Handloom vs Powerloom: 5 Tests Every Bengali Mom Uses Before Buying a Saree
Your mom can spot a powerloom saree in seconds — even without a label. After 30 years of saree shopping, she has a 5-point inspection that never fails. From the...
Your mom can spot a powerloom saree in seconds — even without a label. After 30 years of saree shopping, she has a 5-point inspection that never fails. From the...
When it comes to Jamdani saree price, there is quite a range between one piece and another which is enough to confuse the buyers completely. Jamdani sarees are definitely not...
The Mulberry silk vs Tussar silk saree debate has been ongoing for a long time now. Which one of these sarees do you choose for your wardrobe? That’s where you...
The tissue silk saree has had a chequered journey over centuries. If you’re a saree lover, this is one saree that will delight you immensely with its rich heritage, often...
If you are a saree connoisseur, you must already be familiar with the historic and legendary art of Jamdani weaving. It originated in Bengal, primarily in Dhaka, which is now...
Are you a handloom connoisseur or enthusiast? You’re not the only one; while fabrics like Jamdani were precious heirlooms in the past and prized by the aristocracy and royals, they...
The history of Jamdani is so intertwined with the cultural and textile history of Bengal that it is difficult to separate them. However, at the center of this heritage is...
Among conscious shoppers nowadays, the trend is to move away from mass-produced garments and towards handloom sarees, which carry with them their history, the skills and culture that produced them....
Kolkata has been recognized as a city that beautifully combines art, culture, and fashion. Women here love clothing that expresses their individuality while still keeping them connected to tradition. At...
Handloom sarees are not just garments, they represent centuries of culture and artistry through each thread and weave. Be it a fine cotton from Bengal, a luxurious silk from Kanchipuram,...
Among the Indian handlooms weaves, some have an uncanny ability to perfectly incorporate timelessness and sensibility of the present. The Organza Jamdani saree is one such piece that combines beauty...
The Transformation of the Bengali Saree: Bengali women have used sarees for centuries not just as clothing but as an expression of their identity, a link to tradition, and a...
A Vibrant Silk Canvas Where Art Flourishes: Batik Silk Saree is a form of art that can be worn and admired. The art uses a traditional method of wax-resist dyeing...