Interestingly Indian handloom is a culmination of 5000 years of a rich heritage that has never been adequately recorded or documented in any significant form. As we all know covid hit the whole world hard. Handloom is not an exception and still now the weaving community facing a real hard time. On this note “DMZ

Bengal has been a producer of hardy, ecologically viable desi cotton varieties for hundreds of years and is home to the planet’s finest muslin fabric. In 2013, the traditional art of weaving jamdani was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity But the shrinking demand for this fine muslin and khadi has dwindled stable livelihood for

The beauty and variety of Indian handloom is legendary. The texture and color with the most intricate of woven patterns and embroidery can leave most anyone spellbound. As we celebrate India’s rich history of handlooms on National Handloom Day (August 7), let’s take a look at the checkered history of this celebrated craft that is

Clothes are one of the basic necessities in human life. We need clothes not only to keep up socially, but also to protect us from the extreme weather conditions. But have you ever wonder what goes behind in the process of making clothes? How come a raw material turns into a fabric and then into

We have seen many celebrities in linen sarees from Bollywood to South film Industries. Well, talking about these handloom sarees, they are one of the most comfortable outfits to flaunt at festivals and events. It is basically a lightweight texture, known for its versatile intrigue. Linen is a fabric that is made from the fiber

When compare to all the fabrics in clothing , the present trend on handloom sarees are increasing and our celebrities are classic example how to rock in Handloom sarees and the best part of this handloom sarees are they are comfort and soft.  One thing that enthrall women in India still prefers to show is the sophisticated

Nirmala Sitharaman wore a red and off-white silk sari with ikat patterns Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stepped out today to present the Union Budget 2021-22 in the Parliament. For the occasion, Sitharaman wore a red and off-white silk Pochampally sari with ikat patterns around the pallu, with a green border. This was paired with a matching red blouse. Pochampally

Designers Kshitij Jalori, Aratrik Dev Varman, Sweta Tantia and Bodice’s Ruchika Sachdeva answer some of the most pressing questions on handloom Handloom vs synthetic Why is handloom a preferred product when I can buy synthetic fabrics that feel smooth and last long from the high street? Kshitij Jalori: Handloom fabrics are essentially fabrics that are woven by

Khadi revival is not witnessed as a ‘current’ revolution in India. In fact, as cyclical as fashion is, it isn’t a wonder that khadi regained status and turned a political statement-making cloth to a sartorial one. A handspun fabric mostly woven out of cotton (at times even from silk or wool), khadi has seamlessly made