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• April 22, 2022

  Longpi Pottery – Manipur’s black & beautiful stone craft 

  Stately black, smooth and exquisitely formed, Manipur’s Longpi pottery is an instant eye-catcher. More popularly known as Manipur’s Black Pottery, the craft is practiced by the Tangkhul peoples of Ukhrul, specifically in Longpi – a general reference to 2 villages in the area – Longpi Kajui and Longpi Khullen.   Pottery as a tradition has…
• March 22, 2022

  Color Me Good

  

  Why natural dyes are a win-win for us & the planet  Blue hues of Indigo that impersonate water to soothe our souls, brilliant yellows of turmeric and marigold that make us happy and bold reds of roses and madder to get us charged up…colors are our eyes’ first interface with the world around us and…
• March 15, 2022

  The Flamboyant Leheriya – Rajasthan’s Unique Craft Perfect For Your Holi Wardrobe 

  With its mesmerizing, wave like patterns in a burst of colors, Leheriya is a perennial crowd pleaser. An exquisite craft born in the desert state of Rajasthan, Leheriya is named after the Hindi word for ‘waves,’ ‘leher.’ Made using a precise, time-intensive resist tie dyeing technique, Leheriya is the go-to textile on festivals like Holi,…
• March 4, 2022

  Green Beauty: Jaypore’s Personal Care

  We’re no longer in the dark about the harmful ingredients infused in personal care products and it’s dreadful long-term effects. Our skin absorbs 60-70% of what we put on it and for that reason and more, our priority is always getting the right, non-toxic & effective products. There’s no compromise when it comes to personal…
• February 11, 2022

  Pashmina: Woven Tapestries of Art

  A pashmina is a piece of history, an aesthetic superlative and in fact tangible wealth that we can (and do!) pass on to the next generations. Most of us have a pashmina in our closet given to us by our moms or grandmothers. Its folds holding tales of another time, a whiff of their perfume…
• July 20, 2020

  Natu Mistry’s Streetscapes

  Hawkers calling out customers, cows crossing the streets, rikshaw-pullers taking on a hefty load of passengers, a rush of people coming and going to work or simply enjoy a cuppa chai by the roadside, we sure miss the hustle bustle of the streets. In association with Archer Art Gallery, we present Natu Mistry’s collection ‘Panoramic…
• February 12, 2020

  Afraa

  White on white Sanganeri block prints for a chic season. An ode to spring after the dreary months of winter, Jaypore’s newest capsule of separates is a study in simple sophistication. Kurtas, pants, and dupattas on a white cotton canvas are adorned with tonal Sanganeri block prints, giving new meaning to tone-on-tone. Perfect for the…
• February 6, 2020

  Harshika

  Embroidered cotton mul separates in fashion-forward cuts. In marshmallow pink and eggshell white, delicate embroidery and asymmetrical silhouettes and our most popular style of pants comes Jaypore’s fresh brew of easy-on-the-eyes, stylist-approved edit of kurtas and pants. Perfect for a fun day out on town with your squad, a long, lazy brunch with family or…
• November 15, 2019

  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…
• November 7, 2019

  Ankiya

  Of the many block-printing traditions of India, Ajrakh holds a pride of place with its traditional motifs and earthy palette. Jaypore’s newest edit of modal separates by master craftsman, Sufiyan Ismail Khatri, presents modern, refined styles, cut in feminine silhouettes, with functional details such as pockets, and flashes of gota, for a dose of indulgence.…