Francesca, and her travel companion and best friend, Claudia arrived safely in Delhi after the long journey from Seattle. Francesca showed a few of her favorite places in Delhi Claudia, who is visiting India for the first time. We asked her what her impression of India was after her first day. Claudia noted the “very crowded …
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Qutab Minar and initial impressions of a first timer in Delhi
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Francesca is off to India!
It’s been a little quiet here on the blog for a bit, and we apologize for our absence. It was a busy holiday season both personally and in the shop. But now we’re back! And Francesca is currently on a plane to Delhi (via Dubai). She will be writing about her trip, both from her …
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An afternoon at Red Fort with the Tara Boys
Katey had a really fun morning with the boys from Tara, one of the charities we feature in our shop. She tagged along on their field trip to Delhi’s Red Fort to learn about a part of Delhi’s history. The boys were so much fun to hang out with, from rocking out to Bollywood hits …
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A visit with Saheli
Katey spent an afternoon meeting with our friends from Saheli. Saheli is a small initiative founded by a woman to help other women in her community by offering training and employment through textile crafts. Some women are involved with embroidery, and others with applique. They make amazing tablecloths, bed covers, and kurtis. While Katey wasn’t …
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A visit with Shahana and Kapil
Katey’s first stop in Lucknow was to meet with Shahana. Shahana makes our incredibly beautiful Chikkan embroidery work. Katey was invited to meet with her at her friends’ place for lunch. As Katey has been missing home-cooking, she jumped at the chance! Madhu and Pratima, Shahana’s friends, were warm and welcoming, and the food was …
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And off to Lucknow!
Katey Is visiting Lucknow, and is looking forward to all the beautiful textiles she’s going to find! Lucknow is known for their Chikkan embroidery work, and their hospitality. Though she is only in the city for a couple of days, she’s excited to see our friends at Saheli and meet up with Shahana who does …
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Some particular frustrations while traveling in India as a foreigner
While it is expected that India will be completely different in regards to sights, sounds, and smells, it’s often the things which are taken for granted which cause the most frustration and misunderstanding. Katey outlines the things which cause her the most consternation here. Time: The concept of time is not the same in India. …
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From India Gate to the Rail Museum – things to do in Delhi
In between the logistics of purchasing and shipping, Katey has taken the time to visit a few fun places in Delhi. She visited India Gate and the Presidential Palace one morning, then the National Rail Museum on another day. India Gate is the center of New Delhi. New Delhi was built by the British at …
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A Visit to M.E.S.H.
Katey spent the morning with our friends at M.E.S.H. (Maximizing Employment to Serve the Handicapped). We have been in love with this organization, and especially their stuffed toys and batiks, since the day we found them. MESH works with organizations throughout India who provide employment and handicraft skills to people with physical and mental disabilities. …
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