Having enticed the poets of the Mughal court, the fine weave of mulmul inspired the 14th-century Sufi poet, Amir Khusrau to describe it as – “A hundred yards of it can pass through the eye of the needle, so fine is its texture, and yet the point of the steel needle can’t pierce through it
Tucked in Southern Rajasthan by the perennial Chambal River, the winding lanes of Kota are dotted with clusters of dexterous weaver communities. Dawn melts into dusk but these lanes continue to echo of the loom weaving one of the finest fabric known to the human eye – the Kota Doria. Kaithoon is a tiny town
From the City of Nawabs, Kababs and Tehzeeb come the opulent craft of Mukaish. Traditionally, wires of gold and silver were thinned out to reach the pliability of thread. The resulting zari was used dexterously to embroider exquisitely over the plush fabric. Mukaish work was usually used to embellish chikankari outfits meant for the Royals
As we gear up to welcome the season of juicy mangoes and popsicles, your wardrobe awaits a summery upgrade. So, we are here with a list of 5 wardrobe essentials that you must get before the sultry weather arrives in full force. Cotton kurtas for all-day comfort When it comes to summer-friendly fabric, cotton is
While some people weighted blankets, there is nothing that can beat the charm of a printed quilt. The printed quilts are being used in Indian households for ages. One of the most loved and commonly found printed quilts are the ones with Jaipuri and block prints. They are also known as Jaipuri Razai. Block Print