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Tarun Tahiliani’s carnival of textile, embroidery and tailoring
1 month, 1 week ago

Tarun Tahiliani’s carnival of textile, embroidery and tailoring

Live Mint  

Delhi-based designer Tarun Tahiliani presented the second edition of the annual “Tarun Tahiliani Parade”, highlighting the country's India’s rich artistic heritage, on 14 November. The Tahiliani show included garments from his couture collection as well as from the recently launched luxury pret brand OTT, along with accessories and jewellery. Here are some of the highlights from the parade: A section …

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Ready-to-Wear Saris and Veshtis: A Timeless Trend for the Modern Era
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ready-to-Wear Saris and Veshtis: A Timeless Trend for the Modern Era

The Hindu  

The article highlights the resurgence of traditional saris and veshtis in contemporary fashion. It explores how ready-to-wear saris and veshtis have become popular among younger generations, offering convenience and accessibility. The article features interviews with tailors and boutique owners who specialize in creating these garments, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional clothing while catering to modern tastes.

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Handloom Weavers in Tiruchi Hope for Profitable Deepavali Season
2 months ago

Handloom Weavers in Tiruchi Hope for Profitable Deepavali Season

The Hindu  

Handloom weavers in Tiruchi district are expecting a boost in profits this year with Deepavali sales. The best-selling products are Woraiyur and Manamedu cotton saris, with weavers operating singly or in teams producing saris priced upwards of ₹1,000 apiece. The official said the prolonged hot weather this year had also increased the demand for cotton saris.

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Powerloom Federation warns of delays in production of dhotis and saris for Pongal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Powerloom Federation warns of delays in production of dhotis and saris for Pongal

The Hindu  

Claiming that the State government is delaying the supply of required cotton yarn for producing dhotis and saris for free distribution for Pongal festival in 2025, The Tamil Nadu Federation of Powerlooms Associations stated that only 50% of the production order could be completed by the end of December 2024, with the remaining production extending into February 2025. The State …

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BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy Offers Saris & Bangles to Defectors; Congress Shobha Rani Leader Hits Back Showing Footwear
3 months, 1 week ago

BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy Offers Saris & Bangles to Defectors; Congress Shobha Rani Leader Hits Back Showing Footwear

News 18  

BRS MLA P Kaushik Reddy’s offer to send saris and bangles to 10 party legislators who defected to the Congress, has evoked a strong response from the women leaders of the ruling party who demanded an immediate apology from him. Congress leader and Chairperson of the Telangana State Women’s Cooperative Development Corporation, B Shobha Rani, hit out at Reddy over …

Women Congress Telangana Brs Kaushik Reddy Party Mlas Rani Leader
Kochi designers use memories, motifs and gold for their Onam collections
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

Kerala quirky Rouka by Sreejith’s collection of Kerala handloom saris for Onam are a bit whimsy, quirky and bring in a whole lot of nostalgia. “This connection to our roots is also sprinkled with who we are now.” “Onam is a search for home — for a sadya that takes you back to childhood; for the comfortable wrap of a …

Kerala Gold Onam Kochi Collection Lotus Rasmi
T.N. government issues order to produce dhotis and saris for free distribution during Pongal 2025
3 months, 3 weeks ago

T.N. government issues order to produce dhotis and saris for free distribution during Pongal 2025

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order for production of 1.77 crore dhotis and as many saris, for distribution through ration shops for Pongal festival in 2025. The Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textile and Khadi Department issued the order dated August 27, 2024, for production of dhotis and saris and has allocated ₹100 crores for procurement of yarn and to pay …

Order Pongal Dhotis Free Saris
Telangana: Silver Coins or Cash Likely to Replace Bathukamma Saris This Year
4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Silver Coins or Cash Likely to Replace Bathukamma Saris This Year

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a significant departure from the BRS government’s tradition, the Congress government is seriously contemplating replacing the Bathukamma saris scheme with silver coins or cash handouts this year. While the BRS government claimed that the sari distribution scheme had benefited local weavers and celebrated the cultural essence of Bathukamma, there were widespread complaints about the poor quality of the …

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Colouring outside the lines
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Colouring outside the lines

New Indian Express  

Pradeep Pillai Chanderi with a Venkatgiri Border Anyone familiar with the work of designer Pradeep Pillai will know that he creates the softest and most exquisite Chanderi and Nalanda tussar saris with slim borders and butis. But did you know that Pillai also makes Chanderi saris with rich Venkatgiri borders and pallus featuring geometric bands and stripes in gold zari …

India Sari Kota Pillai Chanderi Saris Venkatgiri
T.N. powerloom federation wants orders released for manufacturing free dhotis, saris
5 months, 1 week ago

T.N. powerloom federation wants orders released for manufacturing free dhotis, saris

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Federation of Powerlooms Associations has urged the State government to release orders for manufacturing free dhotis and saris for distribution for the 2025 Pongal festival. Stalin, the Federation said the Department of Handlooms and Textiles released the order for producing free dhotis, saris and school uniforms to 238 powerloom cooperative weavers societies, involving 67,000 looms, in the …

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Udayarapalayam weavers revive Tirubhuvanam’s heritage silk sari
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Udayarapalayam weavers revive Tirubhuvanam’s heritage silk sari

The Hindu  

Tirubhuvanam, a temple town near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, has been known for its silk weaving industry since ancient times. Of late though, Tirubhuvanam’s famed silk saris are more likely to be sourced from handloom weavers working on contract in villages in nearby districts. Besides Udayarapalayam, weavers in Sendurai and other small villages in Ariyalur district produce Tirubhuvanam saris these days,” …

Sari Jayapal Weavers Tirubhuvanam
Increasing income levels is key to protect traditional sari weaving for future generations
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Increasing income levels is key to protect traditional sari weaving for future generations

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: India is world famous for its multiplicity of languages, cultures and even attires. Developed under the patronage of Maharani Adi Lakshmi Devamma of Gadwal Samsthanam, a small princely state under the Nizam of Hyderabad, Gadwal saris are known for their delicate cotton base and rich zari work. In spite of the popularity of Gadwal saris among people, its weavers …

Hyderabad Sari Saris Weavers Gadwal Looms Increasing Income
Handlooms Dept. to seek GI tag for 5 traditional varieties of sari and dhoti
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Handlooms Dept. to seek GI tag for 5 traditional varieties of sari and dhoti

The Hindu  

The textiles department has proposed offering technical textile courses in polytechnics and industrial training institutes. The handlooms department has also proposed to get geographical indication tag for five traditional varieties of handloom products, namely, the silk saris from Chinnalapatti; Koorainadu saris; Nagarcoil vaeti; Uuraiyur saris; and Gudiyatham lungis. Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi in his response to the discussion …

Sari Handloom Department
Reviving the centuries-old Udupi sari
6 months, 1 week ago

Reviving the centuries-old Udupi sari

Live Mint  

Sharadha, 50, was about 12 years old when she first wove a sari. The dwindling numbers almost went unnoticed until 2015 when Mamatha Rai, a former college lecturer in Mangaluru and a long-time Udupi sari loyalist, was gifted one by her businessman husband B.C. “Udupi saris are not just culturally important but also the need of the hour," says Rai. …

Weaving Rai My Family Shetty Dakshina Kannada Weavers Kadike Trust
Prateik Babbar recycled his late mother Smita Patil's saree into a suit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Prateik Babbar recycled his late mother Smita Patil's saree into a suit

Hindustan Times  

Prateik Babbar stole the spotlight at the 77th Cannes Film Festival with his poignant style statements during the screening of his late mother Smita Patil's revered 1976 film, Manthan. For the Indian Saturday of the iconic Shyam Benegal movie, he continued to make waves by donning a distinctive and sustainable suit repurposed from his mum's saree. Stylist Rahul Vijay used …

Saree Patil Vijay Prateik
As demand for Mysore silk soars, KSIC finds it hard to keep up despite increased production
6 months, 3 weeks ago

As demand for Mysore silk soars, KSIC finds it hard to keep up despite increased production

The Hindu  

Mysore Silk saris have always been a favourite among women for their unique sheen and texture, but of late, due to extensive publicity for the GI-tagged pure silk product on social media and other factors, sales have skyrocketed, leading to a shortfall in supply. “However, this has not deterred the customers from buying Mysore Silk saris as we had one …

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A celebration of local talent
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A celebration of local talent

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Weekends for some are their leisure days, with no work attachments tagged onto them, while for the rest, it’s a day kept aside for shopping. Adara Chennai and Style Centre by Jupiter Events present the Sunday Market, an exciting exhibition featuring an exclusive lineup of homegrown brands. “It’s essentially a neighbourhood market aimed at supporting local businesses, women entrepreneurs, …

Local Talent
The sari gets practical with a small pocket
7 months, 1 week ago

The sari gets practical with a small pocket

Live Mint  

The sari is perhaps fashion’s greatest chameleon. “It’s early days for saris with pockets but it’s a trend waiting to take off,” says Swati Singh, founder of Mumbai-based Aseem Shakti, which offers ready-to-wear pocket saris, mostly hand-block printed in mul cotton and organza. “Given that so many youngsters are interested in wearing saris, there’s huge opportunity in adding not just …

Women Pockets Singh Wear Tyagi Saris Balagopalan
Women officials to adorn silk saris sporting election message in Chamarajanagar
8 months ago

Women officials to adorn silk saris sporting election message in Chamarajanagar

The Hindu  

Senior women officials of the Chamarajanagar district administration are expected to adorn specially-designed silk saris sporting a message that seeks to encourage voter participation on the day of elections on April 26. Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar Shilpa Nag, who is also the Election Officer for Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency, unveiled a batch of specially woven handloom silk sarees sporting the …

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'Burn your wife's saris before…': Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina counters Opposition calls for ‘India boycott’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Burn your wife's saris before…': Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina counters Opposition calls for ‘India boycott’

Live Mint  

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina rebuts calls for India boycott, accuses Opp leaders of shopping in India. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued a sharp rebuttal on Monday amid calls for a boycott of neighbouring India. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The India Out campaign first began on social media — led by exiled Bangladeshi physician Pinaki Bhattacharya — after the election results. Several …

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Hyderabad designer Archana Rao’s ‘Sun and Moon’ with a hint of floral at Lakme Fashion Week
9 months ago

Hyderabad designer Archana Rao’s ‘Sun and Moon’ with a hint of floral at Lakme Fashion Week

The Hindu  

At designer Archana Rao’s studio in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, a marigold yellow gown with floral surface details and a voluminous trail draws attention. In contrast to this are a few black and white separates, with silhouettes inspired by power dressing, from her Sun and Moon collection showcased at Lakme Fashion Week Spring-Summer, in collaboration with Fashion Design Council of India. …

Fashion Flowers Women Hyderabad Sun Moon Collection
Ekaya Banaras-Anu Merton collab features 18 saris
9 months, 1 week ago

Ekaya Banaras-Anu Merton collab features 18 saris

The Hindu  

Just in time for summer, luxurious silks in vivid hues of electric purple, ultramarine blue, and rani pink are part of Ekaya Banaras’ latest capsule collection, IRO. “We opted for strong solid colours and kept it minimal to give women a blank canvas, so that they can lend their personal flavour to it, layer it with gorgeous jewellery and play …

Jewellery Silk Palak Features 18 Ekaya Ekaya Banaras 18 Saris
Preview: Hyderabad-based Gaurang Shah’s showcase for Lakme Fashion Week is a burst of ‘Gulal’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Hyderabad-based Gaurang Shah’s showcase for Lakme Fashion Week is a burst of ‘Gulal’

The Hindu  

A burst of pink hues contrasts the pale white walls on the first floor of textile designer Gaurang Shah’s flagship store in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. At LFW, Gaurang will showcase 30 lehengas and 10 saris and the presentation will include a live music performance by Germany-based medical engineer and singer Hardik Chauhan, who is known to perform Gujarati folk numbers …

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Adding value to traditional art: Hase drawings on saris
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Adding value to traditional art: Hase drawings on saris

The Hindu  

Her eyes glued to the sari spread on the table in front of her, 59-year-old Bhagirathi K.B. “It takes at least 10 to 15 days to finish Hase drawing on a sari,” said Ms. Bhagirathi. Hase Chittara of Hase Chitra is a traditional art form that has passed through many generations. No auspicious occasion is complete without Hase drawings being …

Art Drawing Saris Bhagirathi Traditional Draw Hase Hase Chittara