Flowers arranged in a hanging basket adds a mystic touch and is very practical when young toddlers are at home or are invited. Materials Required for a Hanging Basket Arrangement: A hanging … [Read more...]
Ananthanagantu Rangoli
This Rangoli / pattern is drawn on Ananthapadmanabha Vratha / festival of Vishnu. First draw 15 X 15 dots and join as shown below: The Ananthanagantu rangoli can be filled with colors too. … [Read more...]
Sogetsu Ikebana Shell Bloom
This flower arrangement is from the Sogetsu Ikebana school of Ikebana. Materials Required for Sogetsu Ikebana Shell Bloom: 1 big Sea Shell 1 Palm leaf 1 Red Rose 1 bunch white Aster or … [Read more...]
Rathasapthami Rangoli
Rathasapthami is a festival in honor of Sun god. On this day a Rathasapthami rangoli / kolam (patterns drawn using chalk powder) of ratha / chariot is drawn inside the shrine of … [Read more...]
Ivy Gourd Arrangement Three Blind Mice
Ivy gourd as blind mice makes a funny arrangement to the delight of children and the children themselves will love to do this craft work. Materials Required for Ivy Gourd Arrangement: 3 Tindli … [Read more...]
Kashaya Powder Recipe – Kadha Powder Recipe – Kashayam Powder Recipe – Herbal Decoction Recipe
Kashaya is a decoction prepared by boiling a powder prepared using herbs and spices. This home remedy when consumed gives relief from common cold and cough. If consumed everyday gives very … [Read more...]
Gerbera Flower Arrangement Sunrise
Flower Gerberas represents Sun very well in a flower arrangement. This Ikebana is a variation of the Shoka style called Niju-ike, where the arrangment is done on two different levels in a double … [Read more...]
Vegetable Arrangement
Vegetables in different colors are very attractive when arranged on a tray and displayed on the side stand of the dining area. The vegetables can be arranged in contrast with the other to get the … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Flowery Cycle Cart
Flowers arranged in a small Cycle Cart. Materials Required for this Flower Arrangement: 1 Cycle Cart made of Bamboo or Cane Tiny Flower bunches, Orchids like Crucifix Orchids Few Twigs A … [Read more...]
Thorana
The excitement of festival starts with the aroma of fresh Mango leaves bought home from market to string them into a thorana / festoons to adorn the front door welcoming all the goodness and happiness … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Turkey Fruit Carving
You can be rest assured that this Turkey will not squawk at your dining table. Materials Required for Turkey Fruit Carving: 1 Big and long Pineapple with a stem and fresh leaves 1 Red Dry … [Read more...]
Ohara school of Ikebana
Ohara school of Ikebana was started earlier than So-Getsu school. Unshin Ohara (1861-1916), the founder of the Ohara School of Ikebana, was born in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. He slowly adapted … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement Shell Beauty with Baby Breath Flowers
Flower arrangement in a big sea shell using Baby Breath Flowers. Materials Required for Flower Arrangement with Baby Breath Flowers: 1 Big Shell A Ceramic Tray Sand to fill the Ceramic … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Ice Cream Cones
Before you shriek with disgust, this is part of vegetable carving. These ice-cream cones are very easy to make and it makes a fun presentation at a kids party. Materials Required for making … [Read more...]
Homemade Brahmi Amla Hair Oil
Homemade Brahmi Amla Hair Oil prepared using Brahmi / Thyme shaped Gratiola leaves and Indian Gooseberries. Materials Required for Homemade Brahmi Amla Hair Oil: 1 Cup Yellu enne/Til/Sesame … [Read more...]
Pineapple Lamp Shade
This is a Do It Yourself post to make Pineapple Lamp Shade. Pineapple Lamp Shade falls under the broader category of Fruit Carving / Vegetable Carving and can be used when you have guests … [Read more...]
Cucumber Gondola
Cucumber Gondola is a Cucumber Carving in the shape of a Gondola. Vegetable carving is an interesting hobby for children and adults. Materials Required for making Cucumber Gondola: A small curved … [Read more...]
Tomato Rose Flower
Cut a tomato into a beautiful Tomato Rose Flower and use it for decorating your dish or the dining table. Materials Required to make a Tomato Rose Flower: 1 Tomato Knife Mint … [Read more...]
Gejje Vastra – Vastramala – How to make cotton vastra for God
Gejje Vastra is a string prepared using cotton. This is offered to Gods and Goddesses during festival pooja/ritual after the abhishekha (bathing the idols) as a representation of … [Read more...]
Manthrakshathe
Colored raw rice used during pujas/rituals by Hindus is called Manthrakshathe. Manthrakshathe can be either red colored or yellow colored. This is also used by elders while blessing youngsters. … [Read more...]
