Forgotten Treasures

Snapshort Histories

Ludo’s Indian Roots   

One of the most popular board games across the world, Ludo traces its origin back to the ancient Indian game of Pachisi. 

Snapshort Histories

Checkmate from India

Adapted over centuries, the always popular game of Chess traces back its origins to ancient India.

Forgotten Treasures

Pashmina - Illustrious and ancient

Fine hand woven, Pashmina shawls or Cashmeres as they are known, are prized for their beauty & quality. Literally meaning ‘soft gold’ in Kashmiri, the Pashmina has a truly illustrious and ancient past

Forgotten Treasures

Lost Jewels of Darbhanga

Darbhanga is a city steeped in history. It was home to one of the most spectacular collections of jewels till as recently as the 1960s