Stories of Goa

Old Goan windows filled with mother of pearl shells with soft light glowing through them
The windows of my childhood and how one became a mirror
Both my ancestral houses in Goa, one on my mother's side and one on my father's, are more than 150 years old. Both have windows made of mother of pearl... Read more...
The Goan bridal chudo
Traditional Goan Ornaments
Each gold and stone-studded handcrafted ornament of Goa holds its own special place in the bridal jewellery and festive attire of Goan families. The Goan bridal 'CHUDO'The chudo, a set... Read more...
The lapao lamp
The lapão, a traditional Goan (gasoline) kerosene lamp
This iconic lamp played a vital role in providing illumination to Goan households before the widespread availability of electricity. The lapão holds a deep-rooted cultural significance in Goan society. The... Read more...
The Ghumat
GHUMAT
Goa boasts a unique musical instrument - the Ghumat. The Ghumat The Ghumat, popularly known as 'Ghumot', is a percussion instrument that has been an integral part of Goan culture... Read more...
My ancestral Goan homes
MY GOAN HOMES - AN INSPIRATION
Goa Decor: Rooted in Goan Heritage, Inspired by Artistry INSPIRATION: My 4 ancestral Goan homes Embarking on a nostalgic and passionate journey, Goa Decor is an artisanal boutique store that... Read more...
Copper Panch Mudras
PANCH MUDRAS
Copper Panch Mudras The Indian subcontinent with its rich cultural heritage is home to world-renowned religions. Diversity being India's celebrated quality, the massive population of the country is diversely categorised... Read more...
The Vladimir Icon, Mother Mary and Jesus
BYZANTINE ART
The Holy Byzantine Art The Vladimir Icon - Mother Mary and Jesus Byzantine art originated in the Eastern Roman Empire around the 4th to 15th century CE. This was a... Read more...
Kaavi Art
KAAVI ART OF THE WESTERN COASTAL BELT
The Kaavi Art - The Chronicle of The Indian Artistry How fascinating would it be to have a form of art that has trapped history in it and awaits to... Read more...
The Ravishing Landscapes of Goa
GOAN LANDSCAPES
The Ravishing Landscapes of Goa Have you ever been that fervent green panther who dreams all day long of living inside an exotic terrarium with many fantasy landscapes all in... Read more...
A row of vertically sliding nacre windows at my Goan ancestral house, Cansaulim
GOAN SHELL WINDOWS
The Treasure of Goan Architecture - Oyster Shell (Nacre) Windows A row of vertically sliding nacre windows at my Goan ancestral house (Cansaulim - Goa) Goa extends far beyond its... Read more...
Daate, the stone grinder
Daatê - The stone grinder
Not only common in Goan households a few decades back, this handmade stone grinder was in use for many generations until milling operations/chakkis began during the 19th century. Most Indian... Read more...
Rotecao, the bamboo cane weave
Roteção - The bamboo cane weaving technique of the Portuguese Era
Roteção was a traditional method used during the Portuguese era in Goa which involved hand weaving bamboo cane strips into wooden frames of different types of furniture, especially chairs. Most... Read more...
Evolution of the cricket bat
A Tribute to The Legends
A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS - EVOLUTION OF THE CRICKET BAT Cricket has fascinated me since my childhood. From playing 'one bounce' to underarm, with a tennis ball or rarely... Read more...
The Pao Basket
THE PAO BASKET | SADAFULI SERIES
THE PAO BASKET It was my long cherished dream to revive some old Goan lifestyle accessories to the extent that they can suit modern ways of life. My fascination for... Read more...
The first Sukhasana
SUKHASANA - Lifestyle Accessory
SUKHASANA Enhancing Your Meditation Practice with the Sukhasana Comfort Seat Introduction: In this blog post, I want to share my personal journey of discovering the importance of personal space and... Read more...
The Kadi Bowl
The Kadi Bowl | Sadafuli Series
KOLMUL - THE KADI BOWL S A D A F U L I - Vintage Goan Handcrafted Wooden Tableware Sadafuli – The name of this beautiful plant indicates its ever-flowering... Read more...
The Basilica of Bom Jesus
Glimpses of The Bygone Eras - Goa
During my course in Architectural Studies, it was mandatory to make 3D models of some of the buildings we designed: a few of them as basic presentations and others with... Read more...
My paternal ancestral house at Cansaulim, Goa
The Goan Windows as wall decor
Though I was born and brought up in a city, as a child it was customary for me to visit both my ancestral homes in Goa during the two-month-long summer... Read more...