The mesmerising couture showcased in the web series, Heeramandi, may be your next inspo for sustainable dressing. We are telling you how. Recreate the vintage vibe. Want to dress up the Heeramandi way? It’s easier to recreate the vintage vibe than you think. Get creative: The three golden ‘R’s of fashion, recycle, reuse and recreate, work […]
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chikankari is a hand embroidery style celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship and delicate charm. Mostly associated with royalty and Nawabi culture, this timeless art form is nothing short of legendary. Its roots can be traced back to Persia, though the modern version has beautifully evolved into a distinct and captivating style
Are you tired of the usual fast fashion brands you’ve been buying from? Are you looking for sustainable options? Maybe… buying homegrown? Great idea!, Buying homegrown is not only a green flag for the planet, but could also be a breath of fresh air if you’re still trying to figure out your style, for the
Location: West Bengal A few years back I had the privilege of visiting Shanti Niketan, the ashram initiated by Sri Rabindranath Tagore, near Kolkata. On arriving, I was fascinated to discover it was the epicentre of the OG upcycling Indian craft, Kantha stitch embroidery. I was touched and impressed by the beauty of the craft,
On November 17, 2023, the Earth briefly crossed the 2° warming mark that scientists have been warning us against. Well, can’t say we didn’t see this coming! Climate change is real and this only reminds us of the urgent need to address and tackle the climate crisis, the impact of which is notably visible in
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Kashmir is where shopaholics and wanderers find their Utopia. Kashmiri embroidery, or Kashidakari, is known for its intricate and finely-detailed patterns, often inspired by nature, flora, fauna and Persian motifs. A kaleidoscope of colours, Kashidakari is a way to empower hands when the fields are fallow and it perfectly captures the essence of Kashmir while
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Set in a colourful backdrop, with Bollywood’s It girl Jacqueline Fernandes setting the screen on fire, Badhshah’s Genda Phool has all the makings of a hit number. Not too long back, it was a constant feature, being blasted at weddings, festivals, parties, any celebration, anytime, anywhere. People were hooked! But what is little known is that Badshah had,
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Location: Punjab region Phulkari, made up of two Punjabi words ‘phul’ meaning flower and ‘kari’ meaning work, translates to flower work or floral work. It is a unique technique of embroidery usually spun on charkhas, and is common to shawls and odhanis/odhnis (headscarves). Dating back to the 15th century, the tradition of handmade phulkari embroidery is
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Location: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Kanjivaram, Kanjeevarum or Kanchipuram silks, are one of the most prized hand-woven silks in the world, known for their saris that have a quality and feel like no other, with their tradition going back about 400 years. The extremely sturdy saris stand out for the heavy contrast between the border and
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