For Shillong-born chef Tanisha Phanbuh who focuses on tribal cuisine from the North East, arts and craft was her favourite subject as a student. Now, she, like other professionals and enthusiasts, is sharing her skills on social media. Phanbuh is posting under 10-minute videos on Instagram, making useful things from scrap "Growing up in Shillong, we were always ready for a lockdown due to the political situation; it's when we would focus on arts and craft. We were also taught to cook frugally. Since I love multitasking and upcycling, I've decided to share my ideas," Phanbuh says.

Her first tutorial on making paper flowers uses toilet paper and some thread. The second, which uses a pair of jeans to make a sling bag, is part of a series, where she will use a single pair to make an apron, bags, pouches and chew toys for dogs.