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A Tribute to India’s Textile Heritage
Apart from the diverse culture and respected traditions, India is known for its rich heritage of fabrics and textiles. Every part of India has something very valuable and beautiful to offer. Weaving these precious threads together in a typical and classic pattern, we bring to you some of the most treasured textiles from all over India for you to be proud about!
Interestingly, the name of each textile hub in India reflects the story of its craft or the place of its origin. Although every person living in India is classified basis the language he or she speaks, the true individuality of a person is through the way he styles himself/herself. Belonging to different cities and states, there is something unique that always stands out not only making a statement but also defining India’s heritage.
Talking Textiles
Handlooms: When we say handlooms, be rest assured to see something that blows your mind instantly thanks to skilled artisans and generations of practice. It is an old tradition of weaving textiles beautifully all over the country especially in the rural areas of India. Vibrant threads woven together are not only rich in culture but also add a great feel to it!
Sea green hand-woven tree motif sari by Raw Mango
2. Black ivory jamdani linen sari by Anavila
Chanderi: Widely known amongst the handloom cluster, chanderi holds a special place due to its centuries old weaving techniques of producing detailed textured fabrics of silk and cotton embellished with zari weaved work, and more specifically because of its saris that have been patronized by royalty.
1. Yellow embroidered chanderi silk kurta & churidar set
2. Black and gold chanderi kurta with palazzos
Surface Techniques
Block printing: Used since years to create attractive fabrics, the block printing technique is rigorous yet one of the most rewarding surface techniques. Using some eye-catching elements and being stamped onto fabrics as standalone motifs, the block printed fabrics are a huge hit amongst fashion enthusiasts. Using floral and bird combinations, the fabrics are a beautiful balance of two or more elements.
White asymmetric top with hand block print by Urvashi Kaur
Off-white & blue block printed kurta set by Devnaagri
Tie & dye: It is one of the widely accepted and one of the very traditional methods of printing textiles in India. According to the design and the motif, each pattern seen on the fabric holds a special significance. Tie and Dye didn’t just originate from one specific place. It was practiced in many parts of India like Kutch, Jaipur, Sindh et cetera.
Grey shibori tie & dye sari by Pranay Baidya
Aqua fuschia tie dye top with beige dhoti pants by Akanksha Gajria
Accessories
Kolhapuris: Originating from the rural areas of Maharashtra, the ‘kolhapuris’ have been the talk of the town for quite some time now. With its versatility to be worn with Indian as well as western outfits, these are the chosen ones by the youth as well as the elderly’s!
Nude kolhapuri wedges with red pom-poms by Aparajita Toor
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