Introducing Desi Cushion covers

Hi there,

Afer a long gap coming back to blogging. I was quite busy with Instagram, you know :)

Today, I want to introduce you few of my cushion cover collection. From the online store beginning, I wanted to start a section on home linen. But I was not able to do so until my visit to a nearby craft mela. There a shop which was selling Banrasi cushion covers captivated me. These were reasonably priced and the shop owner was ready to give me for resale. I was very happy and bought few samples from him. As soon as I posted on Instagram many potential buyers enquired. That made me convince on investing more on cushion covers stocks. Then I went ahead and bought five pieces of each design. A few asked for the bigger size, I have stocked four design with two units each. You can check the STORE for more variety and details.

After few days, I visited another craft mela and stunned by these banjara style patchwork cushions!OMG!! Again the lady quietly agreed to give permission for resale and I was happy. Soon launched on Instagram and quickly few sold out. You should check this collection and write your comments. Do you like? Check HERE.

I am planning to update here with store new launches and the small stories behind that. Hope to see you soon. bye..

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Photo shoot 2

This is another post related to taking product photos for my e shop. In the first post explained how I created low-cost light box. You can check the same HERE. I used same light setup to take most of the featured products. But when I was introducing fashion clothing, this set up was of no use. Because its small. The light box which I made was only good for jewelry and metal artifacts. At first I thought to ask my friends to model wearing the cloths. This idea was not possible as I have only single piece in each design. I believe it's not good to sell the product once wore by another person. So, after some brain storming thought to click with natural light. Here is the result of first trial at my balcony.

Still I was not sure. I googled to find out more ways to click cloths. Many people are using white board and pin the cloths on it, light properly n take the shoot. For me, I have no studio setup. My space and budget do not allow me to spend on these items. If I go outdoor, there are chances of getting the cloths stained. After much of thinking a way out, I got this idea, why not use white cloth as background and use wooden frame to take the pictures. So decided to go with this idea. Here you can see the setup.

To make the frame stand was challenging. I used weight filled shoe box on one side and tied white string on another side. Later covered the box with dress material and photoshoped the string. Here is the result.

Later edited with designer pattern sketches and the product images looks like this. I have not brighten the images. I wanted to show the actual colors as much possible.

I am sharing this as it might helpful to those  who want to start a e business with low budgets like me. You can check other dress materials photos HERE.

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Antique Hunting

First one is collected from Udaipur. It was kept back side in the shelf, as they do in all metal craft showrooms. They normally keep good pieces at back. I has to insist them to remove and show it to me. Shop keeper said, its some goddess from South. I guessed it might be Meenakshi. I am not sure. If you know the name, please correct me. The lady is standing on double 'Peetha', holding a Parrot, dressed in shoulder ornament ( guess, its  kucha bandha) symbolizing royal lady, has Mukuta and one sided combed hair with fine crafted ear wares and back parts. I loved this bronze piece. Its for our personal collection, not for sale.

Following brass one is collected from Pandharapur for my e shop. This is not an antique. They are made with antique look alike with very fine finishing. With Chakra, Shankha and Gadha, suggest he is none other than Vishnu. My hubby wants to keep with us as its always difficult to get a fine crafted piece. But I had bought this only for the e shop. So going with my choice. For SALE!

 Do you like this? You can buy this HERE.

I wish one day to become trained and certify antique dealer.  I lovv to spend hours in these craft shops.

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Beads Jewelry from ShreeYa Classics

Do you like beads jewelry? I love them. I have a small collection collected over years. I do wear them according to my moods not with a matching sense. In my office, I always interested in taking a glimpse at others neck wears as well as ear wears. I do appreciate for unique selections and also for assembling them with different attires.

Always colleague Tejashree's collections amazed me, all because of combinations of different stones and colors. Later on, I came to know that, she creates them. When I started this e shop, asked her for selling her creations. She happily agreed and created these amazing stuffs for me. Look at the myriad combinations of shape and colors! She  teamed up with her mother, who also has a bold sense of design and started creating this beaded jewelry line. Each bead is placed keeping in mind the harmony and the overall balance of the jewelry piece.

Check out her creations.  If you like any of these, click on image which redirects to selling page which has more product information.

Here, each piece of jewelry is carefully thought of while creating. I have showcased her and her creations in my shop. You can buy them online HERE.

Do share your view on these. Which one do you like the most?

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Adding Collections

Uff! It took whole day to do a design makeover. Now shop is looking better. As shop is growing, wanted to add more attributes. That's why checked with options available with other templates again.  Then with same old look and little changes did 70% what I wanted to do. Its a heavy task to work as content writer, product photographer and also as a web designer!

 

Checkout new images and new added page. Hope now the navigation looks good. Actually, I want to remove "Home" page and directly call visitor to "Shop" page. Still not sure about that. So, letting old design as intact. And its always good to take break and look the same design. Better ways flashes.

 

Check my shop HERE

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Antique Collections

Its been a year for me collecting products for my e shop. Actually I started with collecting pebbles, which is another story. I'll share with you in coming post. At that time, only thing I had in mind was BRASS collection; antique and antique look like. I went to Mohammed Ali road and dig many shops till I found these finest pieces. I also have other items which not want to sale. If these items are not sold, no worries for me. Because these are going to be my pride possession till I handover these to others.

Nut Cracker from Hyderabad region. Its very fine piece, I selected only one from five others.

I loved this design. So cute and very well done piece. Its said to be used as candle holder, I thought why not use as incense holder?

This is another hunt, I picked only because of its fine finishing. its still intact. Upper body and lower stand can be separated to remove the incense left over from its stomach.

Check this, I really loved this piece. Sad thing is, its lid joint is been replaced by the collector. I am ok with this. Still colors left over are there, I have not cleaned it neatly. It shows been used. A rare Haladi and Kumkum brass box.

There were many other things which I wanted to buy. But firstly I wanted to check with sales. I am still not sure about the buyers for this.  Main thing is I am not the right person to sell antique. Still as a collector, I can buy this for my home and can share with others.

To shop CLICK HERE.

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Introducing Craft Khazana

Yes, Feels like after decades I am posting here. Usual work loads, packed weekends eat my major time. Today, I sat down and decided to write. Also I want to share a good news from my side.  I have also changed my blog design, how's this?

And the good news is I have successfully opened and running E SHOP.  This was my very cherished dream accomplished. From last one year, I was working on this. This Yugadi, launched the site and very recently started the sale. I am getting good response and few items sold out quickly. I am really feeling happy. I guessed at least three months to pick up the sale. Luckily, getting orders soon.

I am welcoming you to visit my shop CRAFT KHAZANA Check and tell me how you feel about this. Your feedback is always valuable.

I have opened this e shop mainly to sell unique and finest handpicked arts and crafts. No plans for bulk products sale. Aiming for those treasure hunters who looks for rare and best finds. Visitor might not find same item in next visit. This does not mean that not showcasing popular trends. A mixture of both. So, this is going to be a Khazana of wood carvings, metal crafts, jewellery, fashion cloths and accessories, paintings, wall art and paper crafts.

In coming days, hoping to post  here most of my new trinkets finding stories and new DIY.  Also posting shop's latest collections.

Mainly, I want to thank our co-blogger Sharoon, for finding my new venture very quickly and posting in her blog. A big Thanx to The Key Bunch.

You can read the post here;
http://www.thekeybunch.com/2014/10/online-store-craft-khazanas-divine-diya_16.html

See you again.

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