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The Journal
Gardens of the world, plants for every Pakistani city, and the slow beauty of natural things.
DECORNeuro luxury: why we don't polish our decorPolished luxury impresses the eye. Neuro luxury settles the nerves. Here is what we mean by it, and why the design world is moving the same way.3 MIN READ
LIVINGWhy natural materials calm the nervesRough jute, warm wood, raw stone, a sunset on the wall. There is real science behind why natural things help the body slow down.3 MIN READ
LIVINGDecor that returns to the earthMost decor is made to last on a shelf, not to leave the planet gently. Here is why we choose materials that can go back to the earth, and why it matters so much in Pakistan.3 MIN READ
DECORWabi sabi: the Japanese art of loving the imperfectA bowl mended with gold, a rough clay cup, a single wild flower. Why Japan finds beauty in things that are imperfect, and how to bring that feeling home.3 MIN READ
LIVINGWhy healers and old traditions trust natural materialsChinese medicine, feng shui, crystal healers and Japanese forest bathing all turn to nature. Here is what they believe, and what science has found.3 MIN READ
PLANTSWhat to grow in Pakistan's big citiesKarachi, Quetta and Multan could hardly be more different. Here is a city by city guide to what grows well, and what to watch out for.6 MIN READ
GARDENSGardens of the world, and what to borrow for your homeFrom Persian paradise gardens to Japanese stone gardens, every culture has its own way of bringing nature home. Here is what each one can teach a home in Pakistan.4 MIN READ
OUR STORYWhy everything at DYTUMRAW is made to orderNo warehouse and no shelves full of stock. Here is why we make or source every piece after you order, and why we ask for an advance.2 MIN READ
GARDENSSmall balcony garden ideas for Lahore homesYou don't need a lawn to have a garden. A few pots, the right plants and a little shade can turn a balcony into your favourite corner.2 MIN READ
PLANTSPlants that can handle a Lahore summerLahore summers are tough on plants. Here are the ones that cope, plus a few simple habits that keep them going.2 MIN READ