tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185021441961594273.post1556765089039041050..comments2023-10-06T07:18:15.090-07:00Comments on Ephemera Studio: Gift wrapping in IndiaEphemera Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03419466445085239360noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185021441961594273.post-61072793070462138112017-08-24T01:04:53.383-07:002017-08-24T01:04:53.383-07:00Thanks for sharing this useful blog post. Gift Pac...Thanks for sharing this useful blog post. <a href="http://www.kalakriticlasses.com/gift-packing-courses.html" rel="nofollow">Gift Packing Courses in Delhi</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704874436232180509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185021441961594273.post-64036913152280760572010-09-10T04:26:38.189-07:002010-09-10T04:26:38.189-07:00Hi Namitha,
I enjoyed this blog as I could easily...Hi Namitha,<br /><br />I enjoyed this blog as I could easily relate with it. Art and craft blogs inspire me any time. I have tried making gift envelops using duppata borders, gold ribbons and even lace from old dresses. <br /><br />I loved the way you described the Indian customs. Will be visiting you page when ever I canUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282936184178629012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185021441961594273.post-80208277470736612692010-08-26T09:11:51.538-07:002010-08-26T09:11:51.538-07:00Kamini, thanks for that insight. About the colour ...Kamini, thanks for that insight. About the colour black - I remember that the only time ever that a black colour saree was presented to me was before Anant was born at the ceremony held at that time (Note for others from different regions: this ceremony is something similar to a "baby shower"). The beautiful black saree with a rich red-maroon border was presented by my mom-in-law and it is a tradition in their family (Tamil Brahmin,although living in the state of Karnataka). At the same ceremony, the saree my mother in Bangalore presented was the darkest shade of leaf green she could find, which almost looks black, but is not. Although some kind of clan and regional cultural symbolism exists, each family has its own take even if they are geographically close. It would take a few lifetimes to figure all this out...Ephemera Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419466445085239360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185021441961594273.post-8934096168448414452010-08-26T01:04:07.568-07:002010-08-26T01:04:07.568-07:00Thanks everyone for comments -- silly me didn'...Thanks everyone for comments -- silly me didn't realise I had to moderate them and allow them to be published... that's the novice blogger for you.Ephemera Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419466445085239360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185021441961594273.post-10270075224524268832010-08-12T22:46:49.308-07:002010-08-12T22:46:49.308-07:00Namitha - thank you. This was fascinating and I lo...Namitha - thank you. This was fascinating and I love how you use language. Beautiful writing.Mira Reisberghttp://www.mirareisberg.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185021441961594273.post-38466414341563586292010-08-11T14:20:37.199-07:002010-08-11T14:20:37.199-07:00Hi Namitha - This is so amazing! Thank you for tak...Hi Namitha - This is so amazing! Thank you for taking the time to give us this extensive look at gift wrapping in your family and culture. It's really exciting. I like the mix of patterns on the store-bought envelope. It is also very cool to see your handmade renditions - I have a better understanding of the kinds of mirrors and trims your mom must use!Charissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114457443454034461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185021441961594273.post-62202442533754406172010-08-10T23:36:43.548-07:002010-08-10T23:36:43.548-07:00The belief (according to my mom at least) of givin...The belief (according to my mom at least) of giving gifts in ones - 101. 201, 501, 1001 - is because rounded figures have a very finite feel - and the one is added for their wealth to grow. Kind of like seeding the pot.<br /><br />As for black - a weaver in Kancheepuram says the negative associations with black are a British import. He says his grandmother actually got married in a black 'koorai podavai' - the traditional 9-yard silk saree Tam-brahms get married in.KAMiNinoreply@blogger.com