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The Lustrous Journey of Silk

The history of silk can be traced back over 5,000 years to ancient China. Legend has it that Empress Leizu, the wife of the Yellow Emperor, discovered silk when a...

The Lustrous Journey of Silk

The history of silk can be traced back over 5,000 years to ancient China. Legend has it that Empress Leizu, the wife of the Yellow Emperor, discovered silk when a...

Decoding the love for Kanjeevaram

Decoding the love for Kanjeevaram

According to the Geographical Indication Description, India, an original Kanjivaram should be in the lustrous three-ply silk (called murukku pattu), real zari (thread made of gold or silver), with contrast...

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Decoding the love for Kanjeevaram

According to the Geographical Indication Description, India, an original Kanjivaram should be in the lustrous three-ply silk (called murukku pattu), real zari (thread made of gold or silver), with contrast...

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The Patola weaves of Gujarat

The Patola weaves of Gujarat

Patola saris are a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in Patan, Gujarat, India. The word Patola is the plural form—The singular is patulu.  Patola-weaving is a...

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The Patola weaves of Gujarat

Patola saris are a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in Patan, Gujarat, India. The word Patola is the plural form—The singular is patulu.  Patola-weaving is a...

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Organic Cotton.. Facts, myths and FAQs

Organic Cotton.. Facts, myths and FAQs

Like organic foods 20­ years ago, the idea of organic cotton is confusing to many of us. It’s taken a little longer to catch on because the correlation isn’t as...

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Organic Cotton.. Facts, myths and FAQs

Like organic foods 20­ years ago, the idea of organic cotton is confusing to many of us. It’s taken a little longer to catch on because the correlation isn’t as...

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The Mughals had Designs on us..

The Mughals had Designs on us..

Chikankari - the process of chikan - was basically invented in Lucknow. The origin of Chikankari is initiated by the influence of intricate carving patterns of Mughal architecture during their...

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The Mughals had Designs on us..

Chikankari - the process of chikan - was basically invented in Lucknow. The origin of Chikankari is initiated by the influence of intricate carving patterns of Mughal architecture during their...

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Ajrak Printing - The Story of Ajrakpur

Ajrak is said to signify the Universe. Because of the use of color palate. Color red for earth, black for darkness, white for clouds and blue for Universe itself. Think...

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Ajrak Printing - The Story of Ajrakpur

Ajrak is said to signify the Universe. Because of the use of color palate. Color red for earth, black for darkness, white for clouds and blue for Universe itself. Think...

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