The Hutheesing Haveli of Ahmedabad is resplendent in its myriad rich ancient traditions, dating back to the early 18th century. This dream space is abode to costume collector and craft revivalist, Umang Hutheesing. Commissioned by Hutheesing’s grandfather, Shri Purushottambhai, the…
From Muli to Mumbai I was exhilarated to meet Tika Saheb Pratyaksh Sinh Parmar, the dapper scion from the royal family of Muli. It was doubly special for me to meet him because his great grandmother, Rajmata Saheba Rajendra Kumari…
It was in the era that Maharaja Sumer Singh of Kishangarh captured live voices of legends like Lalitabai, Allah Jillai Bai, Gauhar Jaan Niyaz and Gauri Bai, leaving a lilting legacy for his son, the present Maharaja Brajraj Singh of…
Being the only thikana of Dholpur headed by the descendent of the previous Tomar Kings, who established Dholpur, follows traditions which are more inclined towards Braj in terms of language, dress and customs. Two ghagras are sent for the bride…
The Maverick from Santrampur On a dusty Sunday afternoon, I make my journey towards Safdarjung Enclave to interview Yuvraj Saheb Vrishankaditya Parmar of Santrampur who describes himself as passionate, ambitious and caring. He reverberates famous actor and filmmaker, Al Pacino’s…
Respected collector, Diljeet Titus, a well-known lawyer who founded his firm Titus & Co in 1997, works hard on his sterling collection of vintage cars, motorcycles, horse carriages, Osler crystal chandeliers, gilded furniture and rare antique books. Diljeet Titus, soft…
A velvet poshak in vibrant purple worn with the embellished turban, this ensemble belongs to the erstwhile princely state of Wankaner. A fusion of intricate embroidery and the finest tailoring of those times, this angarkha was traditionally worn over a…
The All-Rounder Katoch After one call to Tika Ambikeshwar Katoch, I get a prompt reply to meet up at his residence in Greater Kailash. As I saunter into his house, I can only imagine his childhood amid hectic political activities of his…
Reminiscing a charcoal sketch of a boar by artist Sharmi Chowdhary, author and art historian, Kishore Singh chronicles the inimitable connect between art that emerges from royal ateliers and the Indian Maharaja’s love for the jungle. As a child, he…
A typical style of Uttar Pradesh to combine hand weaves with intricate and rich zardozi, the lehenga in Indian pink was made for the Rani of Seohara, the late Rani Hirawati who hailed from the riyasat of Raja Ka Tajpur…