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Article Contribution: Charu Roopha Srikanth. Author: Charu Roopha Srikanth, is the founder and designer of Colors & Mirrors, an apparel label. Charu was a featured maker at The Makers Market hosted by By Hand From The Heart in August 2016. She showcased her first collection from her then 1 month old venture.
Meet The Maker: Kritha Makwana of KRITHAA, Ahmedabad
Kritha Makwana shares with us her creative and entrepreneurial journey so far with KRITHAA. Read on. Tell us a bit about yourself My passion for jewelry started while I was … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Razia Kunj of Razia Kunj, Mumbai
Artist – designer, Razia Kunj shares with us in detail about her new collection, the showcase at the By Hand From The Heart Makers Market and more. Read on… Tell … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Reka Ashok, Tamarai, Chennai
Today on the blog, meet Reka Ashok of Tamarai. She shares her label story. Do visit her at our makers market this August. Tell us a bit about yourself. My … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Mridula Harihar, Full Fuse, Bangalore
“Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher”, said William Wordsworth which echoes the aim of Full Fuse’s exhibit this time whose collection is inspired … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Karpagam Anand of JVAALA by KARPAGAM ANAND, Bangalore
Today on the blog, Karpagam Anand of JVAALA by KARPAGAM ANAND, Bangalore shares her label story and her entrepreneurial travel as a jewellery designer. Tell us a bit about yourself. I … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Tanuja Sethi, Shop with ‘Tanuja’, Bhubaneswar
Tanuja is a textile artist. She works from her quaint studio in Bhubaneswar. Her canvas is a tote, tea towel or even a stole. Let’s find out more about the artist, … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Saanya Khatwani of Msafiri, Ahmedabad
On the blog today, Founder – Designer Saanya Khatwani of Msafiri, Ahmedabad shares her story. Tell us a bit about yourself. Originally from Ahmedabad, I graduated from Institute of … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Ikroop Dhillon of Ikroop Glass Art Jewelry, Delhi
Glass artist & jewellery designer, Ikroop Dhillon will showcase her label Ikroop – Glass.Art.Jewelry at the makers market. From glass art to glass jewellery, Ikroop’s designs brings together Italian Glass Art and Indian … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Leena & Mangesh Todkar of Nobodyelse, Nagpur
Beautiful and functional decor by Leena & Mangesh of Nobodyelse, Nagpur will be presented at the makers market this August. Home accents to create your very own Instagram worthy room! … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Madhumita Nath of Ek Katha, Mumbai.
Meet Madhumita Nath, Founder/ Designer of Ek Katha, a sustainable clothing label based in Mumbai. A NID grad Madhumita shares with us her entrepreneurial story.
Meet The Maker: Lalaine Vellakat of Le Rustique, Mumbai
Today day on the blog we feature, Lalaine Vellakat, designer & maker of Le Rustique, Mumbai. She shares with us in brief about her venture and her jewelry line. Read … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Lakshmi Devi of Knotty Love, Chennai
Today on the blog, we feature embroidery artist Lakshmi Devi of Knotty Love, Chennai. She shares in brief about her venture and her debut showcase at our event. Tell us a … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Rashmika Ilango of MiyaMika Terracotta, Coimbatore
Rashmika Ilango of MiyaMika Terracotta, Coimbatore brings to the makers market handcrafted terracotta jewellery and home decor. Today on the blog, she talks about her design venture. Tell us a … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Shishu and Chetna, Madhubani Motifs
Shishu and Chetna, currently employed as software professionals and die-hard art lovers. Born and brought up in a traditional family involved with practicing Mithila art (Madhubani Painting), the sisters have developed a keen interest in folk art forms.
Meet The Maker: Rashmi Bharti of AVANI, Kumaon
Rashmi Bharti and Rajnish Jain founded AVANI, a voluntary organization working in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, located in the middle ranges of the Central Himalayan region. Founded in 1997 to create … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Priya Yadav of Chaakmaati, Delhi
Priya Yadav sculpts ceramic, clay and stoneware jewellery and embellishes her clay elements with vintage coins and gungaroos. An alumunus of College of Art, New Delhi, Priya designs Boho-chic statement … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Joanna Williams of Repurpose Chennai
We feature decoupage artist and decor maker, Joanna Williams of Repurpose on the blog today. She brings to the makers market a beautiful collection of decoupage decor, utilities and storage … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Arshia Bhargava and Avishek Mandal of RIAS Clothing, Jaipur
Today on our Meet The Makers Series; we feature Arshia Bhargava and Avishek Mandal of Designers and Founders of RIAS Clothing, Jaipur; The team shares with us in brief about their … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Divvya Ramanathan of The Corner Window, Chennai
The Corner Window, presents upcycled and reclaimed wood furniture at the By Hand From The Heart Makers Market in Chennai. Thoughtful design and clean comprehensiveness, designer Divvya Ramanathan’s works are … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Shreelekha Lakshmipathy of BeatRoot, Chennai
Today on the blog, we feature Shreelekha Lakshmipathy of BeatRoot a product design agency in Chennai. She shares her label story and more – Read on… Tell us a bit … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Vishakha Ruhela – Mrittika, Noida
Vishakha Ruhela, is the Creative Head and Co-Founder of Mrittika, an Indian fashion accessories brand based in Noida, The label aims to provide its clientele with products exhibiting an elevated aesthetic, made with authentic handcrafted fabrics and leather alternatives, while working directly with a myriad of craft clusters in India, with emphasis on fair pay, sustainability, social conscience and transparency.
Meet The Maker: Menaka Bapuji of Varnuyathe, Chennai
Meet founder- designer Menaka Bapuji at By Hand From The Heart Makers Market this August. Today on the blog Menaka talks in brief about her independent label, USP and her … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Vibitha Edward of Vie, Chennai
Today on the blog, we chat up with Vibitha Edward, Design Principal and Founder of Vie – an accessory design house based in Chennai. Read on … Tell us a … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Jhunjhun Jain of Outlin’d, Delhi
Jhunjhun Jain of Outlin’d will showcase her works at By Hand From The Heart Makers Market in Chennai. She shares with us her creative pursuits and entrepreneurial journey. Read on… … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Sriparna Ray of Bhomra Design Co., Kolkota
Meet Sriparna Ray at By Hand From The Heart Makers Market August Edit in Chennai. Today on the blog the founder and designer of Bhomra Design Co., Kolkota shares with … Continue reading
Meet The Makers: Bharathi Ramesh & Sudha Sridhar, Fruits and Herbs, Chennai
On the blog we feature Bharathi & Sudha, the founders of Fruits and Herbs, a Chennai based Skin and Hair Care brand . Let’s find out about their venture, inspirations … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Sridhar Lakshmanan, Wardha Weaves, Chennai
Magan Sangrahalaya, with the support from Basecamp Social Research Foundation, a Chennai based NGO, is presenting WARDHA WEAVES at the makers market this August. Sridhar Lakshmanan , Managing Trustee of … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Shilpa Mitha of Sueño Souvenir, Chennai
Today on the blog we feature, food miniaturist, Shilpa Mitha of Sueño Souvenir, Chennai. Shilpa talks about her creative business and her showcase at our upcoming makers market event here … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Ekta Surana, TheBakerstation, Chennai
On the blog, Ekta of The Bakerstation speaks about her food venture and her showcase at the makers market. Read on… Tell us a bit about yourself. I am … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Havisha Reddy of Somaras Foods, Chennai
Meet Founder and Head Snack Tester, Havisha of Somaras Foods, Chennai. An engineer turned raw food entrepreneur, Havisha talks about her food venture and more. Read on… Tell us a bit … Continue reading
Meet The Maker: Janani Kannan of Zitter, Chennai
Today on the blog, meet Janani Kannan, Founder and Chocolatier of Zitter, Chennai. At the makers market, Janani will showcase, handcrafted bonbons made from the finest Belgian chocolates and infused with … Continue reading
Chennai Event: Makers Market this August
We are back with another gorgeous makers market featuring original and creative talent in art, craft, lifestyle, fashion and food. The two day market will be held indoors at our … Continue reading
The Story Of Our Logo
Founders / Curators Notes: Since 2011; we have been busy curating what we love doing the most; presenting the makers community in a clean and crisp marketplace format for the … Continue reading
