Every week, discover a comprehensive guide to culture and lifestyle across India with the Homegrown Bulletin. The #HGBulletin includes creative project launches, drops, the latest releases, and much more.
EVENT
The Spot Concerts By Greater Than Gin
Greater Than Gin, India's premier craft gin brand, is hosting 'The Spot Concerts' on January 27th and 28th at The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre, New Delhi, as part of the #ListenGreater initiative. This two-day event celebrates the diversity of India's independent music scene, featuring live performances by local indie musicians in the genres of Indo-fusion and electronica.
Read about it here.
PRODUCT DROP
The Wicker Story
The Wicker Story, an initiative by Prelab Design Studio in Hyderabad adapts digital processes for design to fit India's craft and material systems, utilizing algorithmic approaches to create customized and sustainable products. This project seamlessly blends aesthetics and functionality, capturing the essence of Indian culture through craft and parametric design, setting new design protocols that transcend scale and geometry.
Read about it here.
WORKSHOP/ RESIDENCY
A Pottery Workshop In Himachal Pradesh
Dharamkot Studio invites art enthusiasts to its pottery workshop, a serene 6-day retreat offered in March, April, May, and June. The workshop covers pottery fundamentals such as wheel throwing, hand building, surface decoration, firing, and glazing. With each batch limited to 8-10 participants based on studio space, expert facilitators and resident artists will guide the creative journey at this idyllic clay and ceramics sanctuary.
Read about it here.
FASHION
Delikate Rayne
Delikate Rayne, founded by Diasporic Indian siblings Megg and Komie Vora, is a slow and conscious women's fashion brand that epitomizes cruelty-free luxury. Embracing ethical and environmentally progressive values, the brand, rooted in the sisters' Indian heritage, creates vegan-friendly and cruelty-free pieces. Delikate Rayne aims to revolutionize the fashion industry by eliminating the impact on animals, the planet, and human contributions.
Read about it here.
MUSIC
'How The Mighty Will Fall' By Long Distances
Indie rock band Long Distances released their debut EP, How the Mighty Will Fall, a 4-track sonic journey that combines grunge and dreamy elements, delving into the uncertainties of contemporary existence. Beyond serving as an escapist retreat, the EP actively engages with themes like love, loss, lament, and the quest for liberation. Long Distances' sound captures the essence of a complex emotional landscape, touching on aspects of longing, disappointment, grief, acceptance, and resistance within the context of the modern world.
Read about it here.
FILM/ SERIES
'Late Bloomer' By Jasmeet Raina
YouTuber Jasmeet Raina AKA Jus Reign introduces Late Bloomer, an eight-part Crave series loosely based on his experiences. The show delves into the struggles of Jasmeet Dutta, a turban-wearing millennial, as he balances ambitions in the content creation world with cultural obligations. Reflecting the broader challenges of a generation torn between tradition and personal dreams, Late Bloomer captures the intricate journey of those feeling a step behind their peers in the diaspora.
Read about it here.