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Gadwal Handloom

Gadwal Handloom

History Gadwal Handloom sarees are from the town of Gadwal (not to be confused with Garhwal of Uttarakhand) in Telengana . Its geographic position between Krishna and Tungabadra river, is...

Gadwal Handloom

History Gadwal Handloom sarees are from the town of Gadwal (not to be confused with Garhwal of Uttarakhand) in Telengana . Its geographic position between Krishna and Tungabadra river, is...

Lucknow Chikankari Hand Embroidery

Lucknow Chikankari Hand Embroidery

Lucknow Chikankari Hand embroidery Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. It’s an urdu word which when translated means embroidery (using thread or wire). Lucknow Chikankari came to...

Lucknow Chikankari Hand Embroidery

Lucknow Chikankari Hand embroidery Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. It’s an urdu word which when translated means embroidery (using thread or wire). Lucknow Chikankari came to...

Saree Savvy - Part 2 - Petticoat Pressures

Saree Savvy - Part 2 - Petticoat Pressures

A petticoat is an in-skirt that is usually worn under a saree. The ends of the saree and hip pleats are tucked into the petticoat. Traditionally, saree petticoats are made...

Saree Savvy - Part 2 - Petticoat Pressures

A petticoat is an in-skirt that is usually worn under a saree. The ends of the saree and hip pleats are tucked into the petticoat. Traditionally, saree petticoats are made...

Saree Savvy - Part 1- Evolution of Blouse

Saree Savvy - Part 1- Evolution of Blouse

Saree Savvy is an attempt to share some of the practical wisdom that comes from many years of draping a saree! The hope is that it will eliminate some of...

Saree Savvy - Part 1- Evolution of Blouse

Saree Savvy is an attempt to share some of the practical wisdom that comes from many years of draping a saree! The hope is that it will eliminate some of...

Travel Diaries - Ladakh

Travel Diaries - Ladakh

    This summer we planned a trip to Ladakh. Ladakh is located in the northern tip of India, to the west of the Himalayas. It is surrounded by Pakistan,...

Travel Diaries - Ladakh

    This summer we planned a trip to Ladakh. Ladakh is located in the northern tip of India, to the west of the Himalayas. It is surrounded by Pakistan,...

Travel diaries - Portugal

Travel diaries - Portugal

Last spring, we visited Portugal and had an amazing experience! We landed in Lisbon, rented a car and drove south to Algarve region first. This region reminded me of Big...

Travel diaries - Portugal

Last spring, we visited Portugal and had an amazing experience! We landed in Lisbon, rented a car and drove south to Algarve region first. This region reminded me of Big...