The summer heat in India, particularly in the South, can beat down like a vicious beast, bringing stinging pain to even the most seasoned of global travelers. For me, living in Chennai was a daily anxious adventure of dodging Mother Nature’s feverish midday bullets. A few of my coping strategies: drinking icy cold coffee or
TouchArt Bags by Artist Ed de Wild – New at Pondicherry Our Q + A with international artist, Ed de Wild. Ed recently took time-out to share with us a little about himself and a lot about his one-of-a-kind TouchArt Messenger Bags. (They’re amazing!) Read on! Q. Ed, give us a little back-story on you;
As a child visiting India, Rakhi was one of my favorite festivals. Also known as Raksha Bandhan, (Raksha, meaning protection; bandhan meaning bond or ‘bond of protection’), rakhi is a ceremony where sisters will tie colorful, gleaming threads on their brother’s wrists symbolizing a sister’s love and prayers of protection. The brothers, in response, promise
Many of you have complimented us on our logo which we really appreciate! Others of you have asked us a number of questions about it. Where does it come from? What does it symbolize? What does it have to do with India? Great questions! Like our company and our products, we wanted a logo that
A tunic, also known as a “kurta” or “kurti” in the Indian and South Asian world of fashion, is a loose- fitting garment designed for easy movement, especially during the hot summer months. Interestingly, the tunic was very popular during ancient times outside of India, particularly by the byzantine Greeks and Ancient Romans. According to
A classic white embroidered tunic is an amazing summer staple that can take you from the pool, to sight seeing, to dinner! For this chic summer collection we added bold accessories, including a set of bangles, crystal earrings, an enamel elephant necklace, and an embroidered handbag. Featured Products From Pondicherry From upper right: Bandra White
Aquamarine Potli Bag
Green Paisley Potli Clutch
Eva Potli Bag
Potli Bag in Cream
Hampton Tunic Dress
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Darjeeling Classic Kurta Teal Green
$38
Malibu Tunic 
Bollywood Glam Bangles in Blue or Green $16
Panda and Bamboo Bangle 
Rabari Shoulder Bag