Posts filed under ‘Shopping and Exploring’
“I am interested in three things: high-quality gem stones, high luxury hotels, and tribal textiles.” Hanya Yanagihara shares her ultimate shopping itinerary in Jaipur, recommending India Beat for “the best insider access.” A fabulous article with beautiful photography by Roland Bello. Enjoy it here.
India Beat are very excited to be collaborating with New Zealand celebrity chef, Peta Mathias MNZM. We have put together an incredible, curated itinerary, designed by Peta that takes you to all of Peta’s favourite places in India. Here is Peta’s introduction: Hi – I’m… READ MORE >
Experience the splendour of Jaipur’s most luxurious boutiques as well as discover the hidden gems that Victoria has uncovered throughout her time in India on India Beat’s exclusive Jaipur Shopping Tour. Whether you simply want to browse through the beautiful materials, vibrant colours and intricate… READ MORE >
Bandhani tie-dye is one of the oldest forms of textile dyeing. An ancient art that is mainly practiced in the regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, this technique has come to symbolise the stunning sarees, turbans and odhnis that inject these areas with colour and life…. READ MORE >
The Idli boutique houses an exotic collection of incredibly beautiful clothes, accessories, textiles and home furnishings, curated by our good friend Thierry Journo. Thierry’s expert knowledge of traditional Indian techniques such as tie-dye, embroidery and block printing intermingle with his French aestheticism and individual elegance to… READ MORE >
India Beat are delighted to be included in The Fall Guide by The Wall Street Journal. Our shopping tour of Jaipur is highlighted under their Couture Excursions: “Personalized shopping tours that are ‘less about buying and more about seeing how beautiful things are made,” according… READ MORE >
The New York Times Style Magazine featured Bertie and Victoria in the November 2016 issue, Behind the T: Passage to India. Here Bertie and Victoria share their favourite ways to pass the time in Jaipur.
As mentioned in TOWN & COUNTRY Magazine by Leena Kim: “Since Bertie and Victoria Dyer started India Beat over a decade ago in Jaipur, they have become one of the most trusted travel guides in the country, planning perfectly tailored trips whether you want to… READ MORE >
By HANYA YANAGIHARA. Illustration: Konstantin Kakanias One of the great thrills of visiting India is realizing how much is still made by hand and on the spot, from jewelry to rugs to furniture. But if merely watching an artisan create a made-to-order shawl isn’t enough, one company offers… READ MORE >
Victoria’s passion for textiles, design and colour has taken India Beat to Bagru, Jaipur where run our fantastic hand block printing workshops. As an aside we are also very excited to have designed our own, signature print and created our beautiful silk / cotton scarves…. READ MORE >
