banarasi

There is a particular sound a handloom makes, the wooden clack of the shuttle, the rhythmic thud of the reed pressing thread into place, that no machine has ever managed…

Some celebrities wear sarees. Rekha Ji turns them into moments so iconic they deserve their own background score. Be honest — has anyone ever worn a Kanjivaram saree and looked more iconic than…

From Bandhani, born in the deserts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, to Chikankari crafted in the lanes of Lucknow and from Banarasi silks, woven in Varanasi, to block prints hand-pressed in…

While the WAVES Summit India 2025 opened the door for sartorial brilliance on 1st May at the XXX, the event witnessed a fashion soiree of its own. The World Audio Visual…

It’s the wedding season again, and brides-to-be, you must spare the ubiquitous lehengas for your big day. It might seem peculiar, but no Indian bridal trousseau is complete without a…

Have we ever met a millennial who did not grow up loving Shah Rukh Khan films? From villainous roles in “Darr” to filling screen space with different stages of romance…

As a kid, I was fascinated by my grandmother’s collection of handwoven sarees. (After thoroughly examining the inhabitants of my own ‘saree closet’ now, I think I was genetically predisposed…

Indian textiles and handlooms have gained popularity all over the world over the past few decades. The rich cultural heritage that is represented by the these handlooms and fabrics is…

Banarasis speak of India’s rich heritage weaved together by the highly skilled artisans of our country. It’s one of kind and cannot be ever forgotten. Banarasi weaves have found a…