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Different Styles of Hand Block Printing

reshmy | 13 November 2018

The first textile-printing technique was using blocks, which were inked and then pressed on to the fabric. The image from a single block builds up into a proper design over the fabric area. Some first blocks were made of...

The History of Ikat

reshmy | 8 November 2018

Ikat is the most well-known print in India. It’s a resist dye technique used to pattern textiles. The word 'Ikat' comes from the Malaysian word 'mengikat,' or 'to tie,' because the loose threads are bind into bundles usi...

4 Easy to Wear Trends from Qyaari

reshmy | 25 October 2018

Getting dressed every morning seven days a week can be stressful. To decide a new style to don every day is an even harder task. Even with a closet full of clothes, it simply feels as if you have nothing to wear. Here is...

Making of Bagh Prints

reshmy | 20 October 2018

The art of Bagh printing can be traced to Sindh, which is now a part of Pakistan. It then moved eastwards to Rajasthan and later to Madhya Pradesh with the migration of the craftsmen. The style of Bagh printing has evolv...

Ethnic wear outfits to rock this Navaratri season

reshmy | 8 October 2018

Navaratri is just around the corner and we know it’s a struggle for every girl to find those perfect nine outfits for the nine colourful nights. With onset of the festive season, all fashion brands are launching new coll...

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AJRAKH

reshmy | 10 September 2018

Traditionally, Ajrakh is the name of a block printed cloth with deep crimson red and indigo blue background, connecting symmetrical patterns with interspersed unprinted foaming white motifs. The term “Ajrakh”, is obtaine...

7 Beautifully Hand-Woven Fabrics of India

Manasee | 6 September 2018

Hand woven fabrics and handcrafted designs are the pride of India. The world has always been amazed by the beauty and elegance that Indian handloom fabric industry provides. India has a rich heritage and history of hand-...

The Art of Weaving

Ashwini jadhav | 21 August 2018

In the era of mill made fabrics and synthetics dominating the fashion market, there are those who still have immense love for weave fabrics in their hearts. Weaving art has been prominently appreciated and is in demand i...

A Tale of Indian Artisans

Ashwini jadhav | 13 August 2018

After farming culture, artisan culture is the second most famous culture of India. India is known as the land of artisans and craftsmen and is famous worldwide for preserving its art and culture. Thousands of artisans st...

Everything You Need to Know about Kalamkari

Ashwini jadhav | 4 August 2018

India is known to be the home of textiles, crafts and culture. Right from the beginning of its civilization, India has blessed the world with the best of its exquisite art forms of textile. ‘Kalamkari’ is one of the olde...

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