Kantha Clutches and How to Style Them!

Our new Kantha Clutches, Pouches and Totes are now in store! Here are some pics of our latest uploads!

 You may buy them HERE 

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And if you don't know how to style them, then here is how Mini Mathur carried it to her dinners and parties! I love her style and think she is one the prettiest women around in Bollywood. I would like to see  more of her for sure!

Some more new goodies in store, be sure to check them out before they are gone!

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Buy this beauty HERE!

More new products are added to the store everyday.

New Feature: Recreating My Favourite Pinterest Rooms

I love browsing through Pinterest and if like me you dream of recreating some of the beautiful rooms, then you will definitely like this new feature. I will try and recreate the look for some of my favourite rooms and give you links where similar products may be bought, including of course textiles from my own shop :)

Lets make this a Monday feature on the blog!

This picture below has so many of my favourite things, Leather Sofa, Black and White Cushions, Wooden Coffee Table and a Moroccon Rug!

To recreate this look you will need:

An almost identical Sofa from West Elm

West Elm 

Some Black & White Cushions from Anek Designs

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Simple Wooden Coffee Table from Urban Ladder

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Hand made stone ware cup from Archana Srinivas on Etsy

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A Black and White rug from Sukhi Rugs on Etsy

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Or a rug from Art of Vintage Souk on Etsy

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Now some Garam Chai and a nice book to complete the look!

If you think you know products to recreate this look then send me links in the comments and I will share them here on my blog!

See you next Monday with another room to recreate!

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Anek Designs is 6!

Yes you heard it right, I started this brand 6 years ago and it has traveled with me to 4 different cities. Time flies and it always seems amazing on looking back. I have met many wonderful people in these years and I am thankful for having them in my life!

My fellow creatives who I met through my online shops or my blog have made me feel so welcome in these cities and on this journey, without them I would have been lost. All this love that has been showered on me through Anek Designs is the single most powerful factor that has prevented me from shutting shop every time I had my downs. I know so many of you through my blog, even though I have been irregular in reaching out and posting! I am so thankful that you come back to read what I have to say and forgive me when I am absent.

As a small Thank You I would like to extend a 33% Discount to you, your family and your friends.

Use Discount Code VR6! during checkout to avail the discount on all our products on 

www.anekdesigns.com

Thank You!

Currently Loving : Stitch By Stitch

Read more about it here : 

http://stitchbystitch.eu/about/

http://stitchbystitch.eu/blog/

Shop with us this Sunday, 12th June!

Catch us at the lovely Artisan Market this Sunday, 12th June 2016, Heron Square, 

Richmond, TW9 1EP.

Organised by Duck Pond Market, this event is sure to be a lot of fun and a must attend if you haven't been to one of their events already.

Find the best local artists, crafters, food producers and ethical businesses. 
There are locally made arts crafts, gifts, vintage, homewares and clothing.A tempting choice of locally made food both to eat here and take home. Musicians perform live. There are always famous faces to be spotted at this hip little market!
In the centre of Richmond, tucked between Hill Street, Bridge Street and the riverside is elegant Heron Square. On sunny days the atmosphere is amazing, the riverside is packed with people, all enjoying the beautiful setting right on the Thames! You can rent a bike, a row boat or take a cruise down to Hampton Court or Kingston. People watching is our favourite pastime in Richmond, and you're almost certain to get some celeb spotting in if you keep your eyes peeled!

Heron Square, Richmond TW9 1EP
Apple directions
Cars park for £2.35 under the market (enter on Whittaker Avenue, off Hill Street)
Tube & train Richmond Station is 10 minutes walk for District line and overground
Bikes park for free!
Dogs are welcome on a lead

In the recent past we attended 2 markets by the same organisers, one at Pinner and the other at Ruislip. So if you missed us there, be sure to catch us at Richmond this Sunday!

Find out more about Duck Pond Markets here: http://www.duckpondmarket.com

Anek Designs@ Asia House Fair, London!

You are all cordially invited to the annual Asia House Fair in London! 

I am delighted to be a part of this fantastic event this year and hope to see some of you my lovely readers on the opening day!

You may check out the amazing lineup of designers and ethical traders here and here

Find out more about the event here.

I will also launch some new lines at the show and promise to report from the event. Here is a sneak peak of my new Madhubani collection:

Do spread the word!

www.anekdesigns.com

New blogs & websites on the block!

The world of social media is buzzing and some of our friends too have their own new Blogs and Companies! I am here to introduce you to some of them today.

Image : peacocksintherain.com

Peacocks In The Rain is a new blog by my dear dear friend Ila who is a self confessed textile hoarder and is in love with the Indian Crafts. She is now curating for various online retailers and shops such as FabFurnish etc. Head to Ila's blog for Indian Craft Inspiration and a selection of carefully selected products, brands and events!

 Images: peacocksintherain.com (image credits are given on the blog)

Ila invites select bloggers to write guest posts on her blog and I recently wrote one on the Ikat Craft of India. I thoroughly enjoyed reading up and researching for this post and must thank Ila for giving me this opportunity to pause and reflect on a craft and read up on its origin.

Image: peacockintherain.com

As the poster above suggests and as predicted as one of the future trends, Len Den or barter is going to play a huge role in the future economies. So if you would like to be featured on Ila's blog or would like to write a guest post, contact her here: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Peacocksinttherain-886461431428441/timeline

Email: editors@peacocksintherain.com

While on the topic of Len Den or Barter, we recently bartered our beautiful products for a small ad feature on this fantastic new Bangalore based event listing platform called Events High!

If you don't know about Events High yet then head straight to their website now for your dose of local events in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai.

Check it out and you won't be disappointed, I promise! They list everything from concerts to food, origami & craft workshops, activities for kids and much much more. 

So if you still haven' planned your Christmas and New Years' eve then this is where you can start:  https://www.eventshigh.com/city/bangalore , they have a cool new app to download too!

My Online Store is here!!

It is here and I look forward to your orders! www.anekdesigns.com is where you will find lots of Cushion Covers, Table Linen and Accessories, go now, check it out and do let me know what you think of it!
The international customers will still be directed to the Etsy Shop till we are ready to integrate and have a common platform for both. However if it is an Indian Address you wish to ship to, then go ahead and make your purchase now!

I wonder what took me so long to launch an online store for my lovely Indian Customers! Well now we are here and I can't wait to start wrapping your orders, hurry first 5 orders may receive a surprise gift!

Woohoo! I am so excited, join our Newsletter (at the bottom of the website) and stay on top of our latest events, launches and news! See ya!

Kopḗ London: Luxurious Hand Crafted Scarves!

Today I want to introduce you to hand crafted luxurious scarves by Kopḗ London

Kopḗ is a brand born out of love for fine craft traditions of the world and is the brain child of Divya Lahoria, fashion and textile designer, based out of London. Kopḗ comes from the Greek word, ‘Perikopḗ’, meaning a snippet from a sacred writing. 

Finest of materials have been used and careful details have been added to each  product. I love the luxurious cashmere ombre scarves, they are delightfully soft and warm to touch, available in bright colour combinations.

Kopḗ  welcomes artist collaborations and this painting above is a result of one such fine collaboration called The Paint Brush. Find out more about this here.

Beautiful and rich shibori scarves in silk mesmerize the senses and are available in many colour combinations.  Buy Kopḗ  products online here- http://www.kopelondon.com

Here is what Divya has to say about her brand- "Kopḗ collections encapsulate our values, aesthetics and conversations with a global community of makers. Each piece by Kopḗ is from a larger material that passes through the lives and hands of many craftspeople and makers who have given their time and skills to make these magnificent pieces that we can love and care for.

Kopḗ is not defined by an age group but by joy, confidence, style, elegance and our love for colour."

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kopelondon  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kopelondon