A Curated Guide to Slow Living
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 …
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 summer heat is spiralling out of control, but your wardrobe need not smoulder with it. Living in Mumbai with cloying heat and humidity all year round, it’s impossible to wear clingy jeans, the popular default option of city dwellers. While I’m more of a …
Designer Vaishali Shadangule’s eponymous label Vaishali S. celebrates her passion for classic Indian weaves, ever since the label’s inception in 1991. The designer became the first Indian woman to showcase at the Paris Couture Week recently. Her latest bridal collection, ‘Shakuntala’ continues her exploration of …
There are many ways you can support India’s gorgeous handloom industry. I’m sharing what I’ve done over the years, so that it can help you also fall in love with Indian textiles like i have. Explore what’s in your home Open your sister or grand …
An emotional revival of Indigo whose vibrancy is as illustrious as its history In the summer of 1859, ryots or peasants in Bengal refused to grow Indigo for European planters who had imposed exploitative and oppressive conditions on them. Neel Bidroha or the Indigo revolt …
