Rakhi - Mandala - Crochet - Grey Place Mats A detail from eastern Rajasthan's

A detail from eastern Rajasthan's best-kept secret

This style emerged under the patronage of the Mughal emperors nearly three centuries ago

These little handy note books do not need to be charged and can be carried anywhere anytime

and intricate inlay work

Each piece brings warmth

Rakhi - Mandala - Crochet - Grey Place Mats A detail from eastern Rajasthan'sA mandala is a symbol of the universe in its ideal form. Its creation signifies the transformation of a universe of suffering into one of joy. The circles of a mandala represent fullness, wholeness, and infinity. The mandala on this very unique rakhi sits on a copper plate, held together by a crocheted flower. The crochet work is done by the women of Tulsi, a self help womens group. It comprises entrepreneurial women who devote every spare moment to