kavitha lakshmanan 3/28/24 kavitha lakshmanan 3/28/24

Leela

A maximalist at heart, this project was an exercise in ‘keeping it simple’ and letting the essential shine.

kavitha lakshmanan 3/11/24 kavitha lakshmanan 3/11/24

Kashmiri Papier-mâché Box

A richly decorated colorful artifact made of paper pulp, Kashmiri papier-mâché is a handicraft of Kashmir that was brought by Muslim saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia in the 14th century to medieval India.

kavitha lakshmanan 2/27/24 kavitha lakshmanan 2/27/24

Stenciled Otomi Tenango

Based off of cliff painting in the Tepehua-Otomi mountains or possibly inspired by cave paintings in the Mexican Plateau area are these eye catching Otomi textiles. While some of the shapes tend to be more abstract, most of them are based on motifs that can date back to hundreds of years ago.

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Mexican Huichol Art

The beading style known as Huichol (pronounced wet-chol) is generally ascribed to a process of covering a 3-dimensional form in a single layer of beads, like a mosaic, but with distinctive patterns using geometric shapes and bright colors.

kavitha lakshmanan 12/7/23 kavitha lakshmanan 12/7/23

Faux Bone Inlay

The timeless art of Bone inlay: an ancient decorative technique that involves embedding delicate, hand-carved pieces of bone into the surface of an object. The result makes for a striking pattern–often floral or geometric–of contrasting colors and materials that add surface splendor to any room.

kavitha lakshmanan 11/17/23 kavitha lakshmanan 11/17/23

Memories of a Scooter: an embroidered birthday wish

Spending time with stories of the past. Memories and moments are the most beautiful things in life and no memory is ever alone; it's a trail of memories each with its own associations.

kavitha lakshmanan 10/27/23 kavitha lakshmanan 10/27/23

Lippan Kaam

Pristine, elegant pieces of art made out of rustic clay and mirrors.

Reminds me of Rumi’s quote: “Do not see yourself as a body of clay, see yourself as a mirror reflecting the divine beauty.”

kavitha lakshmanan 10/9/23 kavitha lakshmanan 10/9/23

Home Sweet Home Embroidered Wreath

Handmade embroidered gifts; treasured pieces that speaks from the giver’s soul to the receiver’s heart.

kavitha lakshmanan 9/29/23 kavitha lakshmanan 9/29/23

Kogin Embroidery

Embroidery from Japan: Simple stitches meant for darning and adding warmth to clothing; so much beauty in its simplicity and functionality.

kavitha lakshmanan 9/19/23 kavitha lakshmanan 9/19/23

Brazilian Embroidery

Brazilian Embroidery…This one I find so engaging.

Interestingly, it has nothing to do with Brazil!

kavitha lakshmanan 8/29/23 kavitha lakshmanan 8/29/23

Swedish Embroidery

Embroidered scented pillows made inspired by Delsbosöm Embroidery from Sweden; embroidery that is so beautiful in its simplicity

kavitha lakshmanan 8/24/23 kavitha lakshmanan 8/24/23

Hungarian Embroidery

Saying it with stitches; an embroidery project inspired by Hungarian Folk Embroidery and memories from my childhood.

kavitha lakshmanan 8/23/23 kavitha lakshmanan 8/23/23

Mexican Bordado

Stitching Memories from Mexico, one stitch at a time

kavitha lakshmanan 8/13/23 kavitha lakshmanan 8/13/23

Love Birds

Mated for life, love birds mythology is seen almost all over the world. No animal represents the sentiment of love more than love birds. Very interesting stories from across the globe but read on for two snippets from Indian Mythology.