<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ikshu Handmade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ikshu Handmade]]></description><link>https://ikshuhandmade.wixsite.com/ikshu-handmade/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:44:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ikshuhandmade.wixsite.com/ikshu-handmade/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Tea as a Ritual: How India’s Ancient Practices Fit Into Modern Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tea has always been more than just a drink. It’s comfort in a cup, a pause in the middle of chaos, and a ritual that invites peace and stillness into our lives. In India, tea is woven into the rhythm of daily life. A steaming cup of spiced chai shared with family. A calming herbal blend crafted for health and healing. For generations, these moments have been less about the beverage itself and more about what it creates — presence, connection, and balance. But this ritual doesn’t have to stay...]]></description><link>https://ikshuhandmade.wixsite.com/ikshu-handmade/post/tea-as-a-ritual-how-india-s-ancient-practices-fit-into-modern-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900e0e23f9731ce0f86f005</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:28:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fc6df_ca52ba0a376e4d91a2a954e801b8880d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ikshuhandmade</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Story Behind Ikshu Handmade: Why I Started This Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve always lived in limbo between two worlds. As an Indian American born and raised in the United States, I often felt like I was too Indian for the Americans and too American for the Indians.  For a long time, I wondered where I truly belonged. Over time, I found my own way to coexist — weaving Indian practices, traditions, and artisanal pieces into my Western lifestyle. That’s when I realized something: what I once saw as a gap was actually a strength. It wasn’t just a personal gap. It was...]]></description><link>https://ikshuhandmade.wixsite.com/ikshu-handmade/post/the-story-behind-ikshu-handmade-why-i-started-this-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f6eefc2aa3cc1b5968ba14</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:44:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6a35a717bdfb41c181b725564eb6afcb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ikshuhandmade</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>