May 03, 2009

On gifting

Gifts reflect as much about the giver as they do about the receiver. As for me, I always prefer giving anything that’s handmade. So it’s nothing like going and picking up a hallmark card (not that I hate them), but something that’s personalized – something unique that’s made keeping the receiver in mind.

Last month, my aunt invited us for her house warming ceremony. Since she loves plants, I thought of gifting her one. But then, I didn’t want to give it in a usual pot. So I decided on experimenting a bit. An aluminum tea pot, some acrylic colours, inspiration from my rangoli designs and voila! I had a gift which I knew she would love!











My aunt loved it it and has placed it on a lovely mahogany table at the entrance. I’ll soon be making some more – have got orders from other aunts :P. Will try some more designs then.


P.S.: 30on30 was a huge success and Prashant collected almost double the amount for the initiative! A big thank you to all those who made a contribution towards the cause in their own special way.
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Remarkable coincidence, this article. I've been thinking a lot about what a 'gift' is & what gifting means...

    Needless to say, the kettle is quite wow.

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  2. Archana Srinivas PotteryMay 4, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    This is awesome Bhumika!

    Lovely! I love the chai-walla kettle:-)

    So glad 30 on 30 was a great success!

    Congrats!

    Arch

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  3. bhumikaMay 4, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    @neha

    if not for the book, we can set up our small shop of unusual and hand-picked artefacts :) infact, my horoscope for the day reads, 'you might consider leaving your job to pursue a hobby'!!! :P

    and yes, dried flowers were such a rage then! and you continue to be obsessed about it...

    @girish

    Am glad that you brought up the topic of gifting. I think that needs a post :)

    thanks for the appreciation.

    @archana

    thanks :) coming from you, it really makes me feel proud.

    and yes, 30on30 was such a great initiative. I'm glad i could be a part of it, all thanks to Prashant.

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  4. VineetaMay 4, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    This is beautiful Bhumika!! Bright yellow and all happy & its a lovely idea to use a teapot as a planter :) No wonder your aunts are all lined up for a bit of your art :)

    I think a DIY wave is spreading through so many of us. I know atleast 5 people who've started drawing and sketching and having fun experiments with their art- including me. I will post on my blog one of these days the experiments I have been upto :)

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  5. ~ ॐ ~May 4, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    this is beautiful :)

    chai ki ketli mein hai to aur bhi sahi dikh rahi hai :)

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  6. bhumikaMay 4, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    @Vineeta

    even i loved the bright yellow and it goes so well with the green of the plant :)

    do share your work and other interesting DIY projects

    @omie

    i knew you would like it and i actually thought of giving this for the 'chaibaaz' posts on ur blog.

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  7. I amMay 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Bhumika,

    Came to your blog through the 30ON30 link. Congrats on the success and off course a lovely pot..

    personalization always makes a difference.

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  8. SubhadipMay 15, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    That's awesome! Brilliant idea :)

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  9. sreenisreedharanMay 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    its a lovely pot bhumika, nice colors too.

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  10. bhumikaMay 21, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    @i am

    yes, personalization makes all the difference :)

    glad that 30on30 got such a great support! thanks!

    @subbu

    thank u haiji :)


    @sreenisreedharan

    welcome to the blog! thanks for your appreciation :) yea, i love the bright yellow with the green of the plant.

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  11. AnonymousMay 25, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    hi bhumika! loved the teapot, do you do acrylics directly on the aluminium? have been wanting to try some stuff.

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  12. bhumikaMay 26, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    @kalyani

    thanks :) yea, i applied acrylic directly to the aluminium. wanted to apply varnish to the pot but then i liked the matte effect.

    btw, i simply love your work. how can i get some for myself?

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  13. megha puNAter"June 5, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    wow i love the kitlee as they call it. great work bhumika.

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  14. Deepak Singh DograJune 17, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    Love this.

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  15. AbanikoJune 20, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    I'm sure your Aunt like it because, aside from it being creatively done, it's also a labor of love.

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  16. bhumikaJune 25, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    @megha

    yes the 'kitlee culture' - as they call it in a'bad. thanks for your appreciation :)

    @deepak

    Glad you visited my blog. It's a great feeling. Thank you!

    @Abaniko

    Welcome to the blog! Thanks for your kind comments.

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