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The Iconic ‘Blue’ Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue!

The mid-19th-century cultural monument that’s reopened to the public after a year of restoration - Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue! It is the oldest Sephardic Synagogue in Mumbai, constructed in 1884. The synagogue was designed by Bombay architects Gosling and Morris and was paid for by the Sassoon family, who were prominent philanthropists in Bombay. The synagogue’s decorative interiors featured Victorian stained-glass windows and rich Burmese teakwood furnishings and staircase. In 2010 the WMF funded the re-creation of the architectural structure of the Synagogue and the restoration was completed in January 2019. The Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue – also commonly known as Kala Ghoda’s Blue Synagogue – received a new lease of life after 20 months of restoration.  Abha Narain Lambah, the architect for the restoration project said, “The Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue was an extremely challenging and fulfilling restoration project. The entire structure, right from the ext...

Design in our DNA!

DESIGN AND INNOVATION are the two pillars for a unique and extraordinary space that is truly eye-catching. Bharat floorings is a full-fledged design house that provides services of the utmost quality to our consumers, giving you the opportunity to create your own unique tiles. We, as a company believe in evolving and growing, just like your homes need to! It’s always good to be up-to-date with the current trends and designs. All our designs at Bharat floorings are 100% original, keeping with the new trends in the field of interior design. Flooring is a major surface in your home. It takes up a lot of square footage and is an important design element to pay attention to because it sets the tone for everything else. We collaborate with like-minded designers and creatives to develop exciting contemporary floor art to give your floors a luxurious and modern look. The resulting pieces of art are collectively known as the BFT+ range and, here are some of the spectacular results of these...

CEMENT TILES V/S CERAMIC TILES

Flooring forms an integral part of the overall design of any space. It plays a very important role in interior design and in setting the look and feel of the space. Tiles that stand out from the crowd, add character and style to your room! They should be an extension of who you are and should be able to tell your story for years to come. This is where quality comes into the picture. At Bharat floorings, we bring you classic and contemporary handcrafted cement tiles with various designs and colour options that are not only long lasting but also easy to maintain. We are sure you must be wondering, what are cement tiles?  And, how are they different from ceramic tiles? Of course, they look alike no doubt, but alas they are very different from each other from the making procedure to the application process and everything in between! The cement tiles at Bharat floorings are one of a kind tiles that impart a luxurious look and feel to any space. These tiles are made by hand, one at...

The Untold Story of Creativity and Perseverance!

The journey of Bharat Tiles started in 1922 when the independence struggle was spreading like wildfire. Jamshed Mehta, a colleague of Mahatma Gandhi spoke about achieving economic freedom which inspired Pherozesha Sidhwa to start a tile manufacturing company, along with his nephew Rustom Sidhwa. They worked hard together and started the “SWADESHI MOVEMENT”. When the Bharat Flooring tile company first started in 1922, in Uran, there was no electricity, water or telephone service. The journey was not as easy as you think, there came hardships but with the strength and belief of developing Indian nationalism, the voyage continued. The Sidhwa family owned large sheds at Uran, to manufacture liquor from mogra and rose flowers, oranges and other fruits. Since the sheds lay idle after the British introduced prohibition, the tiles were produced in those sheds and travelled from there to all parts of India. 1923 - Our First Client – Sir Cowasji Jehangir: In 1923, Pherozesha was dis...

A Private Abode with Colours and Patterns Galore!

In 2012, partners Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani founded a design studio built upon their shared passion for design. Each space and/or product embodies integrity and is created with the same care, skill and attention to detail that they collectively share. MuseLAB is an end-to-end design studio; offering a bespoke and leading-edge approach to design with a precise focus on unique and highly customized environments, interiors and furniture.  MuseLAB used Bharat Floorings tiles in their project at Worli and recreated the space into something truly beautiful and playful. They used different combinations and patterns in this project which makes the space look distinct. At MuseLAB, every challenge is treated as an opportunity which is given careful thought and consideration.   The entire design approach of the interiors of this beautiful apartment was based on the Art déco style which was popular in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. The signature aesthetic still ev...

A colourful & playful space in GOA – Hotel Mateus!!

This is about our journey of bringing to life a 100-year old mansion in paradise land, Goa. Hotel Mateus is a restored Portuguese mansion, built in 1879, nestled within the boutique and restaurant-lined area of Fontainhas, Panjim. New York-based Architect, Jonathan along with Isla Van Damme, Belgium born interior designer has transformed this dilapidated mansion into a high-end boutique hotel. The original old world elegance has been retained and mixed with a splash of new and modern amenities to create a luxurious stay away from home, with stylish and contemporary interiors.  It is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel in Panjim! A Restaurateur, Fashion designer, Interior stylist, and Hotelier Isla Van Damme, who prefers to go by Loulou is the woman responsible for the beautiful interiors at this historic hotel. Her wealth of experience and creative approach has led her work to be featured in many magazines. Her designing style is very unique and highly innovative. S...