Navratri has never been shy, but this year it got articulate. The nine nights belong to dandiya and devotion, and the wardrobes of Bollywood’s best have turned them into a masterclass in Indian craft. Patola dupattas that pour like stained glass. Bandhani in sapphire and plum. Ashavali brocade that took five months to weave. Cowrie […]
Long before haute couture existed, Bengal had Jamdani. A muslin so fine that Mughal emperors called it woven air, and European traders sailed half the world to bring it home. For centuries, the loom towns of Bengal such as Dhaka, Phulia, Shantipur, Fulia, hummed with the sound of wooden shuttles dancing across cotton warp threads. The Jamdani technique, classified by UNESCO as an Intangible […]
The season of hot cocoa and warm snuggles has officially wrapped up, and winter has taken its final bow. As the days begin to stretch longer and the sunshine lingers after 5.30 pm, it is almost time to embrace the summer. Which also means swapping heavy knits, rich velvets, and oversized coats and jackets with something breezy and breathable. And when […]
Nita Ambani once again proves that true luxury lies in detail, not excess. At the felicitation ceremony celebrating India’s World Cup–winning teams, she stepped out in a rose-pink sari that balanced softness with statement—an elegant reminder of why her sari choices continue to set benchmarks. The Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla creation, from their Burano collection, is inspired […]
Trust Nita Ambani to teach us how to champion the art of blending Indian craft with modern high jewellery. Amid constant waves of conversation starter couture on Instagram, Mrs Ambani consistently gravitates toward looks that celebrate India’s heritage and tradition. This time for the inauguration of Shiv Mandir in Gir, she chose to lean into a vibrant Jamawar saree. Tarun Tahiliani must have […]
