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 a favorite page in a coffee table book.11. Pressed or Dried Florals • While it's known that bringing fresh flowers across international borders is prohibited, have you considered the charm of dried or pressed florals? During the initial days of your trip, indulge in the experience of floral picking. The unique international blooms can create lasting memories. Once you've gathered, simply press them between the pages of your travel book or the memo pad found in your hotel room, this will help preserve their beauty to cherish long after your adventure concludes.