From our kitchen & workshop

Notes on traditional food, festival décor, and the small details that make both worth doing by hand.

Food

Benefits of Homemade Papad Over Store-Bought

Why sun-dried, hand-rolled papad made in small batches beats mass-produced alternatives on taste, ingredients, and nutrition.

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Food

5 Traditional Maharashtrian Festival Foods You Should Try

A short guide to the snacks and sweets that define Maharashtrian festival tables, from chivda to poshtik ladoo.

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Decoration

Diwali Decoration Ideas With Handmade Toran & Rangoli

Simple, elegant ways to decorate your doorway and hall this Diwali using handmade toran, mahirap, and rangoli.

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Gifting

Corporate Gift Ideas That Actually Get Used

Why a well-made hamper of homemade food and handcrafted décor outperforms generic corporate gifting.

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Food

The Health Benefits of Dink (Edible Gum) Ladoo

A look at why dink ladoo has been a winter and postpartum staple in Maharashtrian households for generations.

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Decoration

Wedding Decoration Tips: Getting Toran & Mahirap Right

How to choose size, colour, and quantity of handmade door décor for a wedding hall or mandap.

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