20 Mar
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Reasons Buying Handmade is More Sustainable

1. It Helps Support the Local Economy Every single time you buy handmade know that, you help support the local economy. Instead of that economy going to support the mass production often with shady labor practices, your money goes directly to support the artist or artisan in their everyday work and life. Their success means a stronger local economy, and we believe in keeping the money where our hearts live – at home. 2. Buying Local Reduces the Impact on the Local Environment Did you know? Locally owned businesses tend to make more local purchases, which in turn cuts down on transportation and pollution of the environment. Residents of neighborhoods with more local businesses log 26 percent less automobile miles. Because setting up...

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16 Mar
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Tips for Creating the look

Creating a smart and versatile casual and dress-wear ensemble is a challenging skill to acquire. Fortunately, we have compiled a list of helpful hints for you. Despite their simplicity, these basic tips will transform how you assemble dress and casual wear regularly. They will guarantee that you can wear clothes that are already appropriate for your unique style. Take a look at these tips for pulling off the fashion trend if you want to try your hand at creating amazing dress and casual wear ensembles. Maintain a Tailored Look for Casual Wear Ensembles Dress and casual wear ensembles are all about looking stylish. As a result, when putting together your outfit, make sure you have clean lines and precise cuts. For example, a plain T-shirt with a...

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14 Mar
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Celebrate women with us!

March is the time to break out the confetti and streamers – celebrate the incredible women in our lives. From the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to those making waves on a global scale, this piece of writing is dedicated to all of you. The world is changing, and so are our priorities. In the midst of all this do not not forget to honor the women in your life whether she's a friend, family member, or co-worker, show her how much she means to you with a heartfelt gesture.For many of us, home is a synonyms of a women. It can be anyone from a mother raises us to the wives and daughters who keep our homes running. The Indian handicraft industry has...

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23 Feb
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Art & Healing

Whether you passion hard on a paper mache painting or mindlessly scribble on a sheet of paper, art, in any form, has therapeutic properties that are good to individuals of all ages. Art also reduces the levels of despair and anxiety leading an individual towards to fulfilment and contentment. It is a means to self discovery. Making art may assist you in recognizing and acknowledging the feelings that have been hiding in your subconscious.   Art can be a tool to put your past, present, and future onto the canvas, feel the feeling and accept who you are. An artist finds himself through his creation and learns what is truly mustered inside his system and its representation. The process of...

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14 Feb
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Handmade – A Luxury

Handmade is a made by hand article supported by non-automated related tools like scissors, carving implements, or hooks. Each handmade product starts out as a concept. The artisans working on a single product will spend a large part of their life creating it. Every day spent creating a piece is another hour lost. The craftsman spends days, months and years to craft a single item so much that he eventually loses his eyesight because of the long hours doing this meticulous work. Craftsman understands the products' intrinsic properties and therefore has a a classified choice of materials. Handmade product is made with your hands, eyes, and heart. It is valuable than any machine-made article brought from a store. It’s not just about the craftsmanship, it’s also about how much time...

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06 Feb
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Gift handmade in this season of love

In these times of concrete construct when everything is machine made and quick, something personal and thoughtful is a luxury which the lovers of art celebrate. It is uniquely special to only them, and  is the best expression of love. A handmade shawl passed down from your mother to you becomes the heirloom piece of the family and goes on for generations. The designs on the paper mache products and the embriodary of tilla and aari become the soul of the article, overtime. These vintage pieces of art in addition to being timeless also become extraordinarily priceless if maintained carefully. Personalized as per the patrons likes and dislikes, the timeless masterpieces are hand crafted by Kashmir’s highly acclaimed master artisans. Each design a legacy for generations. The...

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13 Jan
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Kaftans from Maizah by Hands of Gold

Kaftan has an Arabic origin. It is a synonym of royalty and elegance. If you are looking for a breezy ensemble which is loose-fitting, Kaftan is the quest for you. It is a lightweight garment predominately admired because of its exotic and comfortable appearance. Maizah by Hands of Gold has assorted this multi-cultural garb with the best of Kashmir which has topped the most loved outfit chart since its launch. We are catering to these assorted pieces with premium bases handcrafted at Srinagar. The tila and aari embroidery on it is also handcrafted by the eminent karigars of Kashmir. We have tried to keep these handmade pieces as true to the original quality as possible while giving a subtle contemporary touch so that it vibes with the...

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11 Jan
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Men’s Kurta from Maizah by Hands of Gold

Kurta is not an attire, it is a style statement unique to the wearer and how he carries it. The immaculate Kurtas by Maizah add a tinge of class to the energy you exude! The kurta has evolved stylistically over the centuries from a garment of everyday wear to becoming the heart of Indian weddings and festivities. This flowy outfit from Maizah by Hands of Gold is primarily picked in solid-coloured premium fabric bases. The subtle detailing around the neck and sleeves, allows the fabric to get all the attention.  The typical fall of the kurta just above or somewhere below the knee of the wearer enables ease of movement and adds comfort to the lifestyle. The sleeves of a traditional kurta...

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06 Jan
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Co-ord Sets from Maizah by Hands of Gold

There is no easier way to get dressed than with co-ords. If you enjoy clothing that allows you to spend an additional 15 minutes in bed, the co-ord style is for you. Co-ords are ideal if you've snoozed your alarm and are seeking something simple but elegant to wear. We're aware that, woman is well acquainted with the stress and time that go into picking what to wear. Whether it's for a special occasion or simply a regular day, deciding what pieces to pair together takes longer than simply getting dressed-ords are back in style, and in a big way, to get you out of this daily crisis. The women's co-ord sets by Maizah are tone and style coordinated. These clothing combinations don't need to...

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20 Dec
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Patterns of a Kashmiri Embroidery

Kashmiri embroidery is as rich as Kashmir’s contoured beauty. It is an artwork of the finest threads woven on the finest bases with utmost intricacy. These embroideries exhibit the charm that stays true to its quintessence while contemporising it with the present-day perspective. Motifs crafted on wearables are usually those inspired from the Persian culture but have been modified with time in a bespoke demeanour. The most popular designs are Rose, Chinar and Almond. Other types of motifs are Cypress, Gul E Noor Jahan (a flower liked by Noor Jehan), Roses (GulabKan), Narcissus (Yumberzal), Chinar (Chinar Leaf), Lotus (Pamposh) and Vine (Dachh). These are most frequently used. Calligraphy too is used in embroidery forms. The rich fauna of the...

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