As the air shifts from the cool clarity of spring to the warm embrace of summer, our homes, too, long for transformation. Not in grand gestures, but in subtle changes—ones that invite lightness, colour, and breathability into our spaces. In India, summer doesn’t just arrive—it unfolds in mango-sweet breezes, lazy brunches, cotton kurtas, and tiled verandas dappled in afternoon light.
This is the perfect moment for a summer home reset. And the simplest way to begin? With textiles. At The F.A.R STORE, thoughtful curation meets heritage artistry, bringing you Indian home textiles that honour craft, comfort, and conscious living.
Why Textiles Matter in the Summer Home
Textiles are the quiet soul of a space. They soften, layer, insulate, and soothe. And when the summer sun begins to stream through our windows with greater intensity, the materials we live with must begin to breathe.
Replacing heavy weaves and darker tones with cotton cushion covers, block print table linens, and handcrafted table mats can make your home feel instantly lighter, airier, and more grounded in the Indian summer’s tempo. These are small switches, but they carry a deep visual and tactile impact.
Begin at the Heart of Your Home: The Dining Table
Summer entertaining is spontaneous and casual. It’s a bowl of sliced litchis, a carafe of lime-sweet shikanji, and a linen table runner that bears the imprint of hand-carved blocks. At The F.A.R STORE, block print table linens aren’t just decor—they are storytelling surfaces. With motifs rooted in Mughal gardens, desert flowers, or monsoon peacocks, they bring art to your everyday.
Pair a block-printed runner with handcrafted table mats in natural tones and textures. These layers don’t demand attention—they reward it.
The Lounge Becomes a Sanctuary
In the summer months, the living room often transforms into a zone of restoration. Afternoon naps, chai breaks, evening stretches.
Swap out your cushion covers for breathable cottons in sun-washed hues—think pale turmeric, dusty rose, or washed indigo. The F.A.R STORE’s cotton cushion covers are designed with both comfort and culture in mind, using heritage techniques like Kantha embroidery, hand-spun yarns, and traditional block prints. They're the perfect fusion of Indian home textiles and modern design sensibility.
Style tip: Mix and match. Combine one boldly patterned cushion with solids or textures to create dimension without visual clutter. Minimal doesn’t have to mean monotone.
Mindful Moments with Minimal Shifts
The magic of a summer home reset lies in how effortless it feels. You're not overhauling your interiors—you're revealing them.
Even in the smaller corners of your home, these switches matter. A stool near the entryway draped with a handwoven throw. A meditation nook lined with soft shams. A sunlit reading corner accented with embroidered lumbar pillows. Each detail builds into a symphony of summer home decor that feels purposeful and peaceful.
These choices are not just aesthetic. They're rooted in conscious living. Choosing handcrafted, artisan-made textiles supports not only sustainable practices but also India’s rich craft legacy—something that’s at the very heart of The F.A.R STORE’s ethos.
Craftsmanship That Breathes
The F.A.R STORE partners with artisans who work with slow, intentional methods—hand block printing, natural dyeing, loom weaving, and needle embroidery. These aren’t fast fashion techniques; they are heirloom processes passed through generations.
When you choose a table mat dyed in turmeric yellow, or a cushion stitched by hand in a village workshop, you are inviting not just texture, but time and touch into your home. You are saying yes to sustainable luxury—the kind that lasts and matters.
The Indian Aesthetic, Reimagined
Today’s Indian home dweller seeks a space that is rooted, yet refined. Aesthetic, yet functional. Cultural, yet contemporary. And nowhere is this better expressed than in the textiles that we live with every day.
At The F.A.R STORE, this duality is honoured. Whether you are hosting a weekend dinner with friends or spending a quiet afternoon journaling on the floor, the store’s curated textiles bring soul and style to the scene.
From premium cotton cushion covers to artisan-crafted table linens, each piece is designed to help you build a home that feels like a sanctuary—especially in the long, golden days of Indian summer.
Final Thoughts: Design for the Season, Live for the Story
This summer, let your home mirror the season’s essence: light, bright, and alive with meaning. Let your choices whisper of mango pulp, linen curtains swaying in the breeze, and hands that dye and stitch with memory and intention.
With a few considered switches—just fabrics and feelings—you can refresh your entire home. Let The F.A.R STORE be your companion in this quiet revolution. Because beauty, after all, is not just what we see. It’s what we choose to live with.
