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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...
Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 2 -...
Kanjivaram Handloom is known for depicting local animals and birds in distinctive motifs. Below are a list of the most commonly found creatures woven beautifully on the handloom textiles. Annam...
Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 2 -...
Kanjivaram Handloom is known for depicting local animals and birds in distinctive motifs. Below are a list of the most commonly found creatures woven beautifully on the handloom textiles. Annam...
Mashru Handloom
Mashru Handloom is a satin weave from Gujarat with Silk thread on the outer side (shiny finish) and cotton on the inner side (soothing and comfortable) resulting in a...
Mashru Handloom
Mashru Handloom is a satin weave from Gujarat with Silk thread on the outer side (shiny finish) and cotton on the inner side (soothing and comfortable) resulting in a...
Himalayan Hemp
The Hemp plant grows abundantly in the Himalayan region (India, Nepal, China) and has been used traditionally for fibers, ropes, shoes and seeds by local people in Uttarakhand. The climate...
Himalayan Hemp
The Hemp plant grows abundantly in the Himalayan region (India, Nepal, China) and has been used traditionally for fibers, ropes, shoes and seeds by local people in Uttarakhand. The climate...
Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 1 -...
You can find many motifs inspired by jewelry in Kanjivaram weave which is prevalent in bridal; and temple jewelry - worn traditionally by the Bharatanatyam dancers.
Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 1 -...
You can find many motifs inspired by jewelry in Kanjivaram weave which is prevalent in bridal; and temple jewelry - worn traditionally by the Bharatanatyam dancers.
Types of Silk
Types of Silk There are 4 commonly known silks: (1) Mulberry - Brilliant white color silk; silkworms feed on mulberry leaves; used in Kanchipuram, Mysore and Banarasi silk sarees which...
Types of Silk
Types of Silk There are 4 commonly known silks: (1) Mulberry - Brilliant white color silk; silkworms feed on mulberry leaves; used in Kanchipuram, Mysore and Banarasi silk sarees which...