Labour of love, some of the finest handmade-in-India products

This August, LuxeBook celebrates the country’s immense arts and crafts talent, lists some of the finest handmade-in-India products.

Pratishtha Rana and Husein Haveliwala

Fashion

1. Do-Taar lehenga, Anjul Bhandari

Anjul Bhandari’s Do-Taar lehenga is a stellar chikankari piece from Lucknow. The pastel-coloured fabric with pink undertones is embellished with beads, sequins and baby mirrors, giving the lehenga a dreamy, regal look.

Price: Rs4,98,000

anjulbhandaricouture.com

2. The Yamira saree, Anita Dongre

Anita Dongre’s deep green georgette sari and silk blouse are a great work of art. Called the Yamira saree, it is lightweight and flaunts a gorgeous floral embroidery all over.

Price: Rs1,83,990

anitadongre.com

3. Jamavar shawl, Pashme Ladakh

Handcrafted by the artisans of Kashmir and Ladakh, the maroon embroidered jamavar shawl, woven in pashmina, is a piece that you will always cherish.

Price: Rs1,98,938

pashmeladakh.com

 Beauty

4. Soundarya radiance cream with 24K gold, Forest Essentials

Made from 24K gold and the ayurvedic goodness of pure ghee, saffron, and liquorice, Soundarya radiance cream improves the elasticity and texture of your skin. Packed with SPF 25, it keeps sun damage at bay while toning your face.

Price: Rs4,800

forestessentialsindia.com

5. Kumkumadi oil night Serum, Kama Ayurveda

Kama Ayurveda’s ayurvedic night serum oil works actively to smoothen and brighten dull skin. A unique mix of saffron, sandalwood, lotus and vetiver eliminate fungal infections and repair the facial texture evenly.

Price: Rs2,395

kamaayurveda.com

6. Chai musk, Bombay Perfumery

Chai Musk is the perfect Indian twist to Bombay Perfumery’s fragrances. Its unisex scent notes feature lemongrass, green tea, ginger root, Osmanthus flower and roasted nut accord. The elegant packaging makes it a must on your beauty shelf.

Price: Rs4,100

bombayperfumery.com

Footwear

7. Tan tattooed oxfords, Toramally

Made in India, Toramally handcrafts a pair of tan tattooed oxfords. The uber-suave tattoo on the shoes can be paired with numerous outfits.

Price: Rs38,215

instagram.com/toramallyofficial

8. Darling Dancer, Fizzy Goblet

In a dainty denim blue colour, these funky juttis are hand-embroidered with floral design and metal tassels for some extra bling. Leather lined with double cushioning, they’re comfortable and attractive.

Price: Rs3,200

fizzygoblet.com

Jewellery

9. Mismatched mosaic earrings, Shachee shah

A delicate pair of mismatched mosaic earrings exemplify a complex art skill. Put together by designer Shachee Shah, the bands of red, green, white and gold are intricately interwoven to depict patterns of a bird and foliage.

Price: on request

instagram.com/shacheefinejewellery

Accessory

10. 3D printed watch, Jaipur Watch Company

The made-to-order watch is India’s first fully 3D printed watch, claims Jaipur Watch Company. The makers have used handcrafted leather, sapphire crystal and a 3D dial frame etched with Devanagari numbers to create this classic timepiece.

Price: Rs65,000

jaipurwatches.com

11. Portable bar bag, The Golden Triangle

All the wine connoisseurs take note. The Golden Triangle’s portable bar, handcrafted in leather, makes for a dynamic travel-friendly bag.

Price: Rs24,900

instagram.com/thegoldentriangleindia

Home Decor 

12. Taxila side plates, Good Earth

From Good Earth’s Taxila collection, a set of four side plates made of fine bone china is inspired by the Kshatrapas dynasty of the ancient state of Gandhara (present day Afghanistan and Pakistan). Hand decorated motifs of elephants and lotus in 24K gold details, gives this set an antique look.

Price: Rs9,600

goodearth.in

 13. Manchaha Artisan Originals, Jaipur Rugs

The Manchaha collection showcases original designs of weavers from various villages in Rajasthan. Each rug is a window into the lives of these craftsmen and women.

Price: Rs18,000 to Rs3,50,000

jaipurrugs.com