tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post7706471216126943398..comments2024-03-27T05:05:54.897-07:00Comments on Rang-Decor {Interior Ideas predominantly Indian}: the ants~ crafting traditionsArchana Srinivas Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-60588963969528417732012-01-17T06:53:10.631-08:002012-01-17T06:53:10.631-08:00I'm yet to visit the place. Looking at the pic...I'm yet to visit the place. Looking at the pictures makes me feel that the cafe constitutes the wide range of fabric collection, contemporary art. Also the ambience makes it an ideal place to be in.Jaisimha Besadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385862200867936477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-72921434787781847602010-04-15T11:47:08.276-07:002010-04-15T11:47:08.276-07:00@Indian yarn: AFAIK Ants is one organization which...@Indian yarn: AFAIK Ants is one organization which really looks out for the people of the North East, and generates a positive buzz about a region that so often gets sidelined<br /><br />and all the stuff is new & made by master craftsmen - not random fly-by-night chaps dealing with antiques or robbing natives...<br /><br />visit the store and check it out :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13726561105332059785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-51550454191567897172010-03-25T04:00:06.136-07:002010-03-25T04:00:06.136-07:00Wow! Loved it! Interestingly I've been toying ...Wow! Loved it! Interestingly I've been toying with the idea of opening such a store for a while now...someone beat me to it and how :) hahaha <br />Thanks for sharing the amazing places and ideas! Well done!Tamphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955351107172202013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-76313268131685176542010-03-22T22:41:31.706-07:002010-03-22T22:41:31.706-07:00Beautiful beautiful blog Arch!! Everytime you upda...Beautiful beautiful blog Arch!! Everytime you update a new post, it is literally party time for me !! <br /><br />You have a real good eye for detail and true love of art/ tradition/culture :)<br /><br />Keep going ..it keeps me going !!<br /><br />VidyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-30943716328848130872010-03-15T12:30:55.056-07:002010-03-15T12:30:55.056-07:00A lovely store showcasing the ethnic crafts of the...A lovely store showcasing the ethnic crafts of the north east.<br />Your pictures brought the store alive.Ashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853943313848326731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-47340305136751691732010-03-14T05:38:50.821-07:002010-03-14T05:38:50.821-07:00I love the North Eastern woven baskets. i have a c...I love the North Eastern woven baskets. i have a couple of them at home which I use to store magazines ;also love those little woven boxes - very useful they are .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157665564024320442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-86380533401030716082010-03-13T17:56:42.344-08:002010-03-13T17:56:42.344-08:00i love their black pottery. also, the cafe upstair...i love their black pottery. also, the cafe upstairs is a great place to catch up with friends. and they make a nice hazelnut mocha :)kyehttp://www.surfkye.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-85153013832394421332010-03-12T08:47:16.189-08:002010-03-12T08:47:16.189-08:00Love the black pottery - will definitely try to vi...Love the black pottery - will definitely try to visit the store the next time i am in blore :)Madhu Gopalanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782446279959875659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-19719775139252942442010-03-11T16:29:02.788-08:002010-03-11T16:29:02.788-08:00wow...great post and fantastic comments from very ...wow...great post and fantastic comments from very passionate and caring readers. this is what blogging is about.Designwalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15802454712541749072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-23340834592927097192010-03-10T09:24:12.172-08:002010-03-10T09:24:12.172-08:00hey arch! glad u checked out the place. It's a...hey arch! glad u checked out the place. It's a lovely place...just hope they would refresh their stuff more often! though i do see some new things in the pics...so cant wait to go there again. The store managers pradip and smita are the most down to earth people i have met. and the cafe shop upsatirs is one chilled-out place. thanks for this wonderful post! <br />KarthikDesignTalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381126261498441447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-67559203274697863652010-03-09T22:16:59.738-08:002010-03-09T22:16:59.738-08:00Hey Archana,
Reaaly like those black pottery mugs...Hey Archana,<br /><br />Reaaly like those black pottery mugs! Have always wanted to go this store but never made it. After seeing your post, I have decided to make a visit very soon :-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020267766846646107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-40464024671637490392010-03-09T16:33:01.259-08:002010-03-09T16:33:01.259-08:00Shalini~ Thanks:-)
Lydia~ Thanks:-) but as of now...Shalini~ Thanks:-)<br /><br />Lydia~ Thanks:-) but as of now Rang Decor is an ads-free blog:-)<br /><br />Thea~ Interesting perspective again. Like two sides of a coin there are people who prefer contemporary modern style but might respect and value the rich art & crafts of India:-)Archana Srinivas Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-36597067063133672642010-03-09T11:26:19.767-08:002010-03-09T11:26:19.767-08:00Thank you for showing this store... especially the...Thank you for showing this store... especially the black cups with the woven handle were really interesting to see in this combination of pottery with rustic elements :) <br /><br />One Comment to @Indian Yarn... I often have the feeling that many people in India are in general not so much interested in old furniture, techniques and style as they prefer everything contemporary and modern.. and when there are people ready to buy these old furniture and conserve it in any way for future generations, then it doesn't matter, if they are rich or not, they are interested in their heritage and that is all what is important and when I see such initiatives like from Matsya of a previous post.. then I'm also convinced that these old handcraft and arts are having a place in modern times as well and that the work of the tribal people is slowly getting the respect and appreciation it deserves... :)Theahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062958523780988810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-56030237994261449872010-03-09T08:42:00.677-08:002010-03-09T08:42:00.677-08:00Fantastic stuffs also ur blog is really nice &...Fantastic stuffs also ur blog is really nice & informative, while reading it I truly like it. I just wanna suggest that u should submit your blog in this <a href="http://www.blogerzoom.com" rel="nofollow">website</a> which is offering very unique features at cheap prices there are expert advertising team who will not only provide the adspace but also promote ur blog & affiliate ads through all over the networks which will definitely boost ur traffic & readers. Finally I have bookmarked ur blog & also shared to my friends. hope u have a wonderful day & !!happy blogging!!.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564091596969624905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-74861278422400167012010-03-09T03:27:17.871-08:002010-03-09T03:27:17.871-08:00What a lovely store it looks like! I loved the han...What a lovely store it looks like! I loved the handcrafted jewelry and your sneaky little selfie!Shalinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702425925479194019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-21497208451818393562010-03-09T02:32:26.441-08:002010-03-09T02:32:26.441-08:00Catherine~ That's a great initiative! All the ...Catherine~ That's a great initiative! All the best:-)<br /><br />Anuradha, Isabel ~Thanks:-) <br />We reached there just after a heavy lunch, so maybe next time we would definitely try out their lovely cafe:-)<br /><br />Priya~ Great to see you here:-) Sure thing would love to catch up when you are in Bangalore next time :-)Archana Srinivas Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-44912243015228335052010-03-09T00:05:11.866-08:002010-03-09T00:05:11.866-08:00Hi Archana, Thanks for the lovely post and the fan...Hi Archana, Thanks for the lovely post and the fantastic photos. Will visit your Blog to know what stores to visit when we visit Bangalore Next. Ramesh and I look forward to catching up with you too! Cheers! Priya KaushikPria Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775679539636078834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-29423012374936225062010-03-08T22:59:26.479-08:002010-03-08T22:59:26.479-08:00This is also one of my favourite shops. Did you ha...This is also one of my favourite shops. Did you have a cup of tea upstairs?Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03430409186469821958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-26832479713693558312010-03-08T22:05:56.476-08:002010-03-08T22:05:56.476-08:00Very nice store and beautiful things. Thanks Archa...Very nice store and beautiful things. Thanks Archana for a lovely post.My Dream Canvashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278665643505830160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-36941845606247348422010-03-08T20:11:00.090-08:002010-03-08T20:11:00.090-08:00Whern I saw these images, my head nearly popped of...Whern I saw these images, my head nearly popped off! WOW!<br /><br />I am trying to do something like this, planning to start with a small group of women from my village. It's early days, but here's the initial link:<br /><br />http://commonthreadwomenandtextiles.blogspot.com/<br /><br />This is very encouraging to see! Fantastic range of high quality artisania. Gorgeously presented store! :)Catherine V. Bainbridgehttp://littlelightshining.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-44164667917176126292010-03-08T16:35:20.182-08:002010-03-08T16:35:20.182-08:00Aditi~ Yes it is:-)
Sharon~ Wow!
Anrosh~ I like ...Aditi~ Yes it is:-)<br /><br />Sharon~ Wow!<br /><br />Anrosh~ I like to hear everyone's perspective and as long as the remarks are not derogatory I publish them.<br /><br />It's an interesting point you have raised here. It;s really sad that such things are happening, I really believe that 'the ant' ~ voluntary organisation is genuinely working towards the upliftment of the northeast community.Archana Srinivas Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424900915043883827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-40008206624699243402010-03-08T14:23:57.877-08:002010-03-08T14:23:57.877-08:00on second thoughts can you not publish my earlier ...on second thoughts can you not publish my earlier comment?<br /><br />Only all things pretty and nice should be on this blog.<br /><br />thanks<br />anroshindian yarnhttp://indianyarn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-12191420836537840492010-03-08T13:48:30.583-08:002010-03-08T13:48:30.583-08:00oh that's the traditional jewellery of the nag...oh that's the traditional jewellery of the naga tribe. i hope they are not giving it away because they cannot afford basic meals. <br /><br />such things are happening all around the country. business people reach tribals and offer them a tempting sum that they have never heard and part with these away.<br /><br />A friend who is a prof at TISS said this is happening in Kerala , where all the old furniture is landing - sold by people who cannot afford for a paltry sum and then sold in the high end markets.<br /><br />I have seen african jewellery - made of seeds sold for a 800 dollars at bergdorf goodman -<br /><br />i think decorating the contemporary citizen comes at a prize to the aborginals - honestly that is not the word, because once upon a time we were also one of these tribes and a few generations ago our ancestors chose to go away from their traditional professions because they cannot eke a living out of their traditional arts ( jewellery design and weaving in my extended family) and now are - really not important occupations.<br /><br />- You can choose to ignore this Arch, but couldn't hold back myself from giving my perspective.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Anrosh<br />(Indian Yarn)indian yarnhttp://indianyarn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-52393840179840001582010-03-08T09:39:39.979-08:002010-03-08T09:39:39.979-08:00pretty stuff! I am the proud owner of some lovely ...pretty stuff! I am the proud owner of some lovely North Eastern fabrics, and they are true treasures.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076881919882988962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775094.post-91796689011800541992010-03-08T06:13:04.285-08:002010-03-08T06:13:04.285-08:00What a lovely store!What a lovely store!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com