The Story of StoryTelling!

Real-life or Reel-life - Characters inspire us.

What if the reel-life can be made real??

The first Lion (king) puppet was born! (13th June, 2020) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D9ufNJQLP/

What if we could bind a familiar tale with it? A traditional one, perhaps? (17th September, 2020)

Maybe, a very popular one... (9th October, 2020)

https://www.facebook.com/share/19opx6ATuQ/

And now, lets make it theatrical... (20th May, 2021 onwards)

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1WpmSpXtip/

First online... then offline...

https://www.facebook.com/share/18wCJUMPAk/

The Stage...

The Theatre...

The Show...

It has been a journey - an exciting adventure! And, the fun continues! 

And continues...

band of beads offers:

1. Handmade puppets with a background

2. Offline/Online puppet shows which depict traditional tales, in a modern way through puppets

Contact us for any queries/bookings:

contact.bandofbeads@gmail.com

The Thirsty Crow Puppet Show - Children's Day

A wonderful line-up of activities for kids on Children's Day - sounded like a childhood re-visit!

band of beads was privileged to be a part of this exciting line-up - The Thirsty Crow Puppet Show!

On a bright Sunday morning, children were all excited, seated in a library. There was a murmur of "caw... caw" as the show started, little eyes awaiting a glimpse of the puppet! A huge round of applause (without prompts/instructions) followed as the crow made an entry! The crow was excited!

Nature is a true inspiration. An instant connect! A world of traditional virtual reality - which is real! The best part - it does not harm!

I was in awe witnessing the connect and the story coming to life in the young minds! A handmade puppet. A traditional story in a modern storytelling set-up. Time changes things. But, the roots remain the same!

band of beads is excited to extend the world of beading to offline puppetry! Those beady eyes bring in a lot of moments worth a capture!

Event at: https://youtu.be/bJkR3RmRAKs

Welcome to the World of Fantasy - exclusive gifting sets!

 

"I actually enjoy the world of fantasy quite a bit. There are no boundaries." - Ramin Djwadi

Fantasy can also allow you to...

Freely express your vision without critiques

Live in an emotion which is quite close to your heart

Transport you to "your own" space....

....imagination is your limit!

Sounds like a world where each one of us would like to be in??? Utopia, maybe???

What if you can live in this world in the comfort of your home?

Book reading and art have a common point - fantasy. Fiction or non-fiction - reading transports your mind to a vision of your own. The author controls the characters, but the ambience or message is your creativity! Various personal interpretations!

Each one of us is a fan of at least one character from books. How about having a peek into this world everyday?

Presenting... custom name plates based on characters. These name plates are hand-painted, have a bead character, a custom space and a special detachable brooch! What's more, there are various combo offers available with other band of beads products! A great gifting option for the fans!

Exclusive launch in our recent stall! Custom orders for all types of fans accepted! Current variations: Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, Princess Sofia.

We're 10!

From one to two digits - We're 10 years old!

What started as a re-visit to the passion lost in the sands of time, now celebrates its entry to the two-digit world!

Fabrics change. Beads have more variety. With time, come new experiences and new ventures. It's been a journey witnessing these transitions. I feel thankful and grateful to all the wonderful guests who encourage me to be a bead artist and fabric enthusiast. Here's a celebration for all of us - a whole fabric made with patchwork showcasing each valuable skirt/top/wall hanging order. Yes! We do remember each one of you!

Fabric patchwork of all the skirt/top/wall hanging orders

Now that we are two-digits, here's another celebration - family name door/wall hangings made with the technique from where it all began - bead weaving! The family name is made by making a word from the first letter of each family member name. This, unlike the traditional family name(or last name) is unique to your family, just as you are! This wall hanging is a dedication to all the customers who ordered custom bead jewelry from us. Also, a big thank you to the many ladies and girls who grabbed their share from the band of beads stall!

Celebrating all the jewelry customers with bead weaving!

Let's now sit back and re-visit the very first post, exactly 10 years ago.... down the memory lane:

https://adiz-artmania.blogspot.com/2014/03/down-memory-lane.html

Customer Appreciation - Aishwarya

Its heartbreaking when something we love breaks! But, its a miracle when we gather strength and mend it!

Aishwarya's necklace had some beautiful bead elements. The biding factor - thread - gave away. But, what we appreciate is the spirit of getting it re-done! There was an opportunity to replace the damaged beads with new ones and still retain the old charm! And we were happy to be a part of this process.

Thank you, Aishwarya for making us a part of this journey!

Design Phase

Final Output

Customer Appreciation - Divya

Its an experience to peek into the world of artists. What makes it more interesting is, when the skill is passed on from one generation to another. Fresh perspectives expressed in a different form, art remains alive - an invaluable inheritance!

Exploring various mediums in her painting skills, Divya, an art teacher, creates a wide range of products - wall hangings, main door name plates, jharokhas, to list a few! Her mom is an award-winning embroidery artist. Her floral embroidery with threads and beads, on bright sarees creates a perfect traditional-modern blend.

For a special gift for her mom, Divya chose to go for a custom creation - band of beads name plates. Her creative brief was interesting - A cloth which belongs to her dad needed to be the hero. Inspired by the floral embroidery, a bead flower would fit in the best!

So here's a custom creation - especially for Divya's mom! An artists' world - A bead sunflower in the making with embroidered stem and leaves! The flower formation is depicted by ingredients like coloured beads and threads flowing in to create a visual delight! And, there's a butterfly attracted to it! Binding the whole message is a plait of threads - a tradition passed on by every mother to her daughter - unity is not only strength, but adds beauty! All this on a canvas of treasured fabric - wait... does it have a weaving patterns like blue threads and white beads on a black background?!!!!! :)

Best wishes packaged with this creation, band of beads is thankful to Divya! It was an absolute privilege to delve into an artist's world and express it with beads and threads! 

Concept phase

Final product - no filters used!

Critically acclaimed stall at Primus

"Is that block print?" asked a student of my height, pointing at a mom-n-me skirt pair. 

Impressed by the inquisitive question, I said, "Yes! You are right! There's another!" An elaborate examination is what followed! Then, was a detailed study of the hem of different skirt fabrics. Impressed by the observation skills, I couldn't resist, but comment, "You are quite a pro in fine arts!" Smiling, they said, "We are students from NIFT!" Speechlessness! Awestruck! Wow! A case study for design students?!! Never imagined such guests at the band of beads stall in Primus!!!

Surprises followed... Two teenagers were busy choosing a bead brooch - Elmo or Ninja Turtle?... Another was busy looking at the noiseless wind chimes on ceiling of the stall... "That is science in the air!", I said. A smile on his face! He travelled with me as we browsed through the concept of each wind chime. After explaining a couple of them, he could relate to the logic for the next! Children are fast learners!

A swarm of PUC students landed on the stall, and I was literally out of it! Sometimes, its good to get a view from a distance! They browsed through each product category and imagined various stories - a tinker bell brooch on a green lehanga choli? A lock-and-key bracelet for friends - but who is the lock and who has the key?! Stories do transport you to a world of your own! And the best part is, you are the creator!

Children are definitely the best critiques. Very truthful and innocent. It's just about going on a journey through their eyes! Afterall, they are our future generations!