bandhani

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…

Long before “tie-dye” became a festival-wardrobe buzzword in the West, Gujarat and Rajasthan were perfecting the art of the resist. Bandhani, that dizzying constellation of tiny dots pinched into fabric one…

Walking into a luxury boutique always carries a certain anticipation. The lighting is softer, the racks more intentional, and every garment feels like it has a story waiting to be told. But…

Navratri in Chicago is not just a festival, it is an explosion of rhythm, devotion, and dazzling colors. As the dhol beats rise across Illinois arenas, temples, and community halls,…

When Prada models walked the Milan runway in a toe-braided sandal made of faux leather, the whole world gasped in awe. To the global audience the design felt new, innovative…

Envision a piece of fabric, carefully bound with countless tiny knots. Once the cloth is immersed in a deep dye and the knots are later released, magnificent patterns emerge. This…

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…

Outfits replete with kaleidoscopic colours became a rage in the 90s and the trend is still going strong. The classic tie-dye technique, usually seen on ethnic wear in the iterations such…

Like everyone else, we, too, are longing to step back into our good ‘ol routines, even if it means just a nonchalant stroll in the open. We miss eating street food…

To date, our inspiration for festive looks has always been social media. While the contemporary-ethnic wear trend has taken urban India by storm, I cannot help but go back to…