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Kochi designers use memories, motifs and gold for their Onam collections

A Rouka sari | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kerala quirkyRouka by Sreejith’s collection of Kerala handloom saris for Onam are…

3 months ago

Muslin, Motifs and Mystery: Paola Manfredi traces the origins of chikankari

Paola Manfredi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chikankari’s origins remain mysterious, even though the embroidery is synonymous with the city…

6 months ago

Lightweight drapes with uncluttered motifs mark festive collections of ikat and kalamkari in Hyderabad

A kalamkari artist at work. Artisans at Kalam Creations worked on new collections during the pandemic, handpainting stories from the…

6 months ago

Silver ornaments with quirky motifs, and bold, bohemian jewellery make a statement

The words edgy, unorthodox, and bohemian aptly define the aesthetics of Mumbai-based Bhavya Ramesh’s eponymous silver jewellery label. Rooted in…

6 months ago