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Rajasthan’s Aangi Finds New Life in Aangiwali’s Fusion of Tradition and Style

Rajasthan’s Aangi Finds New Life in Aangiwali’s Fusion of Tradition and Style

Aangi is a garment woven with history. In the arid landscape of Shekhawati, Rajasthan, it tells the story of women whose hands, generation after generation, have crafted it with great finesse and artistry. The Aangi, a tight blouse paired with the flowing Ghagri skirt, is …

Redefining Indian Beauty: The Bold New Era of Inclusivity and Individuality

Redefining Indian Beauty: The Bold New Era of Inclusivity and Individuality

Contemporary narratives are challenging narrow Indian beauty ideals. We celebrate the myriad shades of Indian skin, body types, and expressions of identity. Rich and luminous Deccani miniature paintings in Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum depict women as sensuous beings with fair complexions, wide open eyes, prominent …

Can Sustainable Fashion be Glam for a Night Out?

Can Sustainable Fashion be Glam for a Night Out?

Accused of being too dowdy for the spotlight, sustainable fashion is now stealing the show at parties For years, conscious togs have been derided for being shapeless sacks that don’t serve at soirées. Well, times have changed, and so have we. Eco couture is bringing …

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Natural Deodorants in India

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Natural Deodorants in India

The top 12 natural deodorants that banish BO and nix nasties for round-the-clock freshness Our sweaty ancestors knew a thing or two about sourcing fragrances from nature. They crafted concoctions from simple ingredients like rose, cardamom, cinnamon, and lily to more unconventional ones like ostrich …

Mastering Colourful Living with Annie Sloan

Mastering Colourful Living with Annie Sloan

Ever since I was a child, I have been obsessed with Annie Sloan’s chalk paints, which she launched way back in 1990. At the time, paints weren’t readily available in India, so I muddled my way through my shabby chic phase with ordinary acrylic paint …

Easy Yoga Practices for Menopause Relief

Easy Yoga Practices for Menopause Relief

Dr Hansaji Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute and President of the Indian Yoga Association has trained over one lakh yoga teachers till date. She has been instrumental in helping design the yoga education syllabus for schools that was implemented throughout the country by NCERT, …