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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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The Famous Chanderi Fabric

 Chanderi, which is amongst the best known handloom clusters, occupies a special place because of its centuries old weaving specialty of producing finely textured fabrics of silk and cotton embellished...

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The Famous Chanderi Fabric

 Chanderi, which is amongst the best known handloom clusters, occupies a special place because of its centuries old weaving specialty of producing finely textured fabrics of silk and cotton embellished...

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