Issue 9
Listening to Life
This issue gathers writers, artists, ecologists, photographers, storytellers, and practitioners who are attuned to the layered languages of the world: memories held by ancient stones, rhythms shifting in forests and fields, silences that follow loss, and dialogues gently sustained across generations. These stories offer openings rather than answers—spaces in which to imagine what might shift within us and around us if we truly listened, for so much meaning passes us by. But when we do listen, the world begins to change: subtly, profoundly, irrevocably.
Artisanal Toda Embroidery
Made available in limited numbers and designs for all seasons, no two pieces will ever be alike.
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Each Toda-embroidered masterpiece is individually created by the few women-artisans of this small indigenous community of the Nilgiris practising this rare art.
Made available in limited numbers and designs for all seasons, no two pieces will ever be alike.
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Kinship - Lost and Found
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The Colour of Remembering
Pathways into Kinship: Lessons on Belonging from the Monarch Butterfly
Co-Becoming: The Human-Dog Kinship
Wildflowers, Rivers, and Mountains—Navigating Time and Kinship
The Old Dog in the Kitchen
A Life Walking with Elephants: In Conversation with Prajna Chowta
Craft in South India: A Legacy at the Crossroads
The Keeper of Indigenous Memory: Remembering Janagiamma
Broken By Bread
Choreographies of Scent: A Libretto for Dance
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The Mountain Connection
An immersive exploration of the mountains around the world and their profound relationship with humanity.
This issue, “The Mountain Connection”, is an immersive exploration of the mountains around the world and their profound relationship with humanity. As both mirror and metaphor, mountains stand as timeless muses, leaving an indelible mark on the lives and legends of those dwelling in their ancient, towering presence.
“A wonderfully light and breezy creation. Packed with love and care.”
- RAMYA REDDY
At the heart of this edition lie deeply reflective and thought-provoking themes spanning local and global perspectives. We delve into the myths and folklore that resonate across mountain ranges, asking what ancient wisdom the stoic rocks of distant peaks can impart.
Sensorium
Go beyond the ordinary to explore the captivating realm of sensory experiences—sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch—that define our daily lives.
Renewal
Embrace the pursuits of regeneration and restoration as we relinquish the old and usher in the new–invigorating our inner and outer worlds with a renewed sense of purpose.
Roots
Many facets of the theme “Roots”, encompassing seasonal symbolism, the practical reality of wintering underground, tales of provenance, heart and origin, and the natural world.
Gathering
Inspired by a time of year which is about the bringing together of people, memories, traditions, reflections, gifts, food, stories and so much more.
Monsoon Reflections
Monsoon Reflections showcases the many moods of human experience and of the season. It contains inspiring images of natural beauty and moving glimpses into many different walks of life, including our first long interview.
Summer Slowness
Summer Slowness is all about the Indian summer. You’ll find reflections on slow living, longing for rain and for the mountains, the pleasure of scents and books – and more – in the words, images, videos and music curations that we have to offer.