Category: sustainable living

  • Wooden Printing Block Making | Indian Handicrafts

    The Rhythm of the Chisel: The Art of Wooden Printing Block Making in India Close your eyes. Now try and imagine a symphony, a musical rhythm of taps. No, this isn’t any orchestra playing an experimental tune; but it’s the workshop of a wooden printing block makers and artisans in India. This is the place…

  • The Purpose Of Upcycling

    The Purpose Of Upcycling: Saving Trees and Rainforests through Resourceful Creativity In this blog post, we will delve into the purpose of upcycling and how it can help us save our precious trees and rainforests, while also exploring the versatile use of wood as a primary example for upcycled materials. In recent years, there has…

  • Bespoke Address Boards – Custom Made Artworks

    I landed a fun customization project in late September this year. I received an order on my online shop for my Vintage Cup Stand and along with the order came a request to upcycle the client’s teak wood address boards. This order from Audrey who lives in the same city as me. It was easier…

  • The Karigar Collection – Indian Artisanal Craft Products

    The Karigar Collection ONE OF A KIND, Indian Craft Based Artisanal Collection – Designed & Curated By Design5 Studio This is a limited edition, one of a kind collaboration. The entire collection is based on my designs, choices and concept, that are brought to life by Indian Crafts, made by skilled craft workers who created these pieces entirely by…

  • Raksha Bandhan Gift Ideas – Personalized Gifts

    Raksha Bandhan Gift Ideas – This year, a few days ago before Rahshbandhan, I got the chance to work on two orders that were to be sent as sustainable gifts for raksha bandhan from one sister to another. I was happy to receive two messages in each case, that one sister was trying to buy…

  • Sustainable Valentines Day – 14 Gift And Celebration Tips For You

    Sustainable Valentines Day: A day dedicated solely to love often ends up fostering mindless consumption and waste. Think about those short-lived balloons, plastic wraps, and empty chocolate boxes that contribute to environmental harm. I believe there are numerous ways to make this day more about genuine feelings and eco-friendly practices rather than materialistic indulgence. Here…