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The Ajrakh Edit
Dip into the treasure-trove of block-printed delights and savor the rich heritage of Ajrakh, carefully preserved and carried forward by the award-winning master craftsman, Sufiyan Ismail Khatri. These traditional motifs are block-printed with earthy-toned natural dyes, ranging from rich madder, to moody indigoes, and crafted into splendids sarees, stoles, and dupattas. Pair with statement silver…
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A Kalamkari Canvas
Suffused with earthy hues, a dense canopy of traditional motifs transforms a canvas of handwoven cotton into chic drapes. Jaypore’s freshest Kalamkari capsule of dupattas and sarees handcrafted by traditional artisans from Andhra Pradesh promises to add a new note of elegance to your season’s wardrobe. Style these sophisticated sartorial stunners with a leather sling…
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Arzoo
Romance the rainy season and give in to desire with the latest capsule of cotton mul angrakhas from Jaypore. With a spray of delicate embroidery, multi-colored top stitches, peephole necklines, wood parrot tassels, fabric buttons, and twirl-worthy silhouettes, these coveted styles will become your go-to pieces. Style them with fabric jewelry, vibrant juttis, and a…
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Desert Chronicles
Surrender to the sophisticated splendor of the six-yards, and delight in the sheer exquisiteness of the Dabu-print. Jaypore’s latest edit of sarees are crafted on an expanse of luxurious silk cotton, lined with zari and elevated with sprinkles of khari. Crafted by master-printers, ‘chippas’, through the laborious technique of mud-resist printing, these sarees are a…
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An Ode To Kutch
This collaborative edit from Jaypore is an ode to the people of Kutch, who infuse the dry landscape with the bright, bold colors of their textiles. Revel in the heritage of traditional Kutchi weaving from the looms of master weaver, Vankar Murji Hamir. This collection of tassel trimmed cotton stoles, dupattas, and sarees, has been…
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Heritage Chanderis
Delight in the heritage of block-printing, captured vividly on a canvas of buttery soft Chanderi. Jaypore’s latest capsule brings the highly skilled techniques of Shibori and block-printing, to the gossamer charms of Chanderi, and enlivens it with a palette of flirty, playful colors. Style these delightful sarees and dupattas with enameled silver jewelry, embroidered juttis,…
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The Grand Old Lady of Kutch: Chandaben Shroff (1933 – 2016)
The driving force behind Shrujan – Chandaben Shroff – passed away on August 23 at the age of 83. Fondly known as Kaki to everyone who had met her, Chandaben was a pioneer in the field of crafts conservation as she began working with artisans much before anyone else. As someone who has lived in…
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Textile Trails: Where The Loom Comes Alive
Did you, like us, not want National Handloom Day to end? Beautiful images of effortlessly draped handwoven sarees, weavers working their magic on the loom and cities steeped in textile traditions made us long for an earthy aesthetic. It also evoked in us severe wanderlust. After all, Chanderi, Maheshwari, Kota, Paithani – all get their…
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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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In a Qila
How Qilasaaz is effecting change in the lives of women artisans of Mahmudabad. The backbone of the erstwhile world of feudal privilege and opulence was always an invisible army of skilled craftsmen/women and artisans. They ensured a splendor and an aesthetic richness that was often breathtaking. Their efforts affected every aspect of life then and…
Storytellers of Wonder 