Blogs – Khushii

Pocket Square: The Unbound Flourish

khushii — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000

The aesthetic beauty of a pocket square is defined by: simple in visual appearance, but detailed with creases & angles, structure & detail. A simple accessory that amps up your personal style, upgrading your outfit from regular to sophisticated!

Navigating the folds of this accessory, is actually no big task. If worn correctly this pop of colour will add panache to your wardrobe.

Though a small decorative element, the secret is that, it ties in the different elements of your attire. Our suggestion is to experiment and be versatile. Inject creativity and don’t forget the personalized touch!

Here are a few folds to achieve a complete debonair look.

Triangle Fold or One Point Fold

This fold will give you an elegant look, easy yet chic. Make sure the pocket square sits an exact parallel to the lapel.

Fold in half to form a triangle and then again to form a smaller triangle. Fold the right corner going towards the left and then the left corner going towards the right. Tuck the bottom into the pocket to only let the triangle peek out from the pocket.

Puff Fold

Easy to maneuver, and versatile for any occasion. Plump up the puffs with dimples and gentle tweaks. No two puff folds look alike.

Pick the center of the pocket square, and let it hang. Gather the hanging with your
other hand and fold the loose ends gently. Ease it into your pocket and let the soft gathered cone shape dimples peek out.

Remember, practice makes perfect.

A pocket square adds effortless creativity into your ensemble. Adding confidence to your stride and showing off your personal, unique style.

Potlis: The Hidden Gem.

khushii — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:18:06 +0000

Potli, is the traditional Indian handbag that provides a finishing touch to any festive or wedding outfit. A sparkle to make you shine.

Reigning as “The Hidden Gem”, it adds versatility to any wardrobe. Be it accessorizing traditional Indian attires or charismatic styling to western outfits. Available in a wide range of styles & designs, from simple and elegant to ornate and heavily embellished.

In India, Potlis carry forward heritage and
tradition. Often gifted by the mother-in-law to the bride, it symbolizes love,
good luck and blessings of the family to be.

At Khushii we handcraft unique designs using rich materials as silks, velvets, georgettes adorned with age-old embroidery techniques like Chikankari, Zardozi and Sequence work. Enhanced with customized tassels of delicate pearls, nalki, gota and beads along with other decorative elements.

If you’re looking for flawless styling, we have something for everyone. Be it the bride, bridesmaid, or the most important person to the bride her “Mom.”

The Luxury Edit | Candles by Khushii

khushii — Thu, 06 May 2021 10:57:45 +0000

Khushii means joy, and we are dedicated to bring joy to your home.

Synonymous with small-batch, hand-poured candles, each Khushii candle is hand-polished by master artisans to give them a perfect marble finish. Using ancestral techniques, tools and skill each of our candles’ bring to life your living areas. Use them as perfect centerpieces, add charm to a corner or finesse to your dining table.

Here’s an introduction to ‘The Luxury Edit

Urli

Taking inspiration from the traditional Indian Urli : a decorative bowl to float flowers and candles, we designed this object d’ art in the form of a Lotus motif. In Hinduism, the Lotus represents beauty & purity, exactly what our Urli stands for! Let this simple elegant Urli, light up your entrance with positivity.

Jaali

A candle the spreads calm energy, relishing life’s simple pleasures. The intricate lattice pattern adds romance to the marble facade of this collector’s item. Each piece takes five days to hand-pour & polish. When lit the stunning visual looks like a piece of art. We recommend introducing the Jaali to any room for a delicate display of light.

Nargis

A candle that helps you fall in love with moments. The glow of dancing light on the facade of this stunning design can mesmerise you for hours. Our artisans marble-polish the Nargis, so it looks amazing and adds charm to any setting.

The Luxury Edit reminisces of traditional motifs, with modern styling and intricate detailing. But most of all, memorable experience spent around a Khushii candle.

Decisions! Decisions? Decisions!

khushii — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:04:19 +0000

Infinite design possibilities for your wedding invites, giving you sleepless nights. Let’s break down the intricacies to relieve you of wedding jitters.

Monochromatic

Clean, aesthetic, inspiring. Reminds one of open spaces yet pin-point focused. Fill up the spaces with laser & embossed textures on fine recycled papers. Seriously dapper!!

Floral

Blossoming, whimsical, watercolours. The delicacy of flowers is always captivating in its myriad of colours. Team it up with luxurious gold calligraphy. Lasting romantic expressions!!

Traditional

Timeless, Intricate, Elaborate. A dreamy vision with elegant detailing and heavy gold accents. Further work with book styles and thick card-stock. Cherished sophistication!

Minimialist

Simple, straight, eloquent. Keep it uncluttered using the negative spaces to draw attention on important information. Further stylise with embossed text. The correct dash of oomph!

Religious

Impressionable, auspicious, heritage. Religious symbols signify purity and seek blessings when embarking on a beautiful journey together. Keep it exclusive with warm tones and plush textiles. Magnifique!

Destination

Exciting, fun, themed. Weather using city skylines, beach fun, glorious sunsets or palatial motifs, let the masti reflect through the invite. Highlight with embossed foiled elements. Make it memorable!

Watercolours

Hand-painted, sleek, delightful. Especially perfect if you have an artistic flair. Up the scale with recycled paper and vellum. Finish with a customised seal. Treasured forever!

Crafted

Adventurous, appealing, trendy. If you’re a crafter, lay it out for the world to see. Origami, Quilling or just plain crafting, make it bespoke for your special day. Box it for added panache. Definately a keepsake!

Whatever your design decision, listen to your heart and let the invite represent the one that matters most at your wedding… YOU!!

Planning a wedding invite?

khushii — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:52:24 +0000

Planning a wedding invite?

Choose your wow factor!

First things first… its your wedding… its all about you!! Weather you plan a traditional invitation or gung ho bohemian, your wedding invite should be a reflection of you.

Romantic or Vivid

Timeless florals are naturally romantic. Pick your favorite flowers and team them up with stunning colour combinations like

Blush & Rose Gold, Slate Blue & Mustard, Sage Green & Mulberry. Alluring blossoms add the correct touch of bespoke.

Traditional or Modern

Trend alert : Traditional meets Global!

Classic charming motifs, modern aesthetic textures & patterns that captivate. Truly exotic in all its intricacies. Amazing first impressions.

Destination & City

Destination weddings bring an incredible mixture of golden sunsets and relaxed calligraphy, or formal architectural vistas with ornate motifs. For sure, destinations celebrate paint splashes, vibrant colour explosions and luxurious metallic golds.

Contemporary or Old World

Ever thought a contemporary wedding invitation could be a stunning classic? Ivory with gold accents is especially romantic, timeless & elegant. Throw in a few Swarovskis for the chic contemporary touch.

Budget or Splurge

Why not splurge on the style quotient within your budget!! Choose a design that compliments your overall wedding style, while keeping heavy cardstock & expensive printing techniques to the minimal. Add a DIY flower bouquet to up the glam factor.

Classic or Caricature

Caricature lends a humourous touch to the start of your festivities. Request your designer to add fun fact detailing to make it eternally classy. Quirky, yet stylish. Definitely, the most intriguing of invites.

Simply put… State your style!

Was the lockdown challenging for you?

khushii — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:45:05 +0000

Was the lockdown challenging for you? Or, with so much time in hand, did you want to try something new/old/forgotten?

For me, it kicked-off an inward reflection of forgotten painting urges. It has been 25 years or more since I last held a brush and that scared me. Plus art supplies were impossible to source during quarantine.

So, I turned to my ipad, did some research and out popped ‘SketchBook’. With it, a reboot of my artistic tendencies. Long lost skills had to be honed, starting a journey to better myself. It took courage to set aside the initial artistic dejection and move to becoming better, slowly but surely.

Here are some thoughts if you’re under Artistic awakening 🙂

Don’t hesitate. Just start. You may feel not good enough, but that’s no reason for hesitation. A few painting/experiments on, you will find your vibe.

Ignore the criticism. Nobody but you know your mind-space.
Create “The everyday habit”. Whether short periods or a single long one, it doesn’t matter. Just be with your craft, everyday.
Focus on learning and creating. The outcome will happen. It’s takes practice and more practice.
Youtube, Pinterest are great sources for learning techniques. Observe videos, paintings, art tricks and form you own style.
Feeling stuck? Talk to a friend, visit virtual art galleries, sit with a cuppa and let your mind float.
Cannot finish the painting? Start afresh! Flow with subsequent inspirations and let your creativity soar on a new canvas.
Most importantly, Don’t rush the learning. Nor focus on the outcome. Enjoying the process leads to satisfaction. Each stroke itself is a moment of creation.

Yes, it takes time, effort, sweat. You gotta push those nasty negatives aside. Like me, the eraser will become your best friend. Value your art and celebrate your journey of a million memories.

You know you’re an artist when…

khushii — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:49:55 +0000

You can paint your own T-shirts.

You doodle on napkins in restaurants

You play with coffee colours to design

Sunrise & Sunsets stop you in your tracks

You describe pinks as desert, rose, bubblegum, flamingo & mulberry

You get lost marvelling on patterns

You have more art supplies than your child has books

Your salad looks like a paint pallette

You have notebooks full of ideas

You still love your childhood crayons

Your children think your arms & legs are their canvas

You choose doodling over sleeping