MP govt developing homestays in India's first craft handloom village PranpurPranpur, Madhya Pradesh's first craft handloom village, is preparing for more tourists by developing homestays. Two will be ready by Novemb...
16 Oct, 2024, 06.27 PM IST
State emporia should shape up or shut downSome of them were better than others, of course. During my college days, we were fans of mirrorwork kurtas and shawls from Gurjari; the bes...
06 Jul, 2024, 01.16 AM IST
Check out the Best Cotton Sarees for WomenPamper yourself or your loved ones with elegant and classic cotton sarees for women. Cotton sarees are lightweight and also allow your skin...
26 Nov, 2022, 05.18 PM IST
Best Sarees for Women under 1000Find the best sarees under 1000 for Diwali 2022 here! Serve the festive twist to your Diwali wardrobe and check out the best saree under Rs...
20 Oct, 2022, 08.33 PM IST
View: From the humblest to the snootiest, saree remains an emotive issue for millionsThus, doubts on this precious wrap are best dispelled early; but that is not always possible. So it was when last month I wrote about Presi...
27 Aug, 2022, 12.43 AM IST
All about GI tags: Remember when two states had a bitter row over a sweet's origins?While the geographical indication tag has helped some products gain recognition in export markets, it has not been able to create premium v...
25 Sep, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
Tata Group to scale its apparel brand Taneira this yearCurrently, Titan Company's youngest brand Taneira has 14 stores across the country.
10 Mar, 2021, 05.37 PM IST
Future of fashion: Designer Amit Aggarwal says focus will be on quality, excessive production will be eliminatedThe designer feels future of fashion will be built on taking care of the craftsman.
24 Oct, 2020, 03.30 PM IST
How handloom sarees are weaving a storm in BengaluruThe three-floor exhibition centre is draped in hues of yellow, red and white.
04 Apr, 2019, 10.33 AM IST
Amazon.in’s first ‘Small Business Day’ has up to 80% off for customersCustomers can discover products from micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses at great discounts.
15 Dec, 2018, 02.39 PM IST
From an autographed Sarod to designer outfits, Justin Bieber to get a taste of Indian hospitalityThe singer will receive a spate of gifts from Indian designers and Sarod masetro Amjad Ali Khan.
08 May, 2017, 02.33 PM IST
Modern NRI's have accepted the sari gleefullyThe NRIs kept their bright ethnic wear in the closet for fear of sticking out. But now a few unapologetic sari evangelists are reclaiming t...
24 Jul, 2016, 12.57 PM IST
Most women CEOs prefer the saree as their corporate attire, says designer Rajesh Pratap SinghThe award-winning designer talks about sarees, textiles, and why he would never collaborate with a celebrity for a line!
20 Sep, 2015, 05.15 PM IST
Here's how the 'Make in India' campaign is reviving indigenous fabricsThanks to the efforts of designers and some state govts, fabrics such as ikkats and Uppada silks are being adopted and revived.
06 Jul, 2015, 12.12 PM IST
- Indian textiles take centrestage at WIFW opening
Fashion designer Neeru Kumar opened the first day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week by showcasing a fusion of Indian and western influe...
06 Apr, 2011, 11.06 PM IST
A few yards of heritage: ChanderiThough famed for its lustrous sarees, Chanderi also has a history that displays diverse threads. At first glance the town seems under-popul...
15 Oct, 2009, 05.15 AM IST
- Weavers to become shareholders of Fab India subsidiaries
The weavers, who will hold 51% stake in about 35 cos formed in different states, will have annual general meetings (AGMs) and also receive ...
06 May, 2008, 04.46 AM IST