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
6 Best Boat Neck Dresses in India for a Trendy and Classy LookBecause of their timeless allure, form-flattering construction and variety of designs, boat neck dresses for women can look beautiful and b...
04 Sep, 2023, 07.28 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dons traditional temple border saree for her fifth Budget presentationThe Minister chose the classic drape along with the red digital tablet - the choice Budget accessory since the presentation went paperless ...
02 Feb, 2023, 01.38 AM IST
Best Sarees for Women under 5000Pamper yourself during this Diwali festival and celebrations with trending sarees. Check out the best sarees for women under 5000 for yours...
27 Oct, 2022, 07.03 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
Textile trails: A walk through the craft landscape of IndiaThe age-old tradition of weaving lends a unique identity to each region of our country. Explore trails that let you delve deeper into the h...
22 Aug, 2019, 07.46 AM 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
A 9-yard tale: Aditi Kothari's love for saris inherited from her mumHer favourite is the French chiffon sari that Kothari wore at her wedding.
19 Jun, 2018, 12.17 PM IST
Natural elements, local crafts: How home decor is set to change in 2018Add a personalised touch to your decor by re-purposing vintage items into artisanal art pieces.
26 Dec, 2017, 06.32 PM IST
GI, look at that! A list of India's GI tagged productsIt is a tapestry of the country's diversity and a testament to the uniqueness of its regions. India has given 303 GIs, including for 11 for...
26 Nov, 2017, 01.12 AM IST
Planning the long weekend break? Here are quick getaway ideas from Delhi, Mumbai, ChennaiAnd if you're based out of Ahmedabad, Patan is an excellent option to explore.
12 Oct, 2017, 10.19 AM IST
Leave your sister spoilt for choice this Raksha BandhanHere is a low down of some interesting gifts.
05 Aug, 2017, 06.09 PM IST
Northeast states pitch indigenous local muga, eri silks to top fashion brandsBarooah’s company has also taken up an Rs18 crore project from the ministry for readymade garments to promote locally made products and emp...
26 Nov, 2016, 12.38 AM IST
Rajesh Pratap Singh goes all out with his menswear line at the Van Heusen + GQ Fashion NightsDraped tunics, androgynous over-sized women's suits and jackets in woven metal were the other highlights of Rajesh Pratap Singh's collectio...
03 Dec, 2015, 02.26 PM IST
Traditional wear, draped on world leaders, makes for summit fashionSummit fashion may not have much by way of creativity to please the mavens of NY, Paris or Milan, but it certainly manages to get a power-p...
20 Nov, 2014, 05.29 PM IST
Floral designs, pastel shades dominate day one of WLIFWAtsu Sekhose's collection was striking, especially part of the otherwise bland collection was the elaborate work done around the shoulders ...
09 Oct, 2014, 05.50 PM IST
GI tag given to Patan Patola saree weavers will safeguard their craft from imitationsSilk ‘patola’ sarees from Patan routinely dangle a well-deserved Rs 2.5 lakh price tag. Sonia Gandhi wears them, as do the ladies of the Re...
01 Mar, 2014, 04.00 AM IST