Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play

Welcome to Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play! This 8 part limited series podcast brings to you the stories of 8 crafts from India's rich heritage of handicrafts. We invite you to join us on this wonderful journey to explore the ingenuity of the artisans and the diversity of crafts in India. You can bring home the beauty of these beautiful artforms, as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play, a first-of-its-kind range of wall textures inspired by Indian handicrafts and weaves.  Click on this link: https://www.asianpaints.com/campaign/royale-play-new.html OR SMS ‘PLAY’ to 56161 to know more. Produced by: Ideabrew Studios Director: Aniruddha Pawade Research & Script: Nupur Sonar Voice Over: Hrishi K Sound Design: Vardhan Deshpande & Stanley Chacko

From Goa to Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, the craft of palm weave has been a part of our life for centuries. This simple yet beautiful craft not only has made its impact on the culture of India, but also has its presence in history - from the days of Mahabharata. The elegant chevron pattern of Palm Weave is a symbol of minimalism and simplicity. Explore the beauty of Palm Weave in this first episode. You can bring home the beauty of the coasts of India, and the intricacies of Palm Weave, as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play, a first-of-its-kind range of wall textures inspired by Indian handicrafts and weaves.  Click on this link: https://www.asianpaints.com/campaign/royale-play-new.html OR SMS ‘PLAY’ to 56161 to know more. Special thanks to Vatsal Bandodkar Maendra Alvares Late Bhiva Gaonkar Mahendra Phaledesai Produced by: Ideabrew Studios Director: Aniruddha Pawade Research & Script: Nupur Sonar Voice Over: Hrishi K Sound Design: Vardhan Deshpande  

From Ibn Batuta to less traveled souls like us, we all have experienced Khat in some form! You may have seen it at Dhabas and enjoyed a meal on it, or played a game of cards or chess on it, or laid back on it gazing at a sky full of stars. In this episode, we explore the beauty and simplicity of Khat, also known as charpai, khatiya, manjee and maanja. You can bring home the antiquity of the charpai, as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play, a first-of-its-kind range of wall textures inspired by Indian handicrafts and weaves.  Click on this link: https://www.asianpaints.com/campaign/royale-play-new.html OR SMS ‘PLAY’ to 56161 to know more. Special thanks to Ayush Kasliwal Ramkumar Shamsher Khan Produced by: Ideabrew Studios Director: Aniruddha Pawade Research & Script: Nupur Sonar Voice Over: Hrishi K Sound Design: Stanley Chacko

The art of tying and dyeing fabrics known as Bandhej has a prominent existence in the cultural history of India. In this episode, we take the journey to the surreal white sand desert of Kutch to know more about this beautiful art form. You can bring home the beauty of Gujrat & Rajasthan, and the vibrance of Bandhej, as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play, a first-of-its-kind range of wall textures inspired by Indian handicrafts and weaves.  Click on this link: https://www.asianpaints.com/campaign/royale-play-new.html OR SMS ‘PLAY’ to 56161 to know more. Special thanks to Aziz Khatri Taina Khatri Anjali Karolia Produced by: Ideabrew Studios Director: Aniruddha Pawade Research & Script: Nupur Sonar Voice Over: Hrishi K Sound Design: Stanley Chacko

From the Asia Pacific region to the Middle East and from Europe to Latin America and West Africa, Ikat is a form of patterning that brings together nearly the entire world. Records of Ikat are found in the 6th Century Ajanta and Ellora frescoes. Typically characterized by the slight blurriness of its designs, the process of tying and dyeing yarns is considered to be the oldest form of creating designs known to mankind. So intricate and laborious is the process of Ikat, that it is also called — ‘poetry of the loom’. You can bring home the elegance of Ikat, as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play, a first-of-its-kind range of wall textures inspired by Indian handicrafts and weaves.  Click on this link: https://www.asianpaints.com/campaign/royale-play-new.html OR SMS ‘PLAY’ to 56161 to know more. Special thanks to Anjali Karolia Dayalu Meher Produced by: Ideabrew Studios Director: Aniruddha Pawade Research & Script: Nupur Sonar Voice Over: Hrishi K Sound Design: Stanley Chacko

The art of weaving baskets in India is as ancient as pottery. In this episode we travel to Kashmir to know the history and significance of Basket weaving. Apart from Kashmir, wickerwork is also practiced in several other states in India. We explore how this art form has become an integral part of the daily life of Indians across its geography. You can bring home the beauty of Basket weave as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play.  Click on this link: https://www.asianpaints.com/campaign/royale-play-new.html OR SMS ‘PLAY’ to 56161 to know more. Special thanks to Payal Nath Asadullah Kumar Produced by: Ideabrew Studios Director: Aniruddha Pawade Research & Script: Nupur Sonar Voice Over: Hrishi K Sound Design: Stanley Chacko

For more than 4000 years, the splendor of silk has been a quintessential part of every joyous occasion in India. Its inherent sheen and elegance grace every occasion in alluring colours, from weddings and festivals to all of life’s little celebrations. In this episode, we take on the journey to know more about Tussar - one of the four varieties of natural silk produced world over. You can bring home the beauty of Tussar as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play.  Click on this link: https://www.asianpaints.com/campaign/royale-play-new.html OR SMS ‘PLAY’ to 56161 to know more. Special thanks to Shamim Ansari Anjali Karolia Jogen Munda Produced by: Ideabrew Studios Director: Aniruddha Pawade Research & Script: Nupur Sonar Voice Over: Hrishi K Sound Design: Stanley Chacko

Madras Checks created a unique place for itself, in different cultures across the world since the 15th century. The fabric and its popularity reached every corner of the world. And in some regions it still remains an integral part of the culture, to this day. A fabric that became a symbol for status for people across cultures has stories to share. And, you can bring home the legacy of Madras Checks as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play, a first-of-its-kind range of wall textures inspired by Indian handicrafts and weaves.  Click on this link: https://www.asianpaints.com/campaign/royale-play-new.html OR SMS ‘PLAY’ to 56161 to know more. Special thanks to Shamim Ansari Anjali Karolia Jogen Munda Produced by: Ideabrew Studios Director: Aniruddha Pawade Research & Script: Nupur Sonar Voice Over: Hrishi K Sound Design: Stanley Chacko

Apart from winter wear in India, you may have also seen colourful little pom poms adorning trucks and even dangling from knit straps on camels. The stories of their origin go to the era of the Vikings. The cute and adorable smushes of fur, feathers, ribbon, or wool known as Pompoms have been used across the world. You can bring home the joy and the playfulness of pompoms, as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play, a first-of-its-kind range of wall textures inspired by Indian handicrafts and weaves.  Click on this link: https://www.asianpaints.com/campaign/royale-play-new.html OR SMS ‘PLAY’ to 56161 to know more. This is the last episode in this limited series podcast. We created this series in the hope that the stories of these art forms stay with you and become a part of your life. We're hopeful that the next time you witness an artisan or their work, you'll recall not only this podcast, but also the journey of the art form itself and the artisans, who’ve spent years mastering their craft. We are glad that we could bring this series to you. Special thanks to Shabnam Khan Indira Rawat Produced by: Ideabrew Studios Director: Aniruddha Pawade Research & Script: Nupur Sonar Voice Over: Hrishi K Sound Design: Stanley Chacko