02 Nov
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Maizah by Hands of Gold

Maizah is a tale of love for the discerning taste of the meticulously crafted ensembles speaking volumes and sonnets of the beauty of Kashmir. With Maizah, Hands of Gold attempts to contemporize the traditional art of Kashmir in a bespoke demeanour while keeping it true to its quintessence. With finesse comes an aura of independence, confidence, assertiveness and being carefree. It is all these virtues we at Maizah are trying to replicate through our range of clothing that is the finest blend of tradition and modernity. What better tradition can there be than the art and craft of Kashmir, which has been infusing life in garments for centuries now? And all that with skillful fingers! We at Hands of Gold get these Kashmiri artisans to weave magic over the finest of fabrics, to give you something exquisite,...

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17 Oct
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Gift Handmade warmth this Diwali

Diwali is the one time when it's completely justified to go all out - whether it's for shopping for new outfits, gifting, or even the festivities. But amidst the pomp and show, it's important to not forget the things that matter too, like making environmentally conscious choices. A lot of the gifts we receive on Diwali are of no use to us and are rendered useless after the festival. If you take an effort to keep it as a mark of your loveable memory, it will take space without deriving any use. Chic woollen handmade stoles from Hands of Gold in addition to being a thoughtful gifting option can be a welcome change from the usual sweets that only end up making you gain weight. Hands of Gold’s premium stoles in customized colours are handmade with the...

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10 Oct
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Hands of Gold’s Sustainable Gift Options for Diwali

In India, regardless of any festival, occasion, or event, the one thing that remains constant is the tradition of gifting. Ditch those old methods and surprise your loved ones with the paper mache from Hands of Gold. It is made from paper pulp and is hand painted. This art from Kashmir is so sustainable that it lasts you for generations and becomes the part of the family heirloom. No wastage is endorsed in its making and it is a wonderful way to give back to Mother Earth which has nurtured us from its produce since forever.  It is also a way to contribute towards the empowerment of the misprised artisans of the valley and make it a sustainable career option for the next in line. Gifting Eco-friendly products is a message about your choice. It is...

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07 Oct
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Gift a Diwali of Love, Health & Happiness to your loved ones

Hands of Gold brings to you the best, the valley has to offer. Its products include one of the rarest gourmet honeys, the premix kahwa which allows you enjoy Kashmir in every sip, the exotic paper mache, cold pressed oils, and woollen stoles & shawls. These products are organically sourced and are 100% handmade. Hands of Gold’s products will last you a lifetime so much so that they are mostly passed down as a family heirloom. This Diwali, the brand has meticulously crafted the gift hampers for you and your loved ones with the best the Himalayan chest has to offer. These can be customised as per the client requirements and their budget preferences. The box of our best honey variants, and Kehwa is an elixir for winters. Pamper yourself and your loved ones, with some...

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28 Sep
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Celebrate Navratri with us!

As the temperature drops and we bid adieu to summer, the festive fervour is in full swing across the country. The most revered Hindu festival spanning over nine nights, Navratri,  marks the beginning of the festive season in several parts of the country. Reverent fasts cause special attention to be paid to what the body is shelved with and  offer immediate benefits such as smoother digestion, better moods and hormonal balance, and improved skin and hair health. A connoisseur might be happy to receive some of the Himalayan sourced noshery products under our label on Durga Puja. There is nothing like an authentic Kashmiri Saffron, Himalayan White Honey, Kashmiri Tadka Masala, Walnut Oil or 24k carat gold premix kahwa. These meals add the much-needed diversity to our diets, beating the monotony. Designed with a predominance of...

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15 Sep
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Kahwa as a Diwali Beverage

The Festival of lights come with the start of fall.  It is the warmth of togetherness, festivity and lights when the world is preparing for the winter soloistic. Diwali is also the last colossal celebration of summer with whopping indulgence in the Asian subcontinent. While the preparations start months before the actual season, the magic of a celebratory beverage is mostly  missed out on. Hands of Gold brings to you its 24k premix kahwa with the flakes of edible gold and herbs of the Himalayan chest. This concoction in addition to being budget friendly is a premium product and a statement of luxury. The making of this royal cup is a piece of cake. All you need is hot water in your favourite festivity ceramic. Add a heaped teaspoon of Hands of Gold's 24k gold premix kahwa...

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10 Sep
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The Story of the Fibers of Pashmina

Pashmina is the handwoven luxury that holds its wearer in a heavenly warmth. Raw wool or Cashmere is found in Ladakh. It is grown over the sensitive underbelly of an exotic species of goats called the Changthangi or Cashmere goat. The goat grows the luxury soft fleece in winters to protect itself from severe cold. During spring, a Pashmina goat naturally sheds its undercoat, which regrows in winter. This undercoat is collected by combing the goat over time and not by shearing.  Each step, from combing (removing impurities and guard hair, and aligning fibers), to spinning, to weaving and finishing, are traditionally carried out by hand, by the craftsmen. The major center of pashmina fabric production is in the old city of Srinagar. The approximate time put into producing a single traditional pashmina stole (70x200cm) is...

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27 Aug
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Diwali Gift Hampers

This Diwali bring home a medley of gift hamper products assorted lovingly in the Himalayan chest by Hands of Gold. In addition to the untouched raw honey, the honey flavoured with Kashmiri saffron, basil and the rich 24K gold will add a subtle sweetness to your celebration. Its golden beverage, Kahwa emancipating the traditional galore can be your best Diwali beverage. The Kashmiri Saffron and Cold-pressed oils leave an everlasting taste on your buds making them quintessential gourmet influencers in traditional Indian cooking. Hands of Gold’s premium stoles in customized designs and colours are handmade with the finest 100% Marino wool, embracing you in a chic envelope of warmth and adding a luxurious quotient to your ensemble. The art of Paper Mache is one unique pursuit that mirrors the meaning of an everlasting regal royalty. It has...

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25 Aug
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The Secret of Keeping Your Pashmina for Decades

The heavenly opulence and delicate texture of pashmina with rich hand embroideries and complex hand weaves have been an integral part of the lifestyles of the royals. In no time Pashmina became a wearable passion of the empresses and emperors and took over the lucid dreams of the contemporary fashion lovers. Those who acquired it or procure it even today did not know how to manage it to make it an ever last. This missing link caused many to loose this articulate treasure. To have this luxury intact for years and pass it down to the next generation as lovingly, no chapters and verses need to be referred to but a momentary care here and primary there will do the job. A dry cleaner is the best professional to take care of the laundering needs of...

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16 Aug
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Emotions of a Kashmiri Kaarigar

Kashmir has always been a center piece of charm and appeal. Its exotic exclusivity with mystical undertone has been consistently capturing the eye of the lovers of creativity. The Muslim missionaries from Persia brought men with the skill set of carving onto the wood and metal, intricate mural painting and hand weaving and embroidery, this got imbibed in the local Kashmiri and he added the confluence of the flavour of Kashmir to the craft which emanated into a masterpiece every time it was curated. Couched in a warm room, with a very thin muzak of rabab in the background, donning a woollen pheran, sipping onto the brewing kahwa steeped in the copper samovars, drowned in a piece of artistic mosaic is a kaarigar. This piece blemishes the rest of the details of the room but influences the...

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