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![Say hello to the Play & Learn Khasi Alphabet Blocks!✨️
This was a tiny dream of mine that started around the workshops of Nongthymmai, Shillong. All these wood scraps at @paieid_furniture had the potential to be turned into something magical.
So with our skills in surplus, we got to work.
And here is that little dream into your hands.
The Khasi language through play!
Each block is made from reclaimed wood in natural shades and finishes, celebrating culture but being gentle on the planet.
We chamfered the corners for safe handling for little hands. Explore each side to learn a letter, word and images to spark that curiosity ✨️
Art and Education come together in this little offering and we hope you enjoy it🌻
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Ki blok ne lyngkhot dieng dak thoh Khasi ba dang shu pynmih✨️
Katba nga dang khmih ia ki nongtrei dieng ha kawei ka karkhana dieng ha Nongthymmai, Shillong, nga la poi iohi ia ki dieng lyngkhot kiba bun bah ba khlem pyndonkam ha ka dukan jong i @paieid_furniture. Kane ka la khring ia ki jingpyrkhat jong nga ban pynwandur ia ki ha ka rukom kaba pher bad thymmai.
Iwei pa iwei i blok, la shna da ki dieng lyngkhot kiba la ieh khnang ban paw ka rong jong ka dieng hi khnang ban sah ka jingitynnad khlem da ai rong da kumwei pat.
Ngi la pyndam tiak ia ki dong khnang ba kin long kiba biang ban pyndonkam da ki khyllung khynnah. Phi lah ban peit ia ki dak, ki kyntien bad ki dur ruh ban long ka lad ai jinghikai ia ki.
Ngi kyrmen ba kin long ka jingmyntoi bad ka jingsngewtynnad ia ki khun hep ki jong ngi.
[Khasi Alphabet, Khasi Language, Learn Khasi, Khasi Culture, Alphabet Blocks, Early Learning, Montessori At Home, Educational Toys]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/602832118_18416537107185079_1667512225841127752_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=E9SWhoUSMHkQ7kNvwEfmGT1&_nc_oc=Adk3-3RRcjWL5cditwGD-i0zU6ib3WJk0NIcmfkUze5UN-b5COngigFm6T0b1Uw73mM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=dgo8-VbIEFtIOGMs-ue3TA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFrw_x8uOHduvXrbUjbk-wypaIe2jG7ETauLmR29DVqAhjZcZVrzVXs8TimombyTxJAREyo0Rfs&oh=00_AftmIUI6FPmBsxHlUiR11tg-z2R0iaeN0oo7lBhgGxt0qA&oe=699BBCC6)
![Glimpses from the Attic ✨️ You'll find, along with Paieid's accounts, some heirloom photographs of personalities, places and poignant thoughts that encompassed his life and travels.
Give it a read or gift it as a great read to someone you know🌻
[North East Writing, Journal, Cultural History, Books On The North East, Gift Books, Candour On Canvas]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/600854156_18416050465185079_6506943779170534811_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=eNpJGleX9tQQ7kNvwG1ff0m&_nc_oc=AdmiBPYtScAG4v5eE8AiNwbok3NUvDaZbmmxaqzG5U27ExNrVA91vuQYsw8vBvLpPao&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=dgo8-VbIEFtIOGMs-ue3TA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFZvMjWOnB5VgHCiIid5lUN8vw5wRP9ozj1oAdFxRBlcSrtrtU3LtlJ3FoP_1vzWRB9uUKMjuCj&oh=00_AfuMbm092wF-YD2poV67qaXMakwVsJr3dXQYil555r7HkQ&oe=699BBC23)
![Grandpa was a lot of things, a great many things in fact. But I shall always remember him for his words, words that were sometimes penned quietly under moonlight (as told by Paieid).
Here is a book he left for all of you ... for those who traverse lands alone, noticing what others miss and gathering lessons on paths of old.
Diaries From My Attic by Wilson R. Laitflang is available in our library ✨️
[Diaries From My Attic, Wilson Laitflang, Books, Ethnography, North East Indian Writing, Regional Writing, Cultural History].](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/598669494_18415610134185079_7517080864714784118_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=5Dm-30vmc5MQ7kNvwGwTpb5&_nc_oc=AdlMS16WDsbpKgppVvWUeM-V3dA4EYumTrHzXwBrvJLy3yvFTDiQh7eDSyQTF8Y3O1A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=dgo8-VbIEFtIOGMs-ue3TA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHi4oR3f3o7vqVyjYVIV8-dULbMADR34jAaYfIMR1fGI834yPug72HMbFZj6n3psY8U3C2QRXmA&oh=00_Afs8-XyTOEhYSXG6_Cpd-drl16eYEZGZrHhLBHNiApK4iQ&oe=699BA156)
![Here are a few highlights of what we were upto the past 2 days at the Shillong Literary Festival.
Big big thanks to Samuel and the entire team at @forgotten_folklore_meghalaya . Thank you for inviting me to share a little of what I love to do.
The kids took to it like little artists and so many went home with their very own handmade bookmarks.
Thank you to all the new friends we met!
Lets make more room for young readers, young minds to find their footing, share with them the possibilities of their creativity.
[Candour On Canvas Shillong, kids workshop, Shillong Literary Festival]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/588193920_18413425441185079_5145401159564993676_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=5WMoJytRyp0Q7kNvwFSeVLw&_nc_oc=AdlrLaaB5xHCDWZzFnOWWZOg5xCC-UJNjn8vTDWTcOguDGbk5HRlCpHvMDkbYfkc4o8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=dgo8-VbIEFtIOGMs-ue3TA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEZ6_QJ5gqbSJL73F9KXv5Gd0WZhExZiPACXQmrZSvWiDoceTC2vUhOSxojl5MeHvkg5uJy19u6&oh=00_AfsR4kVumGlJoXCnKOkN___nsCq-YnA21_8z6yMXFi2RDQ&oe=699BB15F)
![Few favourites left. Till the 17th of November 🌿
Shop at www.candouroncanvas.com
[Art studio, Shillong, Festive decor, festive gifting, Candour On Canvas, fall decor, winter, fall colours]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/576615211_4509659205929344_7878167353447513981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=-B87p_oo3S0Q7kNvwEtMnPg&_nc_oc=AdkGzECgka1rsOr1R8JbQaCU46gtiTqxWXiicIRCZor26fu7Lw1jk6Pc0vCaUmbZ4vo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=dgo8-VbIEFtIOGMs-ue3TA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQET3X7yBnbo7DIugxTpjzV8487Nz1W3prRTmByRHiO2-mzBylId59jNnrZMirNM2gntnlblCq_k&oh=00_AfuBxl8dR6zvSnnnD6EoOfPwcMH_ZwWzMpcgXle9MTKCfA&oe=699BB397)
![What's not to love about a good tea station. The nook in your home with cups and tea to spare for those, almost ritual, afternoon sips. Dih sha time is a must!
Also a little tip we had to personalize our space is using our Khasi Tea Stall stickers to beautifully repurpose old tea tins. What do you think?✨️
Is this your sign to create your own little tea corner....
Me thinks yesss...
Happy tea time! ☕️🌼🫖
And for anyone interested, we have very few sticker sets still in stock. DM to let us know.
[Tea station, Tea rituals, Khasi tea, Shillong, Khasi Tea Stalls]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/574330617_18409924573185079_8572716553183057904_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=_RQbNus9f4IQ7kNvwEvGS95&_nc_oc=AdlgzRo4Y5GAjc51rQydgbfL7r_TtejpjwRKsxRgaCFVMlFe-kOm7ESvJaFgoRHc9hM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=dgo8-VbIEFtIOGMs-ue3TA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEJ6zku5XHnY_1kztzW0lUFEOLWtwCFVm-m7iCdMOx0ogeW_Ixfc7MfijE207xk9vbE1l9LUCYQ&oh=00_Afs0NHQ_anNtZ2KALtHN00w-qks2yiiIy1Pi7h_-tyvEzA&oe=699BA920)
![Didn't think it was going to happen this year. But here we are. I am back to Candour On Canvas 🌼
I was away for a good part of the year, tending to my family and caretaking.
Hard as it was, it has made me more grateful for time.
For tender, ordinary moments that make a simple life a joyful one.
And after much of a year away from home, how humbling it is for me to return to it.
Nothing beats the feeling of coming back to a cottage, to quiet peaceful mornings...and back to a creative life that has been waiting for me.
All rare as ever.
[ Candour On Canvas, October Art, Artist in Meghalaya, Art in Shillong, Art Products, Creative Studio, Shillong, Meghalaya, India]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/572128073_18409596202185079_8000844235907919032_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=LagTl0nWz9cQ7kNvwGmjSLq&_nc_oc=AdnX9XA4ksO8OqlZDo974w805Bc4eqsaovgn4LGgMLQqS70t9GF5Mg5qrdciaIg4DoA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=dgo8-VbIEFtIOGMs-ue3TA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEW6xlsq9-UccWkyNUAArAhZ5T3nqo_GC5wvnTjagyO9pIcttzICevgDK9gIQEATfIjCIjQu093&oh=00_Afsj8yf-2lAe7fJEZx_zx6vTlMeFfLF0vHkxVOBVCxyVBw&oe=699BC3A9)
![Candour on Canvas turns 8! 🌿🌻
From our very first customer in 2019
To peak calendar packing
To book readings to kiddos with the perfect jaiñsem
Chess goodies that found their home across the country
And all the cherished moments behind the scenes....
For those of you who have stood with us since the early days (we know who you are) and we couldn't be more grateful ✨️🌻
But this is surely not our limit.
Becausee....
New things are coming soon:
🕊️ The Faith Series – for those navigating their faith with grace
🌿 Meghalaya Series Expanded – celebrating Khasi wisdom manifold
💛 Cause-Based Art Drops – limited editions that support and fund women-centered causes and areas of impact close to us
This next chapter is for those who believe art should still feel human.
I explain more in our lastest Blog Post.
Meet me there! [link in bio]
P.S. Sign Up for our Faith waitlist to know about new releases here.
More to come
With Care and Candour,
Samanda
#CandourOnCanvas #CuratingACreativeLife #ArtThatFeelsHuman #ArtistLife #FaithAndArt #KhasiCulture #WomenInArt #SlowMade #TeabagArt](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/527099551_18396364240185079_2576582084435989584_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=jIlIOAiHbsMQ7kNvwE1I57A&_nc_oc=AdkFJp65MSE0uMWMimzTvCa0g_HP-k6qyCpMn0Ft1gKR6TvALJHlvJ80a_t1M6nIcr4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=dgo8-VbIEFtIOGMs-ue3TA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHAx83Ilj1hMAVz-zWlb8vbyoOpi1Yy_WTGy4K9drWgHG1loysvOQdgriVRGnXAiJYoydC4y8_N&oh=00_AfvKzzDvCgwcs4eFxAXIdqpVy1Vfa6oAz9HxtIw1k604YQ&oe=699BB995)
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