NIMBUI

Nimbui: a shade of lemon yellow.

Much before Pantone shades and western nomenclature, there was a wave of weavers inspired by the mundane. The color names, once part of the Indian weaver in Banaras, speak volumes of the artistic sensibilities of our traditionally skilled artisans. The colloquial names essentially originate and resonate with elements of nature and food. The names incorporate even the subtlest variations in hues – from Kapursafed (camphor white), makkai (creamy corn) to subzkishmish (young raisins).

Much before Pantone shades and western nomenclature, there was a wave of weavers inspired by the mundane. The color names, once part of the Indian weaver in Banaras, speak volumes of the artistic sensibilities of our traditionally skilled artisans. The colloquial names originate and resonate with elements of and. The names used incorporate even the subtlest variations in hues – from Kapursafed (camphor white), makkai (creamy corn) to subzkishmish (young raisins).

BADAMI

Badami: a subtle combination of almond brown and beige.Text

At Tilfi, many of our colour palettes continue to be inspired by these hues. We take you through some of these timeless shades and their names from the bygone days.

Many of the terms used seem inspired by the everyday and stem from a place of familiarity. A shade of ivory with a tint of yellow is called motia translating o , Badami meaning resonates with a subtle of and brown, and Pyazi is used for a tone resembling the outer layer of an onion.

At Tilfi, many of our colour palettes continue to be inspired by these hues. We take you through some of these timeless shades and their names from the bygone days.

Many of the terms used seem to be inspired by the everyday and stem from a place of. A shade of ivory with a tint of yellow is called motia translating to , badami meaning resonates with a subtle of and brown and pyazi is used for a tone resembling the outer layer of an onion.

CHAMELI

Badami: a subtle combination of almond brown and beige.Text

Only of names translate to the literal meaning - Narangi for orange, Lal for red, and Gulabi for pink. Many others continue to be inspired, for instance, a purple hue is called Baigani translating to brinjal, and Nimbui meaning depicts a vibrant lemon-yellow.

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