Its high time I started work on next years “Limited Edition” calendars. I have short -listed a few designs and the most probable one will be from the “Egyptian Hieroglyphs Range”. I wish to showcase some new textures on the papers. I am also planning a wall calendar this season due to its high demand, I have realised that a lot of people want space to write on their calendars.

Last years limited edition calendars were a superhit, half of them were sold in Mumbai. We did a few corporate calendars last year and I need to come up soon with ideas for this year.

There has been a flux of media interest in our work lately, hope they turnout as expected.

July - August has been a busy month, we are stocking paper from all places for the coming festival season. A lot of my time is being devoted in research and design of new products. Being self-taught I sometimes ponder at the level of work that we are doing.

On the product development front we are moving smoothly to our target of fifty new products by the year end. I don’t mean fifty designs, but fifty new products!

 

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This write-up on yours truly appeared in the “Business Standard” newspaper today.

The online link to the article can be found here:

http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=330182

I have gained a lot of weight……I need to hit the gymn.

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Egyptian Hieroglyphs Range

Anand’z Creation presents to you “Egyptian Hieroglyphs ” - a range of limited edition gifts & stationery.

Hieroglyphs have a fascinating story to tell. They are not merely a language but a gateway to understanding an entire civilization. They reflect the world view of the Egyptians and unfold the mysteries of the pharaohs. So what you see and feel transports you to the realm of ancient Egypt.

All products have hieroglyphs with its meaning in English printed at the back. The hieroglyphs have been printed on a specially designed handmade paper that mimics a peeling wall texture. The papers that hold the hieroglyphs have been hand coated and brushed to give it that authentic look. This range has been developed after months of extensive research on hieroglyphs, papers and textures…….. Truly a collectors range.

Only available at our Studio and at Full Circle Bookstore (Khan Market & Greater Kailash I, N Block Market, New Delhi)

Further on we will also be launching the limited edition calendars for 2009 in this range.

The hieroglyphs have been printed on a specially designed handmade paper that mimics a peeling wall texture. The papers that hold the hieroglyphs have been hand coated and brushed to give it that authentic look. (View Picture below)

 

 

Handmade Greeting Cards

The cards were hand coated and brushed in brown, then the specially designed paper with the peeling texture and the hieroglyphs was placed over them. Comes in four different hieroglyphs/designs.

 

Notebooks & Journals

Notebooks have ruled pages printed with hieroglyph headers and footers. The covers were first hand coated and brushed in brown, then the hieroglyphs were etched on them by a special process and finally the specially designed paper with the peeling texture and the hieroglyphs was placed over them. Comes with a matching complimentary bookmark with jute fiber.

 

Pencil Box With Three Pencils

Each box contains three pencils. All pencils are covered with handmade paper. The box has a sliding mechanism attached to a jute string for closure.

Individual Bookmarks

Each bookmark has gone through the same process as mentioned in the notebooks section. It has jute fiber attached with a bead at the top.

They are individually packed and are available in three different hieroglyphs.

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I have been working hard these days trying to get my blog up and running before my website www.anandzcreation.in is redone. Obviously I will be putting a link to my blog on it.

The website will have all new pictures of our products; the present pictures are about 2-3 years old now. I also have been toying with the idea of an e-commerce site to sell products in India. Maybe I need to do some more research before I decide to go for it.

I also finally received my letter for the travel grant that I have won from the British Council. I need to plan my trip to Europe.

Finally this week our “Egyptian Hieroglyphs” range will be ready for showcase, I will be sending a newsletter to all on my mailing list. A link can also be found on the newsletters page after a few days.

Here is a picture from that range:

(More details about it in a later post)

 

 

 

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I was adjudged the runner up at the finals held in Mumbai at Goodearth Store.

I get a travel grant from British Council to visit London to further my business.

Night

The darkness instills a sense of peace,

Brings a smile to my weary visage.

The silence embodies my soul,

With the fervor of a child.

The emptiness enwraps my spirit,

Elevates me to a new high.

The air fills me with a sweet aroma,

My all-pervading enthusiasm knows no bounds.

 

I see, I stare, I gaze…my eyes perusing,

The ever-deepening chasm of infinity.

I seek inspiration; I seek dreams;

In the vacuity of time.

My passion knows no bounds,

It’s the epitome of my desires.

It gives me the strength to follow my heart,

And the dreams that evade me throughout the day.

 

…. Ah! The night

~Anand~

 

I would like to share one of my old designs which is also the all time best-seller.

Spice Card

Re-cycled Paper Jewelry

Trendy jewelry crafted from re-cycled handmade paper. They are sold as a set, consisting of a pendant and a pair of drop earrings. Each is sprayed with a coat of varnish to make it sturdy and waterproof. A variety of colours are available.

Handmade Card

A new design made with imported handmade paper. The straw paper on the card is a specialty paper that was made to order for trend shows held at trade fairs. It is a limited edition.

Handmade Card