Ishika Narang is a Multimedia Writer at the Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience in digital journalism, specialising in health, lifestyle, beauty, and consumer-focused reporting. Her primary coverage areas include evidence-based health journalism, preventive care, wellness trends, and affiliate-driven consumer guides tailored for digital audiences. She began her professional journey in digital media, where she developed expertise in multimedia storytelling and platform-optimised editorial strategies. Over the years, she has worked with reputed organisations such as Park+, Jagran, and Wavel.ai, steadily building credibility in health and consumer journalism. Her work reflects a strong progression in editorial responsibility, combining research-backed reporting with audience-focused content formats. At Hindustan Times, she produces in-depth health and lifestyle features, expert-led explainers, and data-informed consumer stories. She also focuses extensively on affiliate articles, creating well-researched buying guides, product comparisons, and recommendation-based content that balances commercial intent with editorial integrity. Alongside writing, she conceptualises and manages social media storytelling, ensuring content is informative, engaging, and optimised for platform-specific consumption. Her subject expertise includes preventive healthcare, nutrition, supplements, women’s health, beauty trends, consumer awareness, and affiliate commerce content. She integrates expert consultations, peer-reviewed research, verified product analysis, and transparent sourcing. Her strengths lie in evidence-based storytelling, simplifying complex information, and producing reader-first affiliate content that prioritises trust and value. Ishika holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Marketing from Guru Gobind Indraprastha University, which enhances her understanding of consumer behaviour, digital commerce, and audience engagement, skills that complement her specialisation in consumer and affiliate journalism. She is committed to ethical reporting, transparent affiliate disclosures, rigorous fact-checking, and maintaining editorial credibility, ensuring every story upholds reader trust and journalistic standards.
Growing up, I realised that some of the things we keep at home carry a story of their own. Take embroidery, for instance. A handcrafted handkerchief stitched by your mother may eventually find its way into a piece of wall art. These aren’t just beautiful details; they carry emotions, cultural heritage and, most importantly, stories of where they came from. Just as you may look for a particular embroidered saree or handcrafted piece, that same appreciation for embroidery is now finding its way into home interiors. From wall art to stitched home decor, the craft is finding a new place beyond clothing and textiles. And honestly, there is something comforting about it. Seeing these embroidered or handcrafted details around the home can bring a sense of nostalgia, even for stories and traditions we may not have experienced ourselves. Traditional embroidery, she explains, is being used to create luxurious and personalised wall décor that can add warmth, texture and character to a space. Embroidery has long been an important part of India’s artistic heritage, appearing across clothing, furnishings and handcrafted textiles. Traditional techniques and motifs can now be interpreted through contemporary wall decor, allowing the intricate detailing associated with Indian craftsmanship to pair with modern furniture, clean lines, and contemporary layouts. Well, yes, if you love art and self-expression. But if you prefer a minimalist home décor style, you may want to skip it. The appeal of this trend is not necessarily about covering your walls with embroidery. Instead, it is about adding a personal touch to your home. Even a single statement piece can make an impact. You could use embroidered artwork as a focal point or choose a smaller handcrafted piece rather than covering an entire room. Traditional embroidery’s shift from clothing to walls reflects a broader change in how luxury is interpreted. Handcrafted embroidered walls bring together originality, craftsmanship and personal expression while giving an age-old Indian craft a place in contemporary interiors. For homeowners tired of seeing the same interiors repeated everywhere, this could offer a more personal alternative. It’s something that feels like yours.
Because sometimes, the most luxurious thing you can add to a home isn’t another expensive object.
Co-Founderof Space of Joy, this shift is bringing together India’s rich craft heritage with contemporary interior design, according to Neha Jain. Perhaps that is what makes this age-old craft feel so relevant in today’s interiors.
