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Bringing Ganpati Home in the UK

Bappa can travel a long way from home. The tradition doesn't have to be left behind — a little shadu maati, a bucket ...

Sep 2, 2026

The Nine Colours of Navratri

Nine nights. Nine colours. One increasingly ambitious WhatsApp group. The Navratri colours for 2026 — and how to join...

Sep 2, 2026

What Makes a Jaipuri Rajai

Light enough to fold under your arm, warm enough for a cold night, and printed one wooden block at a time. The Jaipur...

Sep 2, 2026

The Art of the Hand-Block

A wooden block. A length of cotton. Colour, judgement, rhythm — and a pair of hands that knows exactly where the next...

Sep 1, 2026