Most Indian women do not have the advantage of height and you can’t be wearing those killer heels all day, isn’t it ! So what do you do ? Don’t get disheartened ! We are here with some quick and easy saree draping tips to make you look tall. Now start draping! 1. Choose light […]
The quintessential saree has remained one of the most favourite canvasses for Indian weavers. Craftsmen from all over the country have found an unadulterated freedom of expression in this nine yards of fabric, and perhaps this is why India is home to some of the finest handloom fabric traditions since time immemorial. One such beautiful […]
Chanderi, is a town of historical importance in Ashoknagar District of the state Madhya Pradesh in India. It is situated at a distance of 127 km from Shivpuri, 37 km from Lalitpur, 55 km from Ashoknagar and about 46 km from Isagah. It is surrounded by hills southwest of the Betwa river. Chanderi is surrounded […]
Linen is very strong and absorbent, and dries faster than cotton. Because of these properties, linen is comfortable to wear in hot weather and is valued for use in garments. It also has other distinctive characteristics, notably its tendency to wrinkle. Many other products, including home furnishing items, are also often made from linen. Linen […]
Excerpts from an article by honourable Dr. Sambaditya Raj (Published in UGC scopes articles in 2009) Bagru is one of the famous centres of hand block printing in Rajasthan located 32 km west from Jaipur. The Chhipa community is famous for this artisan work of block printing. Its soil and climate provides a perfect blend […]
The Birth of Silk Making silk is a delicate process and takes a number of steps. The first step is sericulture, which is the silk worm cultivation. Maintained in a controlled environment, the worms eventually form a cocoon. Farmers gather the cocoons and transport them to the factory for filature process, which is unwinding the […]
Tussar silk and also known as (Sanskrit) kosa silk is produced from larvae of several species of silkworms belonging to the moth genus Antheraea, including assamensis, mylitta, paphia, pernyi, roylei and yamamai. These silkworms live in the wild forests in trees belonging to Terminalia species and Shorea robusta as well as other food plants like […]
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Handloom Sarees Handloom Sarees are a traditional textile art of Bangladesh and India. The production of handloom Sarees are important for economic development in rural India. Completion of a single Saree takes two to three days of work. Several regions have their own traditions of handloom Sarees. The Weaving Process A handloom Saree is often […]
Sarees and Bengal are synonymous. The seat of culture in India is also one of the largest producing and exporting states of Sarees. In this article, we will look into 5 Sarees from Bengal that are simply exquisite and make them prized possessions. Tant: The pride of Bengal, ‘Tanter-Saree’. This traditional Saree is a must […]