BY THE INDIAN TRAVEL CRAFTSMAN
South India
From where I stood, there was no way to guess what was cooking inside the large mansion. From outside the house, I could not guess what was being cooked inside, even though the strong scent could have led me on. Crispy sweetmeats simmering and sizzling in huge bronze pots. A graceful woman kept going back and forth carrying large bowls of baked candies on her hip. From another room came the whisper of the television. Standing by the door, the curvy figure of a young beauty a young woman acknowledged my presence with a delicate smile.
In the courtyard, two little boys played with sticks and sand. There was no separation between life and work, among family and colleagues. I wondered what their working hours were.
The Jasmine Lady of Madurai
The jasmine, called Mallipoo in Tamil, is said to have risen to significance when the legendary Kind Pari spotted it during one of his hunting trips
Narrative • South India
A Sleepy Hamlet
On the banks of the Betwa River, lies a sleepy hamlet named Orchha. It was the capital of the erstwhile eponymous princely state...
Narrative • Orchha
In Search of Artisans
Delve into our journey with Hole & Corner across Rajasthan where we explored handicraft and textile traditions in this land of plenty...
Behind-The-Scenes • North India
Where Art is Made
This journey explores the many handicraft traditions ranging from pottery to textiles in the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh...
Bespoke Journey • North India
Palais De Mahe
The gentle rumbling of the sea beckons you towards worlds long lost – of palaces with high ceilings
Hotel Guide • South India
Polo, the game of kings
On the polo ground, two teams of four players on horseback rush in the direction of the wooden ball, jumping, flying, and whistling through the air...
