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Saree Savvy - Part 2 - Petticoat Pressures

Saree Savvy - Part 2 - Petticoat Pressures

A petticoat is an in-skirt that is usually worn under a saree. The ends of the saree and hip pleats are tucked into the petticoat. Traditionally, saree petticoats are made...

Saree Savvy - Part 2 - Petticoat Pressures

A petticoat is an in-skirt that is usually worn under a saree. The ends of the saree and hip pleats are tucked into the petticoat. Traditionally, saree petticoats are made...

Saree Savvy - Part 1- Evolution of Blouse

Saree Savvy - Part 1- Evolution of Blouse

Saree Savvy is an attempt to share some of the practical wisdom that comes from many years of draping a saree! The hope is that it will eliminate some of...

Saree Savvy - Part 1- Evolution of Blouse

Saree Savvy is an attempt to share some of the practical wisdom that comes from many years of draping a saree! The hope is that it will eliminate some of...

Travel Diaries - Ladakh

Travel Diaries - Ladakh

    This summer we planned a trip to Ladakh. Ladakh is located in the northern tip of India, to the west of the Himalayas. It is surrounded by Pakistan,...

Travel Diaries - Ladakh

    This summer we planned a trip to Ladakh. Ladakh is located in the northern tip of India, to the west of the Himalayas. It is surrounded by Pakistan,...

Travel diaries - Portugal

Travel diaries - Portugal

Last spring, we visited Portugal and had an amazing experience! We landed in Lisbon, rented a car and drove south to Algarve region first. This region reminded me of Big...

Travel diaries - Portugal

Last spring, we visited Portugal and had an amazing experience! We landed in Lisbon, rented a car and drove south to Algarve region first. This region reminded me of Big...

Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 2 - Kanjivaram motifs inspired by animals/birds

Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 2 -...

Kanjivaram Handloom is known for depicting local animals and birds in distinctive motifs. Below are a list of the most commonly found creatures woven beautifully on the handloom textiles. Annam...

Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 2 -...

Kanjivaram Handloom is known for depicting local animals and birds in distinctive motifs. Below are a list of the most commonly found creatures woven beautifully on the handloom textiles. Annam...

Mashru Handloom

Mashru Handloom

  Mashru Handloom is a satin weave from Gujarat with Silk thread on the outer side (shiny finish) and cotton on the inner side (soothing and comfortable) resulting in a...

Mashru Handloom

  Mashru Handloom is a satin weave from Gujarat with Silk thread on the outer side (shiny finish) and cotton on the inner side (soothing and comfortable) resulting in a...