The Patwa Haweli at Jodhpur consists of ten rooms, exemplifying the essence of the local architectural traditions with their carved hanging balconies, courtyards, wooden ceilings, multifoil arches, and studded doors and windows, as well as two roof-top terraces for Al-Fresco dining.
The tradition of chewing betel leaves-Paan is as ancient as India itself. Ostensibly an antiseptic, digestive aid and a palate cleanser, Paan has been accompanied by an assortment of ‘add-on ingredients’- Choona (mineral slaked lime or calcium hydroxide), Kattha (catechu), Supari (areca nuts), Loung (cloves) and Elaichi (cardamom), tobacco, spices, mint, sweetened coconut, other Paan-Masalas, sugar, dates, Gulkand(Rose petal preserve), cherries, and variety of Saunf (fennel) to name a few! Of these, Kattha is a very popular and important one. – Studio Archohm
Parees, a showroom in and of stone, by PMA – Madhushala
In May 2017, TDV – The design village, an interdisciplinary industry centric institute decided to move its existing campus to a larger premises to accommodate the growing number of students in their design school. An old abandoned Kattha (catechu) factory wouldn’t be an option unless you’ve got architect Sourabh Gupta on your team. The two months of summer vacation saw the nightmarish facility transform into a dream village – retaining much of its inherent character even while injecting new life. – Andre Fanthome
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