Zari & Zardozi – Threads of Gold #AtoZChallenge 2017
And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain………… the familiar words of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” kept playing in my head all day long as I thought of what...
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Yeola silk #AtoZChallenge 2017
Even though my mum has always worn saris while I was growing up, I had never seen a Yeola silk sari till I was gifted one by my mother-in-law to be. I still remember...
The X Factor #AtoZChallenge 2017
What is the X Factor? X is a toughie in whichever theme you choose. I am sure that everyone has had to scratch their heads real hard for this one.And many like me...
Mira the Handloom Crusader #WATWB
With many women giving up the traditional sari for more contemporary attire,the ancient craft of handloom sari weaving is an endangered skill. But thanks to the passion of a handful of of people, like...
Weaving yarns #A to Z Challenge
Weaving Yarns. Over the past three weeks, I’ve learnt a lot about the different kinds of weaves from India. It has been an interesting journey for me and I hope it has been equally...
Valkalam and Venkatgiri #AtoZChallenge 2017
I’m afraid there’s been a delay in posting V but there was a major miscalculation of time on my part . I had a ton of things to do , and too little time...
Uppada- Yet Another Stunner #AtoZChallenge 2017
The other day I was glancing through an issue of a glossy magazine. Surprisingly,I found that the ladies from the South preferred to wear saris rather than the trousers or Salvar Kurtis. And...
Tanchoi and the Chinese Connection #AtoZChallenge 2017
Is 80:20 worth it? Today I really want to abandon the challenge. It has been quite tough finding time to post, read, comment and share. What is most disappointing is the fact that this...
15 Silky Facts I bet you didn’t know about! #AtoZChallenge 2017
This is the third year I’m participating in the #A to Z Challenge. My theme has been Traditions in Indian Textiles. Today I’m going to share some interesting facts about Silk that I bet...
Ritu Kumar and the Design Revolution #AtoZChallenge 2017
[Tweet “Modern Indian designers have redefined Indian textile tradition with a new approach to traditional skills creating fashion with universal appeal.”] A bare bones wardrobe Despite the fact that India has a rich textile...
Cuddles and Quilts #AtoZChallenge 2017
Quilts There are quilts and there are quilts. Thick warm cuddly quilts. Soft, cozy cuddly quilts. Quilted memories captured in bits of familiar clothes. Or stunningly patterned pieces joined with care and love. Flat,...
Passing on the Paithani tradition #AtoZChallenge 2017
The Paithani Tradition If it’s P, it has to be PAITHANI. When I was a little girl, I used to think the Paithani sari was rather unattractive. It’s bold colours and booties were coarse...
Nine Yards for Comfort #AtoZChallenge 2017
It’s on to N and I must say I’m stumped ! The only Textile I can think of is the NarayanPeth sari which is the typical weave of Sholapur, a town in Southern Maharashtra....
Bleeding Madras Check & the Sari from Maheshwar #AtoZChallenge 2017
[Tweet “Genuine Madras Check is Guaranteed to Bleed”] Bleeding Madras Check! Now why would anyone in his right mind buy a fabric that bleeds? Well, it would seem the right thing to do...
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