Pookalam (Flower Rangoli / Pattern), the art of designing floral carpets on the day of Onam festival in Kerala welcome their beloved king Mahabali. Pookalam Art can be made on … [Read more...]
Pookalam
Flower arrangement of Indian origin is Pookalam. “Poo” means flower and “kalam” design in Malayalam. The flowers are laid out in beautiful patterns on the floor. Traditionally laying out Pookalam is a … [Read more...]
Sogetsu Arrangement Oriental Serendipity
A silver tray displays a Sogetsu arrangement of dwarf umbrella tree branches and aromatic oriental lilies. Cannon ball tree branches can also be used. Materials Required: 1 Silver Tray 2 … [Read more...]
Dutch Style Fruit Flowers and Light Arrangement
This is Dutch style of flower arrangement. The materials used range from fruits, flowers and candles. The different hues of flowers and fruits complement each other with candles lighting up the … [Read more...]
Hanging Basket Arrangement
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...]
