Anshu Khanna

The royal muse

September 25, 2020

Poise, elegance and grace define the royals of India and The Daily Guardian presents a rare collection of images that were shot just before the pandemic in Hyderabad during a Royal Fables exposition that rekindle the Princely aura. The heritage platform joined hands with Kishandas & Co, an acclaimed heritage...

Fashion sweet nothings

September 19, 2020

The one place I never order from, wherever I might go, is McDonald’s. Nor do I enjoy anything that has been assembled like a clone. My disdain for assembly line fashion and couture weeks is in the public domain and my utter dismay at fashion being treated as great entertainment...

The art of living with art

September 18, 2020

It is an interesting tale of two design aficionados from Uttarakhand, who grew up in Nainital as school pals, travelled to distant Gujarat to study art and design, and then found themselves falling in love and pledging a life together. The one thing binding them forever being art and its...

A designer with the Midas touch

September 12, 2020

Ever heard of Midas and his touch, turning all into gold? Now meet Manuu Mansheet, the designer with the Midas touch, who, with the swish of his hand, the dash of his brain, makes everything look picture perfect. People call him an interior stylist but I prefer the word ‘visual...

Vidita Singh: A princess driven by the passion for vintage cars

September 11, 2020

Princess Vidita Singh of Barwani is a painter renowned for her choice of muse: Vintage cars. She is dedicated to portraying her subjects on canvas not only for their design elements but also for their “soul”. Barwani, one of Central Province’s respected princely states, has a unique legacy to keep...

The maverick prince of Indian fashion

September 5, 2020

Discovering a new path is tough, but redefining an existing idiom of design without losing its classical essence is tougher. Yet, Raghavendra Rathore, a heritage aficionado, design maverick and a protagonist of classic forms, chose the latter, making his name synonymous with the legendary bandhgala. Historically worn by Indian royals...

On the copycat trail in Chandni Chowk

September 5, 2020

April I989. A complete brood of ladies trudges together to Chandni Chowk to shop for my wedding ensemble. A lehenga, of course. We are the first generation of brides to give the wedding sari a slip and wear a ‘full blown’ lehenga in various shades of red. I am, though,...

The House of Rohet: Reflection of noble family’s evolved sensibility

September 4, 2020

They say that the journey to heaven is beautiful and Rohet—a little village on the outskirts of Jodhpur—is nothing short of a design heaven. A visual treat for the design addicts who love the touch of tradition spiced with dollops of heritage. Rohet is a few miles of drive away...

Heartwarming tales behind a princess’ quilts

September 4, 2020

The princess of Danta, Richa Rajyalaxmi personifies a bubbly and kind demeanour that her family of royals has been historically known for. A state situated in the Aravalli range, Danta falls in a tribal belt and is most famous for the Shri Amba Maa temple situated at the foothills of...

Valaya’s crafted couture now within arm’s reach

August 29, 2020

He is an instinctive couturier, a spontaneous artist, a visual master and a craft juggler. His design eye turns gleefully towards what he creates and like a child lost in a candy store, he allows his heart to prevail as he gets going on a design. Off he goes mixing...

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