Silken Stories

Baluchari Sarees: Stories Woven in Silk

There are sarees that are admired for their colours and craftsmanship, and then there are sarees that seem to tell a story. Baluchari sarees belong to the latter. Known for...

Baluchari Sarees: Stories Woven in Silk

There are sarees that are admired for their colours and craftsmanship, and then there are sarees that seem to tell a story. Baluchari sarees belong to the latter. Known for...

What's the difference between acrylic and polye...

The technicalities: Origins Acrylic fibers are derived from acrylonitrile, a petrochemical. The fiber was developed to imitate wool and is often used as a wool substitute. During the production of...

What's the difference between acrylic and polye...

The technicalities: Origins Acrylic fibers are derived from acrylonitrile, a petrochemical. The fiber was developed to imitate wool and is often used as a wool substitute. During the production of...

A note on motifs in traditional block prints

Motifs in Block Prints: The Language of Handcrafted Design Block printing is more than a surface decoration technique—it is a visual language shaped by centuries of tradition, regional identity, and...

A note on motifs in traditional block prints

Motifs in Block Prints: The Language of Handcrafted Design Block printing is more than a surface decoration technique—it is a visual language shaped by centuries of tradition, regional identity, and...

A note on kattams in Kanjeevaram sarees

We posted recently on Instagram about some new additions that are available on our website and in it was a beautiful piece of paalum paazhamum kattams with gorgeous buttis. used...

A note on kattams in Kanjeevaram sarees

We posted recently on Instagram about some new additions that are available on our website and in it was a beautiful piece of paalum paazhamum kattams with gorgeous buttis. used...

Chandrakala Sarees

A Chandrakala saree is a traditional Maharashtrian design concept, most notably a deep black or navy blue saree, that is characterized by crescent moonand star motifs and is traditionally worn...

Chandrakala Sarees

A Chandrakala saree is a traditional Maharashtrian design concept, most notably a deep black or navy blue saree, that is characterized by crescent moonand star motifs and is traditionally worn...

Understanding 1G, 2G, 3G, Tested Zari: The Comp...

If you love handwoven sarees — Kanchipuram, Banarasi, Uppada, Paithani or any craft-rich weave — you’ve definitely come across terms like 1G zari, 2G zari, 3G zari, or Tested zari. These...

Understanding 1G, 2G, 3G, Tested Zari: The Comp...

If you love handwoven sarees — Kanchipuram, Banarasi, Uppada, Paithani or any craft-rich weave — you’ve definitely come across terms like 1G zari, 2G zari, 3G zari, or Tested zari. These...