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Celebrating Sibling Bonds: Timeless Rakhi Gift Ideas For Sister

Every August brings that familiar, cozy feeling back into our homes. You can feel the warm buzz of family gathered in one living room. From that delicious smell of kitchen prep to brother-sister cu...

Patola - The Weave That Patan Built and the World Has Never Stopped Wanting

There is a saying in Patan, Gujarat, that every weaver knows before they learn anything else: "Padi Patole bhaat, faate pan fite nahin." The design laid down on Patola may tear, but it shall never ...

What to Wear for Teej - The Perfect Hariyali Teej Look

The incredible festivals across India are as vibrant as the culture itself. There is a particular kind of dressing that happens only a few times a year - the kind where the occasion itself tells yo...

Bandhani - The Story of Thousand Knots and India's Most Joyful Craft

Indian textiles and crafts have a rich legacy just like the land itself. There is a particular kind of beauty that comes from constraint. Bandhani or Bandhej from Rajasthan is a story of beauty in ...

Gota Patti Embroidery - The Gold Standard That Rajasthan Gave to Indian Fashion

Rajasthan is a land of abundance amidst the dry, arid desert. But it is a land of marvellous creations. From Bandhani to unique hand-block printing, Rajasthan has given us a bounty of textile craft...

Kirandori Embroidery - When The Thread Radiates A Ray of Light

Multiple embroideries in India are popular and known for their heavy, majestic look - zari-heavy zardozi, the dense metallic shimmer of Kashmiri Tilla, and the shiny elegance of sitaara. Then there...

Celebrity-Inspired Ethnic Looks by Sheetal Batra - Looks You Can’t Scroll Past

There is a particular moment in celebrity fashion that no stylist plans for, and no publicist can manufacture. It is the moment when someone spots an outfit - at a premiere, in an airport look, in...

Parsi Gara Embroidery - The Art That Crossed Three Civilisations to Reach Your Ethnic Wear

India is a land of textiles and unique embroideries. While some are deeply rooted in history, some have travelled from distant lands. Parsi Gara is one such embroidery tradition that has travelled ...

Bridesmaid Outfit Ideas to Match Every Wedding Theme

Envisage the thrill when your best friend or sister asks you to be her bridesmaid. The joy is overwhelming, but after a few moments, the question pops up, “What am I going to wear?” Indian weddings...

How to Preserve Heritage Indian Wear - The Care Guide You Never Had

We all have a saree or lehenga folded at the bottom of our wardrobes that has not seen daylight in years. It comes out occasionally - for a wedding, or for a special occasion. Every time it does, i...