Our treasure chest is overflowing this festive season, with gifting ideas ranging from Rs. 50 to Rs. 5000. Choose from gift wrappers and bags, photo frames, coasters, table ware, pottery, personal care and aromatherapy products to footwear and jewellery. Take your time to browse and pick the best buy for you and your special friends.

Auroville Papers started in 1996. Their Italian-French-Indian-Russian team works in tandem with local villagers. They employ 60 workers, mostly women. They give them training and sensitize them to ecological concerns and a greater appreciation of nature's beauty. They have created a hand-made paper that is indeed unique. It is unique because Nature herself is the artist, inscribing on their paper the infinitely diverse calligraphy of its flowers, petals, stems, leaves, bark, herbs and pods. Gardens and forests combine to adorn and put their living forms and spirit onto the paper, making each product a unique creation. Their products are conceived to highlight the natural beauty of the paper and are lovely in their simplicity. Their paper is made only from cotton rags and vegetal fibres. It’s free from toxic substances and its manufacture does not require the felling of trees, produces no waste and no endangered vegetal species are used. Their paper is stronger, more beautiful and more versatile than industrial papers. It offers a great variety in texture and colour, depending on the fibres or combinations of fibres used. All sheets are made with four deckle edges. From the process of collecting leaves, flowers, herbs, pods, etc, to its final calendaring, it takes 3 days to produce a sheet of paper.

June - July 2009 Collection

**Honed from Horn** The natural grain and texture of wood and horn shaped and polished into classy bowls, ladles and spoons brings many pleasant possibilities to simple servings of nuts and snacks. Eat out of these delightful containers, or just seek the pleasure of having and keeping them! **Wickedly Wicker** The classic braid of wicker makes these bags collectors’ delights, even as they lend a touch of interest to shopping expeditions, trips to the gym, or just plain outings with friends. Succumb to the irresistible lure of these stylishly designed receptacles, the best accessories you could ask for this summer. **Kundan Kaleidoscope** Turquise and onyx, garnet and pearl, and the time-tested traditions of kundan and stone setting from Rajasthan, the land of the royals find beautiful expression in our fresh arrivals of jewellery. Earrings and finger rings and necklaces that combine the best colours and textures give you a wealth of choice and plenty of scope for sheer indulgence. **The Comfort of Cushions** Cushions accentuate the pleasing potential of all manner of seating, giving a lift to the spirits of your oldest sofa, chair or rocker! They have the power to improve the looks of nearly every space with their colours and carefully crafted designs. Choose from traditional hand embroidered squares, or silk, suede, and the best of contemporary design.

Feb - Mar 2009 Collection

**Tanjore Treasures** The time-tested techniques of gold leaf, inlaid jewels and perfectly complemented colours that epitomize Tanjore painting, have all been used to great effect in these finely finished objects for your home. Taking traditional Tanjore and glass paintings skills out of the frame, these chowkis, boxes, cabinets and coasters salute the classic at the same time as they stay firmly rooted in the contemporary. **Exquisite Embellishments** The famed Jaipur craftsmanship at its best can be seen in these bangles and earrings that showcase semi-precious stones in designs that are contemporary and compelling. Let turquoise and coral, amethyst and zircon, garnet and pearls give you that extra edge of confidence when you step out to be seen. **Handsome Home Truths** Painted wood has an intrinsic connection with the sacred and beautiful. These figures from Rajasthan bring rich colour to dim nooks or corners. The intricate art of enameled metal is on fine display on white metal boxes modeled on ancient ‘paan’ boxes. Candlesticks and glass mobiles provide further interest for both givers and receivers! **Form and Substance** These minimalist figures made from brass alloys exude charm and visual impact. Drawing inspiration from tribal art, their lines and forms celebrate the ordinary in an extraordinary way. The gestures and postures of life lived on a much slower scale, yet enriched by a close connection to nature, are brought to life in these figurines for your home.

Nov - Dec 2008 Collection

Wood, glass, shell and other natural elements have been lovingly crafted into objects of lasting beauty in the Ishatvam range of home accessories. Lacquer and kundan work, inlay work and gold leaf – many traditional craft traditions have been applied to create candles and candle stands, coasters, tissue holders, jewellery boxes and much more. If you are looking to create lasting memories, or house objects of rare class and distinction, look no further. Ishatvam has it all. Cinderella is only one source of inspiration for feminine fantasies of jewel-encrusted footwear that provide the perfect foil for pretty feet. Chamiers is proud to present Adaa’s range of party-wear slippers adorned with semi-precious stones. So tempting are these beauties that you will be forgiven for wanting to turn into Imelda Marcos.

Aug - Sep 2008 Collection

Ever popular boxes for knick knacks and jewellery, charming compact mirrors to have handy in your purse, beautifully crafted cell phone holders and table accessories - this season's fare at the gift shop gives painted leather a fresh new meaning. These items make for great gifts and reflect the best of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. Take home your own piece of good taste.

May 2008 Collection

The magic of Indonesia's craft heritage, using metal and cane, paint and lacquer, is brought out by these beautifully crafted artifacts for your home. If you're seeking any inspiration for a holiday in Bali, you will find some, and more!

Dec 07 & Jan 08 Collection

We are happy to launch a new collection in Chamiers for the New Year. Namo, an exclusive range of devotional and home accessories is designed to perfectly complement festivities, celebrations and rituals. Namo's products are a fusion of the classic and the modern. Each form reflects elements from nature and geometry that is an intrinsic part of Indian culture. Namo's designs bring an enduring touch of distinctiveness and elegance to your home, whether your décor theme is contemporary or classic.

October 2007 Collection

A profusion of celebratory evening purses with classy styling and embellishments is brightening up the gift shop all this month. The colours are classic black and white, pearl and ebony, guaranteeing co-ordination with any wardrobe choice. Whether you are looking for an outsize silver tote to make a statement, or a small studded black clutch to hold only the barest of party essentials, you are going to succumb to the lures of this assortment of arm candy.

July 2007 Collection

The stunning new range of trays and mirrors, with gold thread and mirror work and smart wooden frames lending a distinct touch to these items of daily use is flying off our shelves these days. Keeping pace is the Aakaar range of terracotta jewellery. These uniquely contemporary accessories, made of earthen terracotta and painted with colours that make them the perfect accompaniment for a wide range of clothes are always popular, and the present profusion of designs to choose from is making them virtually irresistible.