PUNARVI'S 11 WAYS TO ADD AN INDIAN TOUCH TO YOUR HOME DECOR

1. Prints • Frame your favorite Indian prints, whether it's wallpaper or a sari/textile. What prints evoke a spark in you?
2. Brass • Real brass decor pieces are a total win. Taking the lead are these vintage brass tiffin/chapati boxes that complement any stack of coffee table books.
3. Marble • A trip to India is incomplete without returning with a marble piece. From bowls to trays to this beautiful floral carved dish - there are many options at your fingertips.
4. Figures • Add a whimsical touch to any space with a brass companion or a similar figure sourced from India.
5. Hardware • Transform any cabinet, drawer, or even wardrobe with a small but mighty change like these brass lotus pulls.
6. Mother's Recipe • Purchase your favorite picture frame and have your mom write her favorite recipe in Indian writing. It makes for great shelf or countertop styling in the kitchen.

7. Vintage Door • Go vintage door hunting in India. It's a thrill and adds a unique conversational piece to any space within your home.8. Rug • Visit a rug village next time you're in India and get to know the local artisans and their work.
9. Boxes • Camel bone boxes make for the most beautiful setting onto just about any surface and can house various items.
10. Magnifying Lens • Next time you're in the Indian section at home goods. Grab that hand carved magnifying glass - I love to set it atop an open page in a coffee table book.11. Pressed or Dried Florals • While fresh flowers often can’t cross international borders, dried or pressed florals offer a beautiful alternative! Early in your trip, take time to explore local blooms and try your hand at floral picking. To preserve these unique finds, press them between the pages of a book or a notepad from your hotel room. It’s a simple way to capture the beauty of your trip and create a keepsake that will bring back memories long after your travels.