Desi Vogue

Kalamkari – life-like depictions on fabric canvas

Kalamkari is from ‘Kalam’ (pen) and ‘Kari’ (craftsmanship), words taken from the Persian language for the art of hand painting done on fabrics with the use of a pen and in present day, extended to ...

Eye-catching appeal of Appliqué work

Adornment has always been since traditional times, used for beautifying fabrics in some way or the other. Simple to elaborate, average to exceptional, colourful embroidery or exquisite miniature th...

Pochampally Ikat Dupattas – stunningly sensational Indian ethnic creations

The appeal of handloom fabrics lies in the ethnic hand woven techniques employed to churn out fine, soft, transparent, airy, light and aesthestically appealing fabrics.

Mirror Work – Traditional Art Finely Reflected In Modern Creations

Mirror work or Shisha embroidery is a traditional art using mirrors all over a fabric or in a portion of it, calculated to enhance its look and appeal.

Stylish chic fashion garment of India – the Kurti – Part 2

We saw in part 1 of the same topic on the essential aspects of the Kurti. We continue the journey in this second and concluding part.

Stylish chic fashion garment of India – the Kurti part 1

Kurti, style quotient of women in India and the Asian sub-continent, mostly worn with jeans, skirts and lehengas, sports a different look with different bottoms, accessories and footwear.

Pure Silk Sarees – As Exclusive as the Indian Wedding

Weddings have a prominent place in the Indian way of life and the traditional saree assumes significance for such a grand event. The wedding saree with all its finery and trappings is specially des...

The Wonderful World of Pastel Colors

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The Indian saree - large canvas to explore and exploit, offers maximum scope for delightful experiments in color.You could have a single color in the ...

The Opulence of Banarasi Silks

Banaras in the North of India, known as a holy city of temples, where, by the taking of a dip in the Ganges river, Hindus believe one gets closer to salvation. One also gets to see a grand offering...

Know your craft - Sambalpuri Handlooms - From the Gifted Land of Odisha

If you wish to flaunt your curves and portray your sense of style by allowing your drapes to speak, you should choose the ethnic weaves that have captured the market by storm and mesmerised the fas...