South India
From where I stood, there was no way to guess what was cooking inside the large mansion. From outside the house, I could not guess what was being cooked inside, even though the strong scent could have led me on. Crispy sweetmeats simmering and sizzling in huge bronze pots. A graceful woman kept going back and forth carrying large bowls of baked candies on her hip. From another room came the whisper of the television. Standing by the door, the curvy figure of a young beauty a young woman acknowledged my presence with a delicate smile.
In the courtyard, two little boys played with sticks and sand. There was no separation between life and work, among family and colleagues. I wondered what their working hours were.
At Home with the Indians
On my way to the airport, I started feeling slightly uncomfortable. What if I didn’t like the people I was going to stay...
Narrative • South India
“One Photo, One Photo!”
I arrived in Bhenswara in the late afternoon, when the light softens and people leave the torpor of their inner courtyards to fill up the streets...
Narrative • North India
Where Art is Made
This journey explores the many handicraft traditions ranging from pottery to textiles in the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh...
Bespoke Journey • North India
In Search of Artisans
Delve into our journey with Hole & Corner across Rajasthan where we explored handicraft and textile traditions in this land of plenty...
Behind-The-Scenes • North India
Taj Mahal Palace
Under the glimmering lights of the bustling city of Mumbai lies a timeless structure. As the streets...
Hotel Guide • West India
A Sleepy Hamlet
On the banks of the Betwa River, lies a sleepy hamlet named Orchha. It was the capital of the erstwhile eponymous princely state...
