In a land as diverse as India, every festival weaves its own tale, each one telling a unique story of celebration and tradition. As the celebratory season approaches, it is the special time of year when the entire country comes together to celebrate the arrival of its beloved “Bappa.” While everyone gears up to celebrate Read More
‘Dabu’, Anavila’s Spring-Summer 2023 showcase, opened the Atelier on Sustainable Fashion day at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) in partnership with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Inside the world of the linen queen and sari trailblazer, Anavila Misra, as she manipulates the volume of a six-yard to create a structure in fluidity. This season, textile-based Read More
Sarees have been a timeless wardrobe staple for generations, and rightfully so. The versatility of the six-yard drape goes beyond its reputation as heavy occasion wear. Kanjeevarams, Banarasis and Paithanis are time-honoured treasures, but they can not be worn as effortlessly as ready to wear sarees crafted using lightweight chiffons, georgettes and organzas. Featherlight drapes Read More
A symbol of traditional craftsmanship and a reflection of unique weaves from different states, sarees have long been a national pride. The word “Sari” is derived from a Sanskrit term that means “strip of cloth.” When tracing its history, the wardrobe hero is believed to have been introduced during the Indus Valley Civilization. Women and Read More
Once we set foot into September, it’s hard to step out from the host of Indian festivities and weddings that keep coming! During this season, most of us can’t help but mumble that one sentence with a sigh- “I wish I had bought more sarees!” But buying ornate festive sarees for every occasion means, more Read More
Hail the timeless grandeur of sarees! Nothing matches the glorious elegance of a classic saree. Times have changed and sartorial preferences have evolved, but the one piece of clothing that has maintained its status staying in the front foot of the fashion radar in India is the saree. Today, modern women are tapping deep into Read More