Here’s an entry from India that caught my eye because it’s so vibrant and rich. Gorgeous!
“Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is originates in India.” – Vineeta. Click on images for a larger view.Name: Vineeta Nair
Occupation: Advertising Art Director
State/Country: India
Theme: Ayurveda
What inspired your board? I am from India and Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine that is practiced here. And my family has more than its fair share of Ayurvedic doctors :) so I’ve grown up with it all around me. To create a room inspired by it was a challenge that I could not not pass up. Ayurveda conjures up images of Indian tradition – so I’ve used a lot of traditional patterns, designs & motifs. Colours like yellow and red. I especially like the mural art picture that I got and the wall with metal scriptures on it. Ayurveda is also famous for its massages and that’s where that traditional bed figures. And in the Textures and Accents section you will find the mortar and pestle and the metal vessel/urn they hang above the bed which drips medicated oil on the patient. I love interior design and this happens to be the 1st mood board I’ve done in my entire life :) Thanks so much for the opportunity.
“The pillows are made of natural fibre mat. I especially like the wall with metal scriptures on it. The panel below that is the kerala mural art which is found on many temple walls. Its very colourful and intricate.” -VN
“I just loved the traditional latch on the door. The carved bed with natural fibre mat on it. The wooden platter I have at home is brilliantly old world.”-VN
“A metal peacock lamp. The design on the knob is done in the same style as the paneled mural.”-VN
“Various mat textures, natural fibres, metal vessels, mortar pestle & the urn thats hung above the bed that will drip medicated oil. Colours are Indian vibrant.”-VN
A special thanks to all that entered the decor8/Amy Butler Mood Board contest, I really enjoyed reviewing entries from so many talented readers out there! This week, I’ll continue to post my favorites and then on Friday, I’ll select the top 10 entries and they will appear in a single post with a link to an online survey so you can cast your vote and select your four favorites – your 4 faves will be our new winners, announced on June 19th.
Notes: If you’ve submitted an entry that has not posted yet, you may not have been selected since I’m only posting those in the final running.
If you have questions for Vineeta, please comment below so she can reply. Thanks for entering, Vineeta – you did a great job on your first mood board!
(images from vineeta nair)
June 12th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
I love checking in to see the latest boards. Wish I had time to post one….maybe next time! This one is particularly inspiring…so different from many of the others!
June 12th, 2007 at 11:41 pm
I love this one because it’s unique and beautiful. Gorgeous colors, so rich.
June 13th, 2007 at 6:07 am
thank you soo so much Holly! i was waiting with bated breath to see if you will feature mine. thanx so much. and thanx for the comments katie and jess – this is so exciting!!!!! :)
June 13th, 2007 at 10:07 am
This is truly amazing! Such a pleasant surprise! What I love most is your fascination for details even on the mood board, i.e. the door knob, and my my, the vignette of embossed wall paper! The low-lying rich brown medicine table showcasing antique gold vessels is just one of those things ayurvedic ancestry took as granted forms of art used in mundane life. Brilliantly rich theme. A good theme to enter. Refreshingly romantic colors for the ones in ailment. Just goes to show that even the ill needn’t suffer blue walled modesty. They can saffron their lives with a manifested mood board. Wonderful!
June 18th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
WOW!! It is so rich and beautiful….so many bright bold elements, balanced beautifully to create an image of how living should be..’IN FULL COLOUR!’ The kerela ayurveda detailing of door knobs, door lock, the urn and the gorgeous murals in something which I as an art person had noticed and stored in my reference memory long ago on my trip to kerela. To see it used so beautifully in a pleasure…way to go!- shitu
February 11th, 2010 at 3:47 am
Vineeta…i am absolutely in love with all that you have showcased..and i think you have pretty much inspired me also to do this cos i just realized how much i just love art and if i don’t get into this now i never will…want to speak to you…just give me your email id..will write to you..