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Revamp your home with a personalized touch from The Kreative Cottage

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To be creative is a blessing. But how you choose to utilize that creative potential and do something worthwhile makes all the difference. After all, that’s what makes you stand out from the crowd. Kolkata-based crafter Ruchi Agarwal is one such artist who’s striving to instill fun and excitement into people’s lives with her artistry, creativity and imagination.

Launched in 2019, The Kreative Cottage brings to you beautifully handcrafted products that can make your home look a lot more charming and delightful. The startup intends to reach out to more people through exhibitions and online workshops for kids as well as adults.

For the love of art

Much before her entrepreneurial dream took off, Ruchi was busy honing her paper crafting and scrapbooking skills as part of her hobby. After pursuing CA and CS from Mumbai, she worked as a qualified company secretary and a semi qualified chartered accountant. Although her career was going great guns, deep within Ruchi wanted to do something of her own. Meanwhile life happened. She got married in 2017 and moved to Kolkata in 2018.

Her passion and devotion towards art coupled with her innate talent amazed her family and friends. They appreciated her work and pushed her to take it forward. Ruchi explains “Gradually I began doing proper research and survey to gain a better understanding of the industry. I took courses to learn more and learn better before starting off.” Then came the time to take the plunge and establish her own brand called “THE KREATIVE COTTAGE”.

The Kreative Cottage: Helping you redefine your home sweet home

Initially Ruchi started out as a decoupage artist creating decoupage boxes, cutlery holders, tissues boxes, bottle art, coasters, trays, name plates, wall clocks, mobile holders and key holders. Soon, she forayed into scrapbooking, paper crafting and resin art. Ruchi further adds “I took a break in between for a year because I had delivered my baby and wanted to take proper care of her. It’s been a few months since I have resumed work.”

The Kreative Cottage offers a wide range of personally hand crafted home decor products that are unique in design, aesthetics and overall appeal. Add a touch of beauty to your entrance with The Kreative Cottage’s resin curated charming and elegant name plates and navkar mantra frames. Here you can find unique fridge magnets that’ll spruce up the aesthetics of your kitchen area. Check out its elegant set of coasters that can potentially enhance the delicacy of your dining area. How about giving your kid’s room a personalized touch with alluring and quirky name boards! Whether it’s a beautiful handcrafted wall decor, wacky key holders, refined jewellery boxes or innovative cutlery holders, each piece elevates your room to another level in the most effortless and graceful manner.

Backed by supportive clients who encouraged Ruchi to explore her creativity and deliver beautiful pieces, the 31-year-old entrepreneur experimented with her craft, learning new things along the way and implementing them in her work. Every product is infused with a personal and unique touch for people who love handmade products and understand its value.

What’s on the cards?

When asked about her future plans, Ruchi says “I aspire to have my own website and bring in happiness through my handmade products.” Moreover, a new product range is set to be introduced. Exhibitions and workshops are on the cards too.

Handmade products have their own beauty and charm that cannot be replicated by machine made stuff. With so much time and effort being devoted to their creation, each piece emerges as a distinctive work of art, creating an indelible impression on buyers.

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Pichakamweaves: A Startup Promoting the Timeless Elegance of Handwoven Sarees

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How fascinating it is to witness our good old saree continuing to dominate the fashion industry with its evergreen charm and unmatched elegance. The six-yards of magical weave holds its ground pretty well, unruffled by the swiftly changing trends in the fashion industry.

Here’s a startup that truly understands the significance of sarees as a classic representation of our glorious past and strives to blend its old-world charm with modern aesthetics to create handloom sarees that find resonance with modern Indian women. Launched in July 2021 by Supriya Kondayath, Pichakam brings to you beautifully handwoven kasavu sarees that stand out for their elegant designs, fine craftsmanship and enduring grace, available at reasonable prices without compromising on the quality.

Drapes of elegance right at your doorstep

Supriya’s maiden venture took off during the turbulent times of the pandemic. Amidst chaos and uncertainty, she decided to focus on realizing a long-cherished dream of building her own startup. Supriya explains “I was working in the corporate sector but there was this strong desire to do something different, something more purposeful. It was during the pandemic that I started nurturing the idea of a startup.”

She was pregnant at that time but that didn’t stop her from making things happen. Handwoven sarees had always been close to her heart and that’s what she wanted to promote through her brand, Pichakamweaves.

Supriya adds “I began working directly with the weavers of Kuthampully, a small village in Kerala in an attempt to bring their breathtaking handloom sarees to the forefront. Its near my hometown and have done extensive research about their work, their wages and so much more.” Though handwoven sarees are deemed to be quite pricey, Supriya decided to work towards keeping the price within a reasonable range.

From our weavers to your hands

Pichakamweaves offers pure hand woven kasavu sarees in pristine pastel colors, thus making you look like a dream everytime you choose to adorn these sarees. These pure heirloom sarees will never fade or lose their ethereal charm. Even the motifs embracing these sarees are purely handwoven, not printed or painted. Besides sarees, you’ll find chic and comfy handwoven cotton dresses that are a perfect choice for a casual evening or a day out. Check out the blouses made using ikkat, silk, semi-silk, tussar and cotton materials. These will make for a stunning combination with your favorite handloom sarees.

Shipping is available worldwide. Pichakamweaves is making its presence felt worldwide with orders delivered in countries like USA, UAE, New Zealand, Australia and others. Supriya mentions “We’ve woven beautiful sarees for Masoom, Vidya Balan, Aparna Balamurali and many more like Pooja Ramachandran, Shruti Ramachandran, Punya Elizabeth, Sshivada, Reshma Sebastian.”

What’s on the cards?

Pichakamweaves has won over saree lovers across the globe with its unwavering dedication towards quality, affordability and customer service. Besides Kasavu sarees, Supriya plans to launch other types of handloom sarees as well. The feisty entrepreneur has come a long way thanks to her tireless effort and dedication and aims to step into the international arena with Pichakamweaves.

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Lemonade, a new-age Luxury brand, is pioneering a new era of online retail

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Aspiring to buy luxury products for oneself or one’s home, is a keen desire that every single individual nurtures. After all, the very act of buying a luxurious product, gives one a great feeling of self-worth, satisfaction and a quiet sense of pride that can’t be described. But very often it is the steep prices of these luxury items that really disappoints or discourages the potential buyer.

Therein lies a vast untapped market and a great opportunity. And Lemonade is the brand that aims to tap into this section of customers. Founded by Sambuddha Bhattacharya and Gokul Ramanujam – entrepreneurs with vast hands-on experience in successfully managing and scaling up businesses in highly competitive verticals across global markets – Lemonade is truly an idea whose time has come.

The business premise of Lemonade was born out of the fact that a lot of global or home-grown luxury brands directly source either from India or China. So, their product cost is not that high. In traditional partnerships between manufacturers and luxury brands, the former usually gets the short stick in the deal. The brands capture the majority of the revenue, leaving small margins to satisfy the manufacturer and Lemonade created a new way forward for both manufacturers and consumers. Lemonade is a luxury goods marketplace that provides a carefully curated list of luxury products at the fraction of a cost to its customers via its direct-from-manufacturer model.

Finely crafted products sourced directly from the factories of globally acclaimed brands

Lemonade has made it its mission to facilitate the progression of the buying curve of luxury products, from remaining just an aspiration to becoming a delightful reality. The brand’s design philosophy centres around the guiding principle to consistently deliver unparalleled price points on high-quality goods without compromising on quality, design, or customer experience.

The strong partnership with leading export houses who manufacture for the likes of Hermes, Loro Piana, Ralph Lauren, West Elm, GoodEarth and several other leading brands, has translated into a treasure trove of beautiful home décor and rack after rack of stylish and timeless wardrobe facets. The home décor range consists of home accessories like rugs, throws, bedspreads, quilted bed sheets, sofa blankets and more. The range for women wear is an attractive collection of satin and poplin dresses, tops and shirts, cashmere silk scarves and stoles and elegant footwear too.

The men’s collection is composed of cool casual shirts, classic polo t-shirts, crew cut t-shirts and pure leather shoes and sneakers. Accessories like bags, belts, wallets too are available.

Luxurious, high-quality products at never before affordable prices- that is the raison d’etre of brand Lemonade.

Making buying luxury a rational & democratic experience…

Luxury products can and should be indulged in and enjoyed by all. The thought leaders at Lemonade are quite vocal and also very positive about this aspect being made a reality. The brand at the same time has always ensured that it does not compromise on the quality, timeless classics and the expectations of its customers, who trust it to bring them genuine and rationally priced fashion wear and home décor luxury elements.

Lemonade has gained valuable traction on social media, and excellent customer word of mouth has played a key role in racking up significant order volume. Besides deepening its footprint in India, it is looking to expand internationally and aims to become a milestone $100 million business over the next 5 years!

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CLAY N PASTELS – Beautiful things come in small packages – Meet the miniature art gifting specialist for all occasions…

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Sometimes, the things we do as a pleasant pastime or just a general hobby can turn into a small business that takes on a life of its own and evolves beautifully over time. This is the story of Prasanna Naraharisetti, a highly creative, self-taught miniature artist who founded CLAY N PASTELS – a miniature art creative gifting enterprise – in January 2022. Prasanna Naraharisetti is a mother of a 2 year old kid, working as a Software engineer at Hyderabad.

When asked to define what miniature art is all about, Prasanna Naraharisetti said, “I see it as an art that beautifully replicates special moments in life in small-sized memories that can be preserved for a lifetime.” Experimenting and learning through YouTube videos and tutorials, Prasanna Naraharisetti quickly picked up the tricks of the trade and soon made her mark creating delightful pieces of miniature art for festivals, weddings, naming ceremonies, and more.

Having started out simply as a creative passion to gift family and friends with amazing surprises, the appreciation and encouragement she received from everyone pushed her to consider turning her creative side into a profession. Today, her Instagram business page is a popular destination for numerous followers, and her admirers and client roster are only growing.

Nothing but the best will do to create precious miniature items… Everything starts with a detailed sketch and then comes the main skill – scaling everything down to create the right shape and proportions. At CLAY N PASTELS, items are scaled down to 1/12 of the actual size of real-life products. This requires not only skill but also a lot of patience, as customization can sometimes take a lot of time.

What makes the miniatures from CLAY N PASTELS look so realistic and adorable is the quality of polymer clay used. “We use the best molding clay imported from the USA and Canada, which not only helps shape the products but is also color-friendly and more long-lasting,” says Prasanna.

The whole process takes around six to seven steps where the clay is first softened and then molded. After this, it is baked at a high temperature, cooled, buffed, sanded, varnished, and dried to get the final product.

Delightful hampers, return gifts, shadow boxes, food platters, and a whole lot more of wonderful miniatures for nearly every occasion are available.

In addition to offering a wide range of miniature art creations, CLAY N PASTELS is also committed to empowering women through the art form. Prasanna Naraharisettiis dedicated to guiding anyone interested in learning more about miniature art and how to turn it into a profitable business opportunity, all from the comfort of their own home. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or simply want to create something special for yourself, CLAY N PASTELS has something for everyone. The brand’s commitment to artistic expression and quality craftsmanship sets it apart in the world of miniature art and gifting.

The long-term vision is to introduce the art to women and empower them to become entrepreneurs… Having fulfilled over 500 orders in a short time, the idea of creating miniatures of almost anything is really catching on. CLAY N PASTELS aims to be at the forefront of this challenging art and continues to experiment with different materials and processes to make the final product even more appealing to a viewer and cherished by both the giver and receiver.

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Fayrah Boutique: Your Go-To Destination for Timeless Pakistani Suits and Essential Outfits Every Woman Needs

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Culture is one aspect of our lives that brings people from varied religions, traditions, and countries together under one roof. Such is also the culture of Pakistani Suits that are available in a comprehensive range of designs, patterns, and shades. Not only do Pakistani suits come in varied styles and fabrics, but the quality of the fabric used in making these suits are airy, light-weight, and smooth-textured. From luxury wear to daily wear, Pakistani suits offer and appeal to everyone. 

A decade ago only a minuscule percentage of India’s population donned Pakistani attires. The last few years, however, have witnessed an incredible absorption of Pakistani styles into everyday India. The long, flowing kurtas, beautiful laces and intricate embroidery that characterize Pakistani designs have captured the hearts of millions of Indians. 

Essential Outfits Every Woman Moment Of Inspiration- Taking The Leap of Faith

Businesses hold no prejudices when it comes to creativity and innovations and women’s great powers of creativity, resilience, and extraordinary tales have created stories that exemplify the ultimate force of womanhood. Bringing one such story of a womanpreneur who tried to carve a niche for herself in the fashion space, is worth sharing. 

Aysha Anees, a 45-year businesswoman who relentlessly chased her dream of fashion designing even post-marriage and being blessed with two adorable children is an exemplary figure to all the women who have the fire in their bellies to prove their mettle. A graduate with B.Sc(Agriculture), Aysha settled in UAE after getting married, but she never gave up her obsession with interior and fashion design. Hailing from a family of doctors and engineers, she was fortunate to choose a career path for herself; however, the lack of proper guidance and the realization amongst children to follow what they are passionate about & not as per society’s expectation is what barred her initially to start her journey into fashion designing.

Stating her journey and struggles, Aysha mentions, “I firmly believe that a passion in you can never die. It has to and will come out in one way or the other in due course. It is only a matter of time, and be it on your own accord or by a slight push from someone else to make you come out of your comfort zone and take that baby step to fill the void, your passion will take charge. For me, that push was my sister and my husband’s sister both of whom kept on hinting at starting a small-scale business of textile designing and sales. Encouraged, I took that leap of faith but had to start from scratch and that too in a foreign country where I had no one to guide me or take advice. However, when you know that you are right, by God’s grace, destiny brings like-minded and helpful people to you. Likewise, I got textile dealers who were ladies and homemakers, from Pakistan and India, through mutual friends and contacts. It was amazing to see how they were trying to be independent and support their families.

They are extremely honest, hardworking individuals and I feel great in encouraging them by believing in them. When passionate, determined, and supportive women get together, wonders can happen. Thus, I started my small venture by doing exhibitions, online pages, and WhatsApp groups and by taking up customised design works. I started my business, with the name ‘D’zineby Aysha Anees’, in 2010. I was doing my business purely online until February 2022. It was my lifelong dream to start a boutique and have my stitching unit so that I can do my designing without any constraints. That desire became strong by the middle of 2021. It was a big risk as it was during the most difficult time of the pandemic. There was a lot of discouragement and warnings, making me rethink multiple times about my decision. At the same time, I had the unbeatable support and love of my family, friends and customers. So I started ‘FAYRAH’, which means ‘the blessing/gift of God, in April 2022.”

From Stumbling Blocks To Stepping Stones

To prove her skills and make a niche for her brand with the available resources in a foreign land was not a piece of cake! It was a long and exhausting process with multiple trials and errors at each step and getting the legal compliances in place. It took her almost 4 months to get all things done to transit from purely online sales to a physical store with the launch of her boutique “Fayrah”. 

Talking about the exquisiteness of her collections, Aysha proudly shares, “FAYRAH is a place where a lady’s dream outfit takes shape. A portal for transforming your ideas into not just an outfit but a complete look; a place where you can be inspired by the best selections in town and also be able to create your unique style. As a choosy customer myself, and a passionate designer, I have a purpose to create a piece of clothing for every lady from every class, because everybody wants to look her best. The core area of service begins with the sales of branded Pakistani clothing and customisation of it to fit you and your vision. We also have the best accessories, footwear (juthis), hijabs (readymade and customised) and a lot more to complete your style. Apart from all that, we also offer hand embroideries, and designer wear for teenagers and plan to launch our exclusive bridal collection soon. We style Arabic outfits, and abayas too. Modest yet stylish clothing is our signature.” 

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KALAKAAR ART STUDIO – The most creative art studio of the year 2022, launched by Artrepreneur Bhavika.

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The art of painting is a passion that gets expressed in a multitude of colors and delightful eye catching forms, offering glimpses into an artists’ creative soul.

It is this very quality of art that drew fine artist Bhavika Govind Mangnani to it. A graduate from Rachna Sansad Academy of Fine Arts and Crafts Mumbai, Bhavika answered her inner calling to stretch the canvas of her life, add the colors of her imagination and embark on creating a space dedicated to art. In 2018 at a very young age of just 19, giving expression to her Artrepreneur instincts she established KALAKAAR ART STUDIO. Everyone is a Kalakaar, an Artist, is what she believes in – hence the name.

Says Bhavika, “I wanted a space that would be a confluence of my art and art lovers. It is a space where people can step in to see me work, discuss art and view or invest in my collection too.”

It’s been 4 art filled years and Bhavika keeps the vibe of the space alive with art exhibitions, art workshops and collaborative painting sessions. In fact she says, KALAKAAR ART STUDIO is the only “walk in art gallery” in all of suburban Mumbai.

A supportive family, her own instinctive artistic talents and her strong belief in the healing and spiritual aspects of fine art, recently saw Bhavika receive “Most Creative Artist of the Year 2022’ & ‘Outstanding and Creative Art Studio of the Year 2022’ at the prestigious Startup India Awards 2022!

As the Artist and also an Artrepreneur, Bhavika is gifted with a natural talent to perform both the roles with professional ease…

Nature imprints her subtle influences on Bhavika’s work and the great masters of the past, notably Van Gogh, has had a profound influence on shaping her art journey. Her art expressions are an extensive composition of abstracts, natural elements, spiritual figures and also life like hand drawn portraits.

As a professional Artrepreneur she dabbles in art selling and art consulting for residential and commercial spaces, reaching clients all over India and Dubai.

Among the many highlights of her journey, Bhavika cherished her very first painting of an Elephant done after graduation for her very first exhibition. She titled this creation as “Almast” which means carefree in Sindhi. This was picked up by none other than Sir Adi Jehangir – Chairman, Jehangir Art Gallery. Truly a milestone moment.

Art is beautiful journey that is constantly evolving with time… Kalakaar is an integral part of it…

With more than 100 of her artworks adoring the spaces of the rich and famous, Bhavika has created a legion of admirers. She however has a deeper motive.

“I want Kalakaar to be a space from where people acknowledge and appreciate how important art is, how it has evolved with time and how we need to make space for art in our daily lives.” Shares Bhavika.

With the intention of “spreading love and joy through art” Bhavika also wants to highlight the fact that ART today is truly a full time profession, a paying career, a way of life for someone. This is a fact that she intends to inscribe into the minds of people.

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PANDIMADEVI – This body positive clothing brand delivers what it promises in style, price and size!

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PANDIMADEVI is a fashion label for Women and Men that is run by a dream entrepreneur MP Sadhanaa with the support of her mother and father.  

Basically, what prompted this enterprise was the passion had for designing cloths from a very young age. Also, the lack of choice and the availability of good clothing for children & women on the healthier side. During Sadhanaa’s childhood, her mother used to constantly have to experiment with different fabrics and sizes to find clothes that would fit Sadhanaa. But she always used to hit a road block due to the lack of sizes, as well as different patterns for girls. This very point, going forward became the main mission for the label.

Having finished her under graduation in fashion design in FDDI and then post-graduation from Pearl Academy, Sadhanaa started her career with a respectable costume designer and worked as Assistant Fashion Co-Ordinator in Kollywood movie industry and moved on to work with a leading boutique in Chennai.  During this time she decided that it is time for her to start her dream project of her own brand.  With the seed capital and the support provided by her parents she started her journey as an entrepreneur. Both her parents have worked for MNCs and have long years of experience in the field of Finance, Administration and sales.   

What makes PANDIMADEVI so special is the fact that its fashion repertoire covers garments that start from extra small and goes right up to 4XL size. Soon they will be accepting orders with individual customization.

A fashion stopover that has something for everyone!

Started with a modest initial investment of 20 lakhs PANDIMADEVI The Label takes the business of fashion very seriously. It realizes that fashion is a matter of individual choice and how an individual chooses to express herself or himself is based on fashion trends and more. Today the product basket of brand PANDIMADEVI offers a fabulous mix of fashion clothing and also fashion accessories.

Organza, Chanderi, Georgette and Cotton Zari Sarees in a variety of prints and colours, motifs, zari borders. Smart Suit sets matched off with Palazzo Pants. Graceful flowing Anarkalis. Embroidered or Traditional print Kurthi sets in various cuts. Classy Midi Dresses. Even Tunics, Kaftans and Trousers are available. All in sizes from Small to 4XL!

Need accessories to pair off with whatever one chooses to wear? PANDIMADEVI offers a collection ranging from a handpicked range of exquisitely fashioned rings, earrings, chokers and necklaces.

The brand also offers smartly tailored shirts and kurtas for men too! Go check it out.

Getting the smart mix of online and offline business model right…

At PANDIMADEVI there is a constant effort to create customer satisfaction in every aspect. The brand services and fulfills more than 50 orders a month of a variety of trendy fashionable wear. With a retail brick and mortar fashion studio in Chennai and an extremely strong and highly active presence on key social media handles, the brand has created a perfect confluence to deliver the best shopping experience to its customers. With a good mix of fashion and service PANDIMADEVI aims to build a trusted brand that becomes the choice of everyone!

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Nangai Jewel Boutique: This Costume Jewellery Brand Has You Sorted For Festive Season.

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As one of the world’s most religiously and ethnically diverse lands, India boasts of unique, culturally rich wedding ceremonies that run from elegant and sophisticated to beautifully intimate. Part of the complexity stems from the concept that when an Indian couple marries, entire families and     communities are involved. This means typical Indian weddings have numerous functions each complete with its own meaning that dates back centuries. An Indian bride is the epicenter of this event making her the most important part of the festivities.

Everything about the bride, be it her outfit, makeup, hairstyle and jewellery must be outstanding. Families leave no stone unturned in ensuring that this is the happiest day of their daughter’s life. Jewellery plays an important role in the journey of a bride and brides often deck up in their traditional best on their wedding day. Every body part is dressed in some sort of jewellery thus making her the centre of attention. Brides wear necklaces, earrings, bangles, rings, maang tiika and many more items to celebrate this special day.

A Girl’s Best Friend

In recent times, imitation jewellery has gained tremendous traction, making it a preferred choice for Indian brides. Enter Nangai Jewel Boutique, a costume jewellery brand that aims to adorn every woman with the best selection of handcrafted jewellery. A qualified software engineer, founder Alagu Priya was looking for an opportunity where she could channel her passion and also be a part of a woman’s festivities. So on 8th February 2021, with an initial capital of Rs 15,000, Nangai Jewel Boutique was launched.

“We offer premium quality jewellery with a wide range of unique designs at an affordable price point. We have placed consumer satisfaction at the core of our business and strive to make our clients happy with our products. Our lightning fast delivery has garnered the love of our clients,” says the founder.

A one woman show, the idea of Nangai came to Priya when she was attending her cousins wedding. She was on the hunt for good quality jewellery pieces that would complement her look. “I ordered jewellery from a successful Instagram business, but the product I received was of poor quality, and I couldn’t wear it for my cousin’s wedding. So that triggered me a thought as to, what if I do the same business but with premium quality products that customers will fall in love with. That was the spark.” Priya told The Business Press.

So Priya decided to create her own brand that would give women a wide range of jewellery options that can help them put their most fashionable foot forward.

Though she manages everything for her business, there is always a man who keeps pushing her to do things she loves, her husband Chandru. Without him, taking up a new venture and striving hard would not be possible.

Running a small business, creating content for Instagram, shooting your product pictures, managing home and a full time job would not be really possible without her husband’s support.

“As a small business owner I am enjoying this journey I am put through and would love to keep exploring and reaching new heights in my business.” says the founder.

One-derful

“Though I am the sole founder I have huge support from my husband and my family, who keep pushing me to do the best.  Even though I am not a photographer, I had to learn photography to enhance my photos and ensure that they look appealing to the clients. I had to learn how to light my products well and also how to post on my Instagram page to gain more followers. In short, I am peon to president,” claims Priya.

Currently, the brand offers its products through its website and also provides pan India shipping. It has successfully fulfilled 10-20 orders per month since inception and enjoys positive feedback from its clients. Its collection of South Indian themed jewellery is a crowd favourite and a best seller. Nangai aims to position itself as a one stop shop for all your jewellery needs and would like to constantly innovate in this field.

Website : www.nangaijewelboutique.com

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nangai_jewel_boutique/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/nangai.jewel.boutique

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Mystic Studiio: A contemporary jewelry and resin art brand, born out of passion for exploring art.

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“Jewelry has the power to be this one little thing that can make you feel unique.” ~ Jennie Kwon

Each piece of jewelry is a subtle manifestation of who we are and how we choose to present ourselves to the world. Besides being a fashion statement, jewelry imbibes a form of self-expression that allows our individuality to shine through. Launched in August 2022 by Madhuri, Mystic Studiio is a contemporary jewelry and resin art store churning out beautiful, handcrafted jewelry at affordable prices. Through her maiden venture Mystic Studiio, Madhuri intends to build an enduring legacy that would inspire her daughter and other young girls to work hard towards achieving their dreams.

When passion becomes profession and much more

It’s not everyday that you see someone successfully turning his/her passion into a profession. But that’s how Madhuri’s story plays out. Madhuri began her career as a science teacher at Bhavan Vidyalaya, worked there for a few months but soon quit owing to her dedicated involvement in her husband’s jewelry shop. Gradually a boutique named Sanskriti was set up. It was during this time her younger child was born. Being a premature child, she needed undivided attention which consequently took a heavy toll on Madhuri’s physical and mental well-being. Madhuri decided to give up her work and focus solely on family. But as fate would have it, the feisty woman couldn’t stay away from art for too long.

Art has always had a significant presence in Madhuri’s life. And she resumed art with full fervor when her younger child turned 16. Be it screen printing, block printing or canvas painting, she gained expertise in different mediums. Madhuri continues “Then I came across resin art and started learning the craft by watching numerous videos. This was followed by a course on resin in Australia.”

Upon the suggestion of her little one Rashi, Madhuri began to channelise her potential to create miniature products including bookmarks, resin jewelry. The positive response from all quarters encouraged her to create resin jewelry. Thus she established the jewelry business at the age of 47 and eventually launched a website too. At 50, she’s a successful artist and entrepreneur who is proud to say “I’ve never felt happier than I do, running my business with my husband and two daughters as my constant support system.”

What Mystic Studiio has got for you

Mystic Studiio offers a wide variety of resin art and resin jewelry including small resin pieces and imitation jewelry. Besides being fully handmade, each jewelry piece is hypoallergenic, anti tarnish, shower proof, sweat proof and water proof. Stainless steel jewelry is outsourced from Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, and China. Minimalistic pendants, stunning necklaces, elegant earrings and beautiful 18k gold plated rings – there’s no dearth of good stuff here. Moreover, you’ll find gorgeous feather bookmarks crafted with clear resin and metallic. They are washable, lightweight, durable and affordable. The products are shipped all over India and abroad in countries like the USA and Australia.

Showing the way with grit and determination

Madhuri’s dream venture is already off to a brilliant start with orders pouring in at frequent intervals. Having beaten all odds to achieve her dreams, Madhuri hopes her journey will inspire others to believe age is just a number and nothing can hold you back if you truly go for your goals. She is looking forward to taking Mystic Studiio to greater heights, especially in India and Australia.

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Diamond Tine – This couplepreneur’s everyday diamond jewellery brand is creating waves in the jewellery market.

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The global business of crafting and marketing diamond jewelry is extremely demanding in terms of design expectations, highly competitive in terms of price and immensely based on an intangible factor called trust.

So when in 2013, Bharat Gupta and Prachi Gupta, the husband and wife duo of one of India’s fastest growing and highly appreciated diamond jewelry enterprises – DIAMONDTINE – ventured out, they made sure their emerging business ticked all the right boxes.

Bharat, a graduate of GIA, Carlsbad, USA & IDI, Surat, India has been in the diamond jewelry business since 2013 exporting jewelry to the USA, serving retail chain stores, designers, and direct customers. Prachi translates her passion for design into opulent and iridescent jewelry. She also shapes the brand story as it evolves in the digital marketing space.

With two such talented powerhouses at the forefront of the enterprise, DIAMONDTINE is rapidly acquiring that sparkle of a trusted and truly contemporary diamond jewelry brand.

There’s a diamond for every occasion and every budget because every woman deserves one…

DIAMONDTINE is a space to experience and indulge in the finest diamond jewelry. Every single piece is expertly created and studded with certified natural diamonds. What makes DIAMONDTINE the GO TO jewelry house is the fact that it boldly offers a 30 % lower price than anyone else in the market. This is because, unlike traditional jewelry, it does not have overheads like showrooms, rentals, etc and it passes on this big advantage to its customers! It does have an experience center in South Delhi though.

The scintillating portfolio is a poetic composition of star-spangled jewelry in a breathtaking array of imaginatively teasing forms and shapes. Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Chains, Pendants, Earrings and more shine in their own spotlight.

And at the center of it all is the woman of today! DIAMONDTINE offers her contemporary or traditional jewelry customized to her taste and also her budget. It has the potential to create and deliver jewelry that can be cherished for generations in your given budget. It even offers a gifting range of 10k for birthdays and other occasions!

To celebrate every woman with exquisite diamond jewelry that is what DIAMONDTINE intrinsically represents…

Having executed orders for clients across the globe, DIAMONDTINE is now  building a model that will move the brand up the ladder of choice, of clients looking to add diamonds to their celebration to make the occasion more memorable and also for making their loved ones feel special. What it intends to achieve is to build a really strong level of trust while simultaneously offering more value for money.

The thing to remember with them is that there is something for every budget!

Click here https://instagram.com/houseofdiamondtine?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= to choose your piece of sparkle and glitter for any & every occasion!

Website: https://www.diamondtine.com/

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