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Sungudi  Saree

Sungudi Saree

Sungudi Saree Sungudi sarees are famously made in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Madurai is famous for Meenakshi temple, "Malli" (Jasmine), and Madurai Sungudi Sarees.  It is traditionally made by the Saurashtrians...

Sungudi Saree

Sungudi Saree Sungudi sarees are famously made in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Madurai is famous for Meenakshi temple, "Malli" (Jasmine), and Madurai Sungudi Sarees.  It is traditionally made by the Saurashtrians...

Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 3 Characteristics of Kanjivaram Handloom

Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 3 C...

What are the characteristics of an authentic Kanjivaram handloom saree?  Korvai Kanjivarams are known for their bright contrast border and Pallu; Imagine a Mustard color body with a blue border...

Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 3 C...

What are the characteristics of an authentic Kanjivaram handloom saree?  Korvai Kanjivarams are known for their bright contrast border and Pallu; Imagine a Mustard color body with a blue border...

Travel Diaries - Japan

Travel Diaries - Japan

 I have always wanted to go to Japan because of its rich culture and traditional textile crafts. My wish came true earlier this year! We had an amazing family trip...

Travel Diaries - Japan

 I have always wanted to go to Japan because of its rich culture and traditional textile crafts. My wish came true earlier this year! We had an amazing family trip...

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...

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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...

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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...