Crafted Journeys

05/10/2022

New Delhi is not not 'new' at all. It's wide avenues are built around and on top of a graveyard of cities that have risen and fallen over time.

Within 'New Delhi' is Humayun's Tomb, one of India's many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Build in the 16th Century it was Asia's very first garden tomb and laid the blue print those that came after, including the Taj Mahal.

Like the Taj Mahal it is a testament of love built by a Queen for her beloved husband Humayun, the 2nd Mughal Emperor of India.

When compared to the Taj, it is subtly elegant, it's walls dressed in red sandstone with motifs picked out in white and black marble.

On the India: Fabric, Food & Fabulous Tour, we step inside its walls and gardens to bring to life the fascinating lives of these early Mughals. You will also learn more about the tomb's role in India's more recent history.

Find out more about what we Discover in Not So New Delhi:
https://www.craftedjourneys.com/tours/india-tours/india-fabric-food-fabulous-holi-small-group-tour-2023/

08/09/2022

And we're back! I'm very excited that I will again be hosting/guiding India: Fabric, Food & Fabulous + Holi next year.

It's perfect very small group (6-10 people) tour of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Mumbai for foodie, creative or crafty types and those that love immersive travel.

Stay in a mix of well-located deluxe hotels in Delhi, Agra and Mumbai and a fabulous family-run Heritage Haveli in Jaipur

Departs 03 March 2023 ex Auckland - 14 days and includes just about everything! For all the details visit the website or message me for a detailed itinerary.

- Natasha

https://www.craftedjourneys.com/tours/india-tours/india-fabric-food-fabulous-holi-small-group-tour-2023/

Our signature tour to India perfectly combines hands-on experiences and cuisine with the must-see sights. Fully escorted from New Zealand

17/03/2022

Happy Holi! This pic is from a few year ago. I can't wait to return to India and celebrate again with friends old and new.

18/11/2021

So excited to get this quick 'Hi' from Lovleen and Rashmi. 😍

India has opened its borders to foreign tourists again this week and these two fabulous ladies returned to the office for the first time in 20 months. India: Fabric Food and Fabulous just wouldn't happen without them.

We might not be able to travel right now but be assured everything will be in place when we can.

13/11/2021

I'm giving the website a bit of love at the moment so I have switched on a 'Coming Soon Page.' You can still contact me via email and phone as usual 😊

Keeping 🤞 I will be heading back to India in 2023.

22/03/2021

I love Mumbai. The history, the food, the vibe and did I say the food?

India’s most cosmopolitan city offers a dramatic blend of Bollywood idols, opera, street stalls and gripping tales of the underworld

18/03/2021

A fascinating read for fabric lovers.

Nearly 200 years ago, Dhaka muslin was the most valuable fabric on the planet. Then it was lost altogether. How did this happen? And can we bring it back?

26/02/2021

09/02/2021

I've been having a lovely time photographing some of the beautiful handpainted paper mache items that arrived on Friday from the Gazi Family and also photographing the Furoshiki and other items I've been sewing from the fabrics hand block printed by the Meratwal Family.

🤞by the end of this week my little online store will be online. I'm also going to be at this Saturday 13th February.

You will see there was a bit of 'unhelp' from our newest family member 😂. She's only been here for a week and she's got us all wrapped around her little 🐾

06/02/2021

It was very cool to stop and check out the clip on bridges from the water today. It is going to be a major asset to Cromwell, Bannockburn and Clyde.

Looking forward to an announcement on the opening date promised this month for this section of the trail 😁

05/02/2021

Checking out the new Lake Dunstan Trail Cromwell Gorge section while out on the lake with the kids this Waitangi Weekend.

Can't wait for it to be finished!

18/01/2021

An interesting read about the Indian Ateliers that produce the exquisite embroidery for Europe's luxury fashion brands.

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?

15/01/2021

What a week! We've had a scorcher here in Cromwell. Thankfully the wine is well chilled and delicious.