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Eri Silk: Crafting Peace in Fabric
A silk unlike any other, one born of patience, respect, and harmony with life. Eri silk carries the quiet beauty of craftsmanship nurtured over generations.
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Saree 101: The Chic Six-Yards Your Closet Needs
Chic LBDs, floaty anarkalis, silk kurtas or billowing tulle and lace gowns; your wardrobe can have all of these and yet not be complete because it’s missing that one iconic piece of clothing – the saree. Six yards of fantasy come alive in exquisite weaves, stirring motifs, and an unbelievable palette of colors, and you…
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Beyond the Red Lehenga: The Indian Bridal Story
The bride in her bright red lehenga has become one of those images used on brochures that explain India in three minutes. Right up there with the Taj Mahal, a tribal woman from Rajasthan, the backwaters of Kerala and the Qutub Minar. Though the lehenga is quite the bridal symbol, India and its many states…
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Meet the Chilli King from North-East India
The Indian army plans to use it as a weapon to force terrorists out of their hide-outs. Tribes in North-East India use it to ward off mean elephants. The adventurous use it to test their tolerance levels. Others find it a perfect accompaniment to their daily meals. Meet the Bhut Jolokia (also referred to as…
Storytellers of Wonder 