A clothing, ironed and well-maintained lends a well groomed look to the wearer. Therefore it might sound surprising that a…
Textiles
The comfort of cotton, the ceremonial feel of silk merged with the artful appeal of georgette, chiffon, linen, art silk, the list goes on. Quality, variety and workmanship have made India’s stature impressive in the global textile hemisphere. Historically, India features on the Silk Route, where merchants from all over the world have vied with one another to trade in India’s finest textiles. From Bengal’s Taant to Kashmir’s Pashmina, Mysore’s silk to Andhra’s Venkatgiri, the magic of textiles continues to hold sway over ramps, streets, closets and hearts. It’s time you unraveled the threads that make Indian textiles so special.
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Georgette is a light-weight, crinkled and sheer fabric, displaying an overall bouncy look. A strong absorbent, Georgette is easy to…
Silk is something that can add that extra bit of elegance and spark to any attire, whether traditional Indian or…
Mangalgiri sarees and suit materials are a popular handloom product from the state of Andhra Pradesh. The name Mangalgiri is…
Guntur Sarees, woven by the craftsmen of Guntur is known for its tightly-mend drapes, which have folds of about 60-…
Nurtured in a small town called Gadwal in Andhra Pradesh, Gadwal sarees are known for its beautiful mix of fabric…
When one sees beautifully woven and simple sarees adorning the bodies of women, one can bet that they are from…
Pochampally or Pochampalli Silk is a type of silk originating from the town of Boodhan Pochampally, located in Nalgonda district…
The Mysore silk crepe is woven from hardspun silk yarn and is one of the most widely used form of…
A unique blend of cotton and silk in a square check pattern. The silk provides the shine while the cotton…