The Journal

Notes on living by mood.

Care guides, styling ideas, maker notes and edits for living by mood.

New storyCeramics9 min read

Small-Batch, Handmade or Artisanal: The Labels, Decoded

Handmade, hand-thrown, small-batch, artisanal: what each label on homeware should mean, what it often means in practice, and how to check the object for yourself.

Read the story 16 Oct 2026
Hathi Elephant Nerikomi Ceramic Planter - Golden Feathers by Modus & Mood Ceramics9 min read

What Is Agateware? Nerikomi's Cousins Around the World

13 Oct 2026
promo 1 - Modus & Mood Mood edit Meet SanctuaryFor quiet corners and nowhere to rush.Shop Sanctuary
Bedside Glass Carafe and Tumbler Set by Modus & Mood Diwali5 min read

Diwali Gifts Under ₹1,500 That Still Feel Like a Proper Present

12 Oct 2026 Glassware Water Spots and Cloudiness: Fixes That Actually Work Care9 min read

Glassware Water Spots and Cloudiness: Fixes That Actually Work

9 Oct 2026 Caring for Wool Felt: Cleaning, Storage and Moths Care9 min read

Caring for Wool Felt: Cleaning, Storage and Moths

6 Oct 2026
promo 2 - Modus & Mood Mood edit Meet RitualFor the everyday things worth making special.Shop Ritual
Karwa Chauth Gifting: Beyond the Obvious Ceramics9 min read

Karwa Chauth Gifting: Beyond the Obvious

27 Sep 2026 Anti-Tarnish or Beaded: Choosing and Caring for Imitation Jewellery Care9 min read

How to Stop Imitation Jewellery Tarnishing: Anti-Tarnish and Beaded Pieces

25 Sep 2026 Serving a Festive Thali: Serveware That Does It Justice Ceramics9 min read

Serving a Festive Thali: Serveware That Does It Justice

23 Sep 2026 The Bar Cart Edit: Glassware for the Party Season Diwali9 min read

The Bar Cart Edit: Glassware for the Party Season

21 Sep 2026 Festive Tablescaping with Handmade Ceramics Ceramics9 min read

Festive Tablescaping with Handmade Ceramics

19 Sep 2026 Diwali Gifts That Ship: A Guide for Family Abroad Diwali9 min read

Diwali Gifts That Ship: A Guide for Family Abroad

17 Sep 2026