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Kids carnival

At Vimonisha Gallery on April 22 and 23

Brightly coloured cartoon characters, innovative caricatures, challenging workshops and exciting prizes await children at the Faber-Castell Kids Karnival to be held on April 22 and 23 at Vimonisha Gallery, 12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam.

The "Karnival" is an exhibition-cum-sale of some of the country's best brands of garments, art material and furniture for children. The Vimonisha Private Collection for Juniors (0-14 age group) which will be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., will feature ZYX'W (pronounced as Zigzaw, launching in Chennai) clothes, Needle Magic nightwear, Shrimp furniture, Maybell nightwear and Kappas ethnic wear, Faber-Castell books and many more.

Faber-Castell is organising a workshop titled "Draw with Einstein" today at 11 a.m. at the venue. The interactive workshop, which is open to all kids, is based on the cartoons and caricatures of Einstein Kristiansen, a Norwegian cartoonist, who works with such publications as Vogue, Elle and Mad magazine.

Besides, his TV shows on Nickelodeon make him a favourite with children the world over. What's more, there are exciting prizes to be won too.

Eco-friendly candles

Ananya, No.2, Ganapathy Colony, Second Street, Gopalapuram, has on offer a summer range of scented candles from Primacy. The candles are a blend of beauty and functionality and come in pastel shades and elegant jars. The eco-friendly candles are made from 100 per cent cotton wicks and premium fragrances.

Ethnic elegance

Looking for vegetable dyed saris and dupattas? Studio Soundarya showcases its range of Indian textiles at Evoluzione on Khadar Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam. The craft of vegetable dying combines various parts of plants and naturally occurring minerals to produce harmonious colours such as red, black, yellow, brown and other combination hues.

Studio Soundarya which has endeavoured to preserve and recreate this ancient textile tradition offers saris, yardage, home furnishings and accessories in a variety of prints ranging from Mughal florals, Kashmir paisleys to art nouveau and geometric patterns.

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