The Gathering Edit There’s a point in the monsoon when staying in starts to feel like the better plan. The rain has cooled everything down, the evenings stretch a little longer, and somehow there are always more people around the house. Chai and pakoras in the courtyard. Someone pulling another chair to the table. Cousins sitting on the floor with a pack of cards. Grandparents talking in one corner while children turn the patterns underfoot into their own little games. The Courtyard Table There’s something particularly good about being outside just after the rain. The ground is still damp. Steel tumblers of chai make their way around. Woven chairs get pulled closer together and someone inevitably brings out another plate of snacks. The materials around these moments tend to be uncomplicated: stone, clay, timber, woven textures and surfaces that don't need to look perfectly uniform. A little variation in colour or texture only makes them feel more at home. Patterns That Re...
When you walk on a floor made of heritage tiles, you are walking on a piece of history. These tiles are not something you walk on; they are special works of art that have been in palaces and important buildings for a long time. What makes them so special? How do they get those patterns and what do you need to do to keep them looking good for a long time? Let us find out the secrets of these heritage tiles and see how Bharat Floorings & Tiles has become the company for making custom handmade tiles. The First Secret: Heritage Tiles Are Very Durable One of the things about heritage cement tiles is how strong and long-lasting they are. These tiles are not made to last for a few years they are made to last for a very long time. The reason they are so durable is because of what they're made of and how they are made. Heritage tiles are made with a mix of cement, marble powder and fine sand. The beautiful colours of these tiles come from pigments that are added to the cement. This...