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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
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 …

District Chamarajanagar Sveep Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat
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
Trouble wearing a sari? These ready-to-wear saris might help
11 months, 1 week ago

Trouble wearing a sari? These ready-to-wear saris might help

The Hindu  

It takes my mother less than 10 minutes to drape a sari to perfection, be it crisp cottons, flowing silks, or pristine pattus. I did not have that option in the US, and I wanted to make it available to a wider audience,” says Sasha, who founded the brand in 2019 and offers a range of instant saris priced between₹2,500 …

Sari Minute Saris Your Sari
Air India’s update won’t kill the sari
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India’s update won’t kill the sari

The Hindu  

Air India may bring in new look for flight crew” was the headline. The article continued, “For six decades now, Air India’s flight attendants have worn the whole nine yards while negotiating long-haul flights and demanding passengers. India has many costumes that permit easy movement, while the sari itself has over a 100 draping styles, including knee-length, calf-length and divided …

India Sari Air Wear Saris
Indian designers showcase apparel from recycled turbans and heirloom saris at Redress Design Award
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian designers showcase apparel from recycled turbans and heirloom saris at Redress Design Award

The Hindu  

Recycled turbans turn couture, courtesy designer Pavneet Kaur who is one of the 10 finalists at the Redress Design Award 2023 that was announced recently. “The material from the turbans, made of cotton and silk, is double-and triple-layered for durability,” says the designer who holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion Design from Pearl Academy’s Delhi-West campus. This collection was also …

Design Indian Hong Kong New Delhi Collection Designer Denim
Barbie went from a stick-thin blonde to wearing saris and being career-driven. But has she changed enough?
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie went from a stick-thin blonde to wearing saris and being career-driven. But has she changed enough?

ABC  

You can't be what you can't see. "When I opened her, I was shocked to see a Barbie that looked like me," she told ABC News. Tulika says she's excited to watch the Barbie movie, especially after learning that a South Asian woman will be playing one of the dolls — British-Indian actress, Ritu Arya. "Barbie has strived to show …

Indian Abc This Movie Mattel Doll Dannielle Blonde Barbie
National Handloom Day | A dedicated collection of handloom saris for advocates
3 years, 4 months ago

National Handloom Day | A dedicated collection of handloom saris for advocates

The Hindu  

Vidhi, by Save The Loom, brings a designer touch to strict legal dressing. Unfazed by this restricted palette, Ramesh Menon, fashion industry veteran and founder of Save the Loom, used the disruption caused by the pandemic to create a dedicated collection of handloom saris for advocates. Information on her is provided along with information of the weaver and craft,” says …

India Justice Kerala Handloom Advocates Ramesh Handloom Saris
In conversation with TN Venkatesh, outgoing MD of Co-optex
4 years, 3 months ago

In conversation with TN Venkatesh, outgoing MD of Co-optex

The Hindu  

IAS officer TN Venkatesh, 44, has been wearing colourful ikat and handloom shirts to work for some years now. It is such a tough process, but something they’ve kept at, handing it down from generation to generation,” he says, adding, “Rarely do you see outsiders take to weaving. “I learnt the difference between powerloom and shuttleloom, and why handloom still …

Tamil Nadu Weaving Handloom Work Venkatesh Dindigul Saris