Gone are the days when all clay was used for was to make pots and tableware. This is the era of making clay jewellery and trinkets. A generation that wears their past on their sleeves from crochet to Y2K fashion, it’s no wonder that they have brought clay art back in the most Gen Z way possible. From trinkets to pet tags to fridge magnets to bookmarks you name it and there’s something Kawaii made out of clay waiting to be adopted by you. We bring to you a curated list of some of the talented clay artists on Instagram to help you add an extra dose of Kawaii to your living space! 

Lil flap Rhea (@lil.flap_)

Want to recreate your favourite anime characters? Or is an incense holder what you need? Lil flap Rhea has got you covered. Their clay work ranges from practical to pure cuteness. From cute clay trinkets and charms to clay jewellery like earrings and necklaces, everything is made with a lot of dedication and love! Plus they take custom orders too!

Wallfleur (@wallfleurthings)

Want to make something unique for your pet? Or looking for some unique fridge magnets or bookmarks? How about clay pet tags, fridge magnets and bookmarks? Wallfleur’s work in this department is a masterpiece. Done with perfection with a beautiful shine on all of them they are a perfect addition to your everyday aesthetic. And yes, they do take custom orders as well!

LittleMudDoor (@littlemuddoor)

Owning a 5-star rated Etsy gift shop, and claiming that they can re-create almost anything you send them a picture of, LittleMudDoor will act like your fairy godmother when you’re in a pickle and are unable to decide what to gift. But among all their re-creations it’s their clay work that stands out the most. Done with absolute perfection mixed with a whole lot of cuteness, their work will leave you in awe!

Lilac Boat (@lilacboatshop)

Spreading smiles around the world with one cute clay trinket at a time, Lilac Boat is your go-to page for days when you feel too sad to think that Ghibli characters are not present in real life. Their creations are bound to make your inner Ghibli-loving child dance with joy! From charms to desk pals to keychains let your inner Ghibli child out!

Moon Klin (@moonkiln)

Want a custom clay sculpture of your beloved pet? Then Moon Klin is your go-to place. Apart from having an adorable range of desk pals and clay jewellery pieces, their works are pieces of art that will elevate any home with warmth and love. Their aesthetic page is bound to brighten even the darkest of days.

Clay art by Subhi (@myclaystories_)

Sharing her clay journey with the world, Subhi’s page screams Kawaii! Watch as her big and bright-eyed clay sculptures capture you in a trance making you want to adopt all of them right then and there. With expert craftsmanship and shiny finish one look and you will know that these creations are made with love.

Soulful Clay (@soulful_clay777)

Looking for some clay crockery items to add a rustic charm to your living space? Then look no further than Soulful Clay! From beautiful clay tableware to vases and incense holders each of their pieces is unique and is a testament to the expert craftsmanship of the creator. Detailed and vibrant they are bound to add a zest of life to your home. 

Do check out these pages for all your clay art needs!

Remember the time when anything knitted or crocheted was considered grandma-like? Well, guess what cottagecore has become an entire aesthetic on Pinterest! And the rage around crocheting is just growing each day. From cute amigurumi to crochet flowers to totes to tops, there’s nothing that the crochet world has not made 100 times more cuter and sustainable than it already was! We bring to you a curated list of crochet artists from Instagram to take care of all your crochet needs and add a speck of Kawaii to your life!

Abstrart Canvas (@abstrart.canvas)

Looking for some cute amigurumi? Or is a crochet bag what you have in mind? Abstrart Canvas has got you covered. From cute and cuddly amigurumi to chic and minimalist tote bags to cute bookmarks made with absolute perfection, their collection is bound to leave you in awe for more. Plus they accept custom orders too!

Yaapi Crochet (@yaapi._.crochet) 

Looking for some warm leg warmers? Or how about a beanie? From small crochet keychains to a full-sized adult sweater, Yaapi Crochet is your go-to for any crochet-related clothing accessories and tote bags. Their work is bound to leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy and a whole lot of Kawaii inside! And yes, they do take custom orders. 

The Loop (@crochet_theloop_21)  

From cosy sweaters to trend-setting crocheted tops to beautiful crochet bandanas to chic tote bags, The Loop has it all. Making crochet a part of your everyday life with their work, The Loop is bound to make cottagecore your new aesthetic. Done with precision and a lot of cuteness their work is the very definition of sunshine!

Created With Love (@createdwithloveeee)

Tired of gifting flowers that die and fail to stand the test of time, unlike your love? How about crochet flowers? Not only are they sustainable and eternal but add a hint of warmth to themselves. Specialising in crochet flowers among others, Created With Love is bound to be your one-stop shop for all crochet gifts! Their flower works are on their way to changing the real rose as the symbol of love to the crochet version. With expert craftsmanship and dedicated workers, there’s no reason why the customers are anything but satisfied. 

With Love By Cleo (@withlovebycleo)

From tiny amigurumi to unique tote bags to beautiful flowers to hand warmers, With Love By Cleo has got you covered. Their bright and vibrant page is bound to make you splurge on these Kawaii goods. Their huge collection is a testament to the versatility that they possess towards their craft.

Crochet Boutique Co. (@_crochetboutiqueco._)

Specialising in amigurumi and keychains, their works are on their way to becoming the next best cuddly companion. Cute and cuddly their amigurumi collection is every child’s dream come true. If Friends was shot in today’s day and age, we are sure one of these cute amigurumi must have taken the place of Joey’s beloved penguin Hugsy. And you guessed it right, they take custom orders as well!

Hues of Valley (@hues_ofvalley)

Believing in slow fashion and prioritising sustainability, Hues of Valley takes custom orders and ensures each piece of their creation gets their undivided attention. Specialising in crochet clothes and hair accessories, they have something for every aesthetic from spring fun to chich goth.

Bit of Everything (@b.o.e_bitofeverything)

Just as the name suggests they dabble in a bit of everything. From amigurumi to flower bouquets to tiny keychains to coasters, their collection touches upon it all, adding an extra dose of Kawaii to your everyday life. The best part they do take in custom orders as well!

Do check out these pages for all your crochet needs!

Wishing to explore the wild but your mundane job doesn’t allow you to step out of the clutches of the corporate world to relish nature? Hoping for a tiny escape in your everyday life even though it’s for a few minutes? All your prayers will be answered in this article. We bring to you the treasure box containing just the finest wildlife photographers on Instagram. We are sure that they will keep that wildlife explorer spark in you alive.   

Dhir Jakharia

Capturing the glory of nature at its finest, Jakharia is one of those wildlife photographers whose camera will take you on a visual journey through the wild. From innocent moments of elephants playing with each other or fanning out their ears to the brutal reality of the law of the jungle as the lion catches on to its prey by the neck, his pictures beautifully show the different sides of nature without any hesitation.

Munna Mandalapu

Capturing nature in motion with so much clarity is not an easy feat to achieve. Yet Mandalapu’s work makes it look super easy. His expertise as a wildlife photographer shows in his attempt at capturing birds and even insects in action and is really noteworthy. The vibrancy and depth that each picture carries is unmissable.

Apoorva Jadon

The first thing you will probably notice in Jadon’s photography is her play on colours. She is someone who ensures that her background beautifully complements her subject in the foreground. One of those wildlife photographers who ensures that nature’s beautiful aesthetic sense is only enhanced by her lens. Jadon’s works are bound to transfer you to the middle of the jungle.

Biplab Banerjee

A wildlife photographer with a special focus on birds. Banerjee beautifully captures these ever-fleeting creatures of nature for us to marvel at. Freezing them for us to admire each aspect of their existence his works are truly a sight to behold. From a mother bird feeding her children to a bird that is simply perched up on the stem of a flower, his lens never fails to capture any moment.

Jagdish Choudhari

A “Wildlife Conservator with a Camera”, Jagdish’s captures are bound to get you in touch with the innocence of nature. Freezing the calm beauty of nature, his work is bound to leave you feeling energised and refreshed. From vultures to lions to common crows, all of them find a place in his photography.

Amal George

Are you a big fan of the big cat family? Then George is the wildlife photographer for you. Capturing these majestic beings at their finest, his work is bound to leave you speechless. From the famous Royal Bengal Tiger to the endangered beauty, Black Panther his lens captures them all in their natural habitat. Although he does cover other animals, the big cat family seems to be his favourite of them all.

Dhruv Shilpi

Big fan of reptiles, amphibians and insects? Then Shilpi is the wildlife photographer for you. Taken with utmost precision and clarity, his works allow us to see something as small as a wasp or a spider up close. Giving a new perspective to snakes we get to see them from an entirely different angle.

Sheetal

From innocent marmots to ferocious wolves to deadly lions, Sheetal’s page is an absolute delight for any wildlife enthusiast. She uses the natural light to her full advantage and enhances the depth and clarity of the subject of her image tenfold. Our personal favourite from her page is the “Sunday Morning Stretch” by the Leopardess Padma.

Joy in the Wild

Capturing the brilliant orange hue of the tigers perfectly, his works are bound to leave you in awe with their vibrancy. Another big cat lover, he does click other animals such as elephants and otters, but his undying love for big cats is hard to miss. Using nature as his palette he ensures to bring out the true colour of each of his subjects. 

Adityaa_chavan

Capturing the enchanting winterscapes, Chavan’s work will leave anyone breathless. Keeping birds at the centre of his work, he brings to us some of the most rare species in the world. From pallas’s cat to snow leopards to red pandas, his works primarily centres around the wildlife found in the coldest regions. His page is a true sight to behold and will most probably make you book the earliest flight to the mountains.

Hope these wildlife photographers reignited the adventurer spark in you!

In the realm of mental health, where silence often reigns and stigma persists, art performances and emerging as powerful tools for breaking the chains surrounding the topic. Among these diverse forms of artistic expression, music takes centre stage, proving to be a transformative force in healing mental health. Let’s delve into the deep impact of mental health art performances and the therapeutic resonance of music.

“Holding On” by Sanjay Maroo

These poignant words set the stage for a musical journey that explores the dualities of life- the euphoria of success and the depths of rejection and fear. The song is a dedication to those who persist and refuse to surrender their dreams despite setbacks. It’s a call to awaken those who may have quietly moved away, urging them that it’s never too late to try again. The artist shares personal experiences passionately pursuing a dream, basking in the glory of success, but also grappling with the pain of rejection and the haunting fear of failure.

“Nahi Hu Mai Theek” by Vasu Kainth

In a bold and crucial move, an artist addresses the often stigmatized topic of mental illness through his song “Nahi Hu Mai Theek”. This musical composition shines a light on the shadows that mental health struggles cast on individuals. By bringing mental health struggles to the spotlight, the artist contributes to breaking the silence and dispelling the stigma that surrounds it. The song becomes a voice for those who grapple with invisible battles within their minds, creating space for empathy and understanding.

Sitar for Mental Health by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma

Sitar for Mental Health gives us a unique blend of ancient practices and contemporary experiences, utilizing traditional Indian Classical music as a powerful medium. The goal is to invoke states of deep reflection, receptivity and introspection, fostering awareness about mental health through the auditory sensory processing system.

These immersive experiences last around 60 minutes and go beyond the boundaries of conventional performances. They incorporate a variety of instruments, including the Khartal, Sound Bowls, Daf, and deep percussion, creating a multi-sensory journey. The focus is not merely on music but on the silence between notes, encouraging deep listening and gradual adoption of musical improvisation and consciousness.

Rishab, the artist behind Sitar for Mental Health, skillfully navigates the Sitar as a tool for transformation. The audience is taken on a journey that begins with a personal intention, allowing them to sense and visualize their emotions. The experience encourages letting go of mental and physical attachments in that moment, providing a therapeutic space for introspection and healing.

In the dynamic world of music, every store carries a story and each melody paints a vivid picture of emotion. The latest music releases have taken up this ethos, offering a diverse range of tunes that resonate with the human experience. Let’s dive into the enchanting world of these musical masterpieces.

“You Are A Criminal” by Mallika Mehta

“You Are a Criminal” by Mallika Mehta is her latest creation which is a powerful emotional orchestral pop composition. The song invites listeners on a compelling journey through the intricate nuances of heartbreak and betrayal. Mallika’s passionate delivery breathes life into every emotion, making that track a poignant experience for anyone who has ever felt the sting of betrayal. With a fusion of soul-stirring lyrics and a captivating melody; “You Are a Criminal” stands as a must-listen, promising an emotional rollercoaster that leaves a lasting impression.

“Neem Neem” by Anurag Sinha, Yasser Desai & MFA Records

Presented by Anurag Sinha and MFA Records, “Neem Neem” is a melodious masterpiece that enchants the soul. Sung by the talented Yasser Desai, and featuring the voices of Manmeet Kaur and Jatin Suri, this song is a musical journey that transcends the ordinary. The enchanting melodies of “Neem Neem” promise to send the listeners to a world of soothing tunes and heartfelt emotions. The video, a visual delight, shows us a captivating performance that promises to tug at the heartstrings. “Neem Neem” is a chartbuster in the making, offering an unforgettable musical experience.

“Tu Jo Paas” by Suzon

“Tu Jo Paas” is a light at the end of a dark tunnel. The song expresses deep emotions of joy and reliability in a romantic relationship. The singer finds immense happiness and a positive demeanour when their loved one is close, emphasizing that without them, life feels dull, The recurring desire to maintain this laughter and joy and a plea to never leave, creates a sense of security. The verses beautifully intertwine feelings of love and simplicity, portraying the beloved’s impact on every aspect of the singer’s life. Acknowledging the loved ones’ role in fulfilling aspirations and being the anchor in times of emotional turbulence adds layers of depth to the lyrics.

“Hi” by THE 9TEEN

“Hi” by THE 9TEEN is a soulful and poignant melody, “Hi” captures the essence of connection and strength that emerges from challenging circumstances. “Hi” intricately weaves a narrative of what two individuals experience when physically distant but emotionally close. The song is creative and a breath of fresh air with stunning vocals, and visuals.

“Mann” by The Yellow Diary

“Mann” is a song that is sure to touch your heart. In a heartwarming video, Moses discovers Tarini’s lost diary in a busy metro station. What happens after is a meeting by chance that unfolds as they connect over the diary’s pages, leading to laughter and shared moments. This touching tale shows us how fate, in the form of a lost diary, can unite two strangers and blossom a heartwarming friendship.

These latest music releases offer a rich tapestry of emotions, from heartwarming to heartwrenching. Each song sings a unique story, creating a melodic journey that resonates with listeners on a deeply personal level. Whether you seek the emotional intensity of betrayal, the enchantment of soulful melodies, the resilience found in love, the strength born from distance, or the heartwarming joy of newfound friendship, these songs promise an unforgettable musical experience. So, immerse yourself in the beauty of these compositions, let the melodies carry you away, and savour the profound emotions they evoke.