Once we set foot into September, it’s hard to step out from the host of Indian festivities and weddings that keep coming! During this season, most of us can’t help but mumble that one sentence with a sigh- “I wish I had bought more sarees!” But buying ornate festive sarees for every occasion means, more Read More
Indian craftsmanship has lived a transformative experience, courtesy of the pioneers and revivalists. One such (almost) decade-old story is of khadi— recognised as the fabric of freedom was introduced by Mahatma Gandhi. It was a direction to become self-reliant in producing fabrics as opposed to the booming British mills of machine-made fabrics. Making history as Read More
The beginning of spring witnessed an extremely stunning and sustainable collection in couturier Tarun Tahiliani’s stores. ‘Love and Relove’ or as he likes to call it, The India Modern Way, is a fresh approach to good old traditional lehengas and sarees, with the collection’s idea of repurposing garments in an endeavour to dwindle excessive consumerism. Read More
Slow fashion is gaining momentum at a fast pace. Courtesy: Familiarity and awareness led by sustainable design practitioners. One such high-end fashion label that concerns craft and community on par with style quotient is Vaishali S. Transforming Indian handloom into wearable work of art, Vaishali S is one of the few connoisseurs who understand the Read More
Several Indian designers have been lending their mastered wisdom to bring forth the enriched craftsmanship that has originated in the country. Intrinsic craftsmanship of chikankari, zardozi embroideries and handwoven excellence of benarasi from our cultural heritage is today a part of Indian Couture and will have a place in the closet of an Indian women’s Read More