let winter’s last gasps dampen my enthusiasm for spring – or my search for what to wear when the weather finally cooperates! I’ve said before I love tunics and dresses with sleeves as a transitional piece – with leggings or pants they can still take you through some cold days but often come in vibrant prints and with lovely embellishments that are perfect for a new season. That’s why Sheridan French caught my eye (found via twitter): lovely ikat print tunics and dresses in vibrant colors and sari style borders are the staple of her current collection. Her pieces remind me of a brighter Tory Burch, which considering French is a Texan based currently in Forth Worth makes sense! I’m a native Texan myself, born and raised, and bright colors are welcome down south in a way that I miss with all-black New York.
I’m really partial to the Neve dress in both Bali blue and the pink and purple Cosmos; the prints got a hint of the tribal look that’s instyle for spring and the cap sleeves are really cute. I like every color combination of the Georgina dress, though I would wear this as a tunic and not a dress (adding slim pants to a mini dress instantly makes it elegant)! I’m also really partial to French’s adorable “how I wore it” tab: it looks like the designer’s own diary about the inspiration behind a particular piece! And French won my heart with her blog, the Southern Eclectic. New York has heaps of style but I stand firm on the fact there’s a lot of style going on down south, out west. French styled a vibrant blue theory sheath I happen to own with yellow shoes that inspired me…a look to try once it’s truly spring!
Richa from Mala Handmade
source: Sheridan French found via Twitter
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Divya@soundhornplease says:
March 30, 2011 at 10:29 am
Gosh! What gorgeous colours! A true find Richa!
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Sheridan French says:
March 30, 2011 at 11:45 am
THANK YOU! I am so flattered!!! Blushing a bit, too
So thoughtful of you to say such nice words – glad you like the collection <3 xoxo
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Sundeep @ Designwali says:
March 31, 2011 at 6:29 am
These are gorgeous!
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style'n says:
April 1, 2011 at 9:15 am
I absolutely adore her line!
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Purnima says:
April 3, 2011 at 7:22 am
Beautiful..!!!
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Sprouts Of Spring says:
April 6, 2011 at 6:58 am
I am loving these outfits
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Anu@MyDreamCanvas says:
April 15, 2011 at 12:01 pm
These are stunning!
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alpana says:
May 4, 2011 at 8:44 am
loving these! Love the Neve dress too.
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Love is Mighty
March 16, 2011
Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to share a very special post with you today. This past weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Monisha Raja, the spirited designer behind the newly launched line Love is Mighty. Monisha studied at Parsons before spending years as an apparel designer (as well as teaching yoga!) in New York City. But she’s spent most of the past year in India working with tribal artisans and ethical manufacturers to create her gorgeous line of vegan footwear. Monisha says Love is Mighty was born from a desire to create beauty without harming any living beings while promoting traditional arts and crafts, which she believes is a seamless extension of her lifestyle of natural living and adventure.
Love is Mighty’s debut collection spring features vintage fabrics and handcrafted elements from a tribal artisans’ collective in Gujurat and showcases an exceptional combination of ancient artistry and modern design. Monisha had some of her lovely shoes on hand for me to see and I put myself on the (long!) list for the amazing vintage fabric ballet flats – the colorful, traditional patternwork shoes mixed with modern design are breathtaking. And once the weather cooperates, I hope to scoop up the gorgeous green stone and tibetan centerpiece Devi sandals – the lovely ties with beads on the back of the sandals is the perfect touch. The line uses no animal products and utilizes biodegradable and environmentally conscious materials wherever possible, which Monisha ensures by supervising production abroad. I love the beautiful shoes and hope you will love Monisha’s commitment to supporting indigenous communities in India by bringing their exquisite craft into modern design!
source: Love is Mighty
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Gurmeet says:
March 16, 2011 at 8:10 pm
so gorgeous! I want one of each asap:)
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Danielle says:
March 17, 2011 at 10:40 am
Oooh! Fabulous! Where can these items be purchased?
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Divya@Soundhornplease says:
March 20, 2011 at 12:04 am
Absolutely gorgeous! Will check if her FB page has pricing info…
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Monisha says:
March 24, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Hello ladies,
Online shopping coming soon. In the meantime you can get a few of the styles at Debut, NY at 298 Mulberry street.
Thank you for your interest.
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Gurmeet says:
September 23, 2011 at 7:24 am
cool stuff…
Have been looking for something similar – Something contemporary yet with an antique/rustic look – fits well with the theme of my new house.
The baskets look really good as well.
BollyInStyle, Thank you for this wonderful find.