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, the spirit of Garba transforms ordinary nights into extraordinary celebrations. For Indians living away from their homeland, dressing up for Navratri becomes much more than […]
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 and fresh. But to the city of Kolhapur and anyone living in India, this was not a foreign subject. They were simply a renewal of […]
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 illustrates the enchantment of Bandhani, an ancient technique that elevates a simple saree into a work of art filled with detailed designs and brilliant colors. […]
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 the workshops of Ajrakhpur and Jaipur, Indian textiles are living stories of patience, artistry, innovation, and heritage. In the era where fleeting trends dominate, there’s […]
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 as bandhani and leheriya, has now paved its way into our contemporary closet. Regardless of your style, these abstract patches bring life to the outfit which is […]
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 and basking in the sun without a mask covering our perfect makeup, but mainly we reminisce about dressing up for the same. While we were […]
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 heritage Indian traditional textile forms. Having recently discovered the inexplicably understated tie-dye techniques, I find myself wanting to bring ancient dyeing techniques like bandhani, leheriya, […]
All my gujrati people in the house say yay! Bandhani has been associated with the rich culture of the state of Gujarat for ages. We have seen home decor to kurtas to wedding lehengas in this print. But we have some modern outfits for you that will make you consider this pretty print for more […]
India has been a treasure chest of rich handcrafts and traditional weaves for centuries together. With such wide cultural diversity, each state comes with its own expertise in hand woven fabrics and textile art. Handed over from one generation to another, our skilled artisans put their heart and soul into creating each masterpiece that unfolds […]
