Earthen Symphony

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Rathina Sankari

This post won the Special Award for the Blog contest conducted by Asian Paints in association with Ripple Links.

Earthen Symphony

The colours and smell of Mother Earth has always intrigued me. The rustic and rugged beauty bathed in earthy tones has a sense of calmness and at the same time restfulness. The warmth and harmony demonstrated is inspiring to set up a home in line with Mother Nature’s creation. The sun baked earth, the smell and colour of wet mud, pottery, Terracotta; traditional handicrafts bring out the flavour of ethnicity and tradition.

My home is where I return after a long day’s work to the sanctity of my life. This is the place wherein I revel into the tranquillity of my inner sense and prod into the realm of my mind. My home would have all the attributes of the earthen tones that bring out a perfect harmony. A courtyard in the centre, like the bygone era of Chettinad/ Karakudi homes in Tamilnadu.

Lighting & Ventilation

The open courtyard has the perfect ventilation and lighting and is also the best place for kids to play or catch up on some mundane activities for the grown-ups. The tall and colorful pillars and the wooden doors bring out the ethnicity of the south Indian culture.

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For the Rustic Look –

Add on some artifacts that breathe out the intricacies of Indianness like the uruli (huge metallic urns), traditional bell metal lamps (hanging and standing), wall hangings, coir, bamboo, terracotta figurines and wind chimes. Cow dung flooring in front of the house with rice powder Rangoli is appealing to every person walking into the house.

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Traditional Entrance

Cane chairs in the garden to have your morning cuppa a perfect setting to start your day with a refreshing ambiance. You could witness a colorful sunset or a sunrise or a beautiful rainbow on a rainy day. A rocking chair in your study for a relaxing read of your favorite book. This is where silence would speak for itself and unearth your deepest hidden thoughts and skills. These ancestral homes indeed bring out the perfect harmony between life and nature.

Study Room

My private space to ruminate over life’s blessings bestowed on me.

Care for the wooden Items –

Wooden artifacts, doors, windows, cupboards, landings, staircases, cupboards, partitions, swings, ceilings would be dominant across the home.

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They require extra care and maintenance.
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Care for the Interiors & Exteriors

Now that we have taken care of the wooden items in the house we also need to take care of the interior and the exterior walls of the house. Ancestral homes need to be managed and maintained well that is when they last long. The effect of time and weather shouldn’t take a toll on this valuable masterpiece.

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This traditional bedroom done with red and orange Asian Paint Royal Luxury Emulsion would steal anyone’s heart. It does give a warm and cozy feeling. Look at the motifs on the wall, these special effects lend a unique texture to the room and bring out a touch of our culture.

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Beautiful Ethnic Hall

A perfect setting to entertain the guests ain’t it?

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I would want my home to last long and speak stories of happiness, laughter, festivities, the first rain, squeals of a baby, anxiety and hope that it has witnessed for decades to the forthcoming generations.

After all Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai and this home would whisper a perfect earthen symphony.

Walk into my abode for a taste of this harmonious composition that I call Life.

This post is an entry to the Asian Paints The Beautiful Home Blogger Contest in association with Ripple Links.