Ten things to look out for at Royal Fables Season Sixteen as you add sweetness to your life with Aumra, the Mithai Atelier that launches with us this season.
- A chance to bring back a bit of regal history in your wardrobe with the heirloom inspired collections on display, both at the Palace Karkhana pavilion and at the Artisanal Luxe section we fondly call RF Loves. Simply because we love, support and showcase the finest in India handmade.
- Relive the Princely era in our Palace Karkhana section. Handpick a block print From Jaykirti, the Rani of Baria; acquire a shaded chiffon sari from Just Chiffons by Rani Dipti Singh of Kacchi Baroda, enjoy Oriya natural weaves and crafts from Dhenkanal and Mayurbhanj; enjoy a fine gem piece from Amrita Rana and Dhruv Singh; acquire a pure gold weave from Sri Tana Bana; welcome Veena from Padrauna with her chiknkari; enjoy beauty rituals crafted by Alka Rani Singh; take home a Bera jacket or add to your hand painted collection from Artistry Finery…..a regal world awaits.
- If art is you haunt, come right across to the art section to invest in Basholi, Kishangarh or Kangra art. How about an embellished oleograph by Kanwarani Katyayani Singh of Khajurgaon, or an automotive art piece from Princess Vidita Singh of Barwani? If peace is what you seek dive deep into the healing art of Deepti Devi from the Talcher family. Or then acquire a funky art photograph from Promila Bahri. Or a wildlife painting from the father-son duo of Peelwa!
- Raisal art debuts this year with their neo colonial and classic collection of furniture. Want to take home a Chippendale chair or a love settee, right across to their corner.
- All that glitters indeed is gold at the Sona Chandi studio by Shilpi Gupta. The finest tissue saris woven in gold and silk threads are embroidered in the ek taar school with pure gold wires and embellished with precious stones as she brings back the craft of Thewa rendered on shiny, gossamer saris.
- After you have fallen in love with her saris, stay back for a sunehari shaam with Padmashri Dr. Soma Ghosh as she sings thumris, kajris and dadras in the most lilting of voices. A protagonist of the Banaras Gharana, she was adopted by Bismillah Khan Saab with whom she staged many concerts. Her rendering of ghazals takes you back to Begum Akhtar’s poetic era.
- Diamonds are indeed forever. Especially the ones Jaipur based atelier Nanagram brings to you. The allure of natural diamonds withstands all other passing fancies. And when combined with equally precious emeralds, rubies and sapphires their preciousness doubles.
- It’s the season of heirlooms and our very own Atul Jewelers are once again bringing their hand-picked collection of vintage jewels that they have curated from state auctions, as well as private collections of princely families. Come, acquire a ‘rani haar’ and feel like a Maharani.
- Add gravitas to your sari shelf with Patans from Sutragatha, Banarsis from Aranyani, Bandhej from Neelgar, Pure gold tissue kotas from Sonchiriya, Kanjeevarams from Padmanjali, Kalamkaris from Saffron House, a chanderi from Noom Moon, a shaded tissue cotton from The Village Loom or a signature piece from Mirasa.
- Witness the beauty of faux flowers with The Flower Club that combines the finest fresh flowers with these adornments for luxury homes. Get ready as they bring their story from chic Hong Kong to heritage rich India.