Let us bring in some sun into the house during the cold winters. Yellow and white Gerberas together are a joy to look at and here is just the arrangement for gloomy winter days! Materials … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Divine offering
During Navratri, Bengalis offer Pushpanjali, or the offering of flowers to goddess Durga on all three days of Durga Puja: Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami. Materials required: Carnation stems Rose … [Read more...]
Cotton Jasmine Basket
Jasmine Buds made using Cotton looks real and when a basket is filled with them, it makes a beautiful center piece during festivals. Make plenty of Cotton Jasmine Buds. You can also make … [Read more...]
Rambutan Fruit Arrangement
Rambutan is widely grown in Malaysia and Indonesia and is related to the Lychee family. Now, it is grown in India and also imported from other countries. Rambutan and Dragon … [Read more...]
Mixed Fruit Arrangement
Doctors advice that we need to include different color fruits and vegetables in our diet. India being a tropical country has vibrant color fruits available throughout the year. A fruit … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Song of India
Carnations with palm leaves gives a contrasting look in a white shallow container. Materials required: Shallow container Ikebana Oasis 3 stems of Red Carnations Any tree branch with young … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Simply Red
Carnations in a arrangement looks charming and elegant. Materials required: Shallow container Ikebana Oasis 3 stems of Red Carnations Any tree branch with young fruits A … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Rainforest Fresh
Haliconia cut stems last almost 15 days and this makes them the most sought after flower for arrangements. Here is a flower arrangement that brings an aura of rainforest into your living … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Pretty in Pink
Roses are always great for arrangements. I have used Baby pink Roses with Cypress. Simple, yet elegant. Materials required: Shallow container Ikebana Oasis 5 Roses Few stalks of … [Read more...]
Pedestal Flower Arrangement – Cascade
Pedestal flower arrangements are very popular arrangements and add a splash of color to the decor. Materials Required: Pedestal Stand A piece of Oasis / Sponge 7 to 8 Asparagus Stems 15 to 20 … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Lake in a Jar
This arrangement takes few minutes. I got this bunch of freshly cut Water Lilies off the Lake and slid them into a tall pickle jar (Bharni) with a complementing Green branch. Materials … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Sapthami Pushpanjali to Goddess Saraswathi and Mahatma Gandhiji
Flowers play a very important role in Indian festivals. Internationally too, flower gardens are the most visited by tourists. Flower shows are conducted all over the world showcasing the … [Read more...]
Palash Leaves Cup Making
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...]
Early Monsoon Fruit Arrangement
Early monsoon season in South India is June – July – August. During this season, the fruits available are Indian Plum/Jamun, Dragon Fruit, Jackfruit, Mangoes, and so on. Here is a simple … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Bottle of Love
Red Carnations combined with palm leaves and bulrushes is sure to enhance a romantic evening. Materials required: Few Carnations Transparent bottle Palm leaves Bulrushes Method: Resize … [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...]
Late Monsoon Fruit Arrangement
Late monsoon season in South India is August - September - October. During this season, the fruits available are Guava, Custard Apple, Longan, Australian Grapes, Apple, Pear, Pomegranate and so … [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...]
