Tag: benarasi

• April 26, 2019

  Sania

  

  Live like royalty in resplendent vintage Benarasi silk brocade kurtas The brocades of Benaras have a long and storied past, ‘Naqshabands,’ master draftsmen from Central Asia migrated to Benaras, and brought with them, the technique of brocade weaving along with a rich library of motifs. Some of the most popular motifs seen in Benarasi brocade […]
• July 28, 2015

  Indian Craft Meets International Design

  

  The rich cultural heritage and exquisite craft forms of India have always been a source of inspiration for global fashion and international designers and the latest thing to add on to this list are the beautiful embroideries done at a workshop called ‘Aditiany’ in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, India. Finding their way to the red carpets […]
• June 18, 2015

  7 Indian Women of Style & Substance

  

  These legendary women represent the quintessentially Indian sense of style by pairing handcrafted sarees with elegant accessories in their unique way…read on! 1. MS Subbulakshmi Image Courtesy: The Hindu & karpuramanjari.blogspot.in A renowned Carnatic vocalist and the first Indian singer to receive the Bharat Ratna Award, the divine voice of MS Subbulakshmi is an inspiration […]
• May 26, 2015

  6 Ways To Reinvent Your Saree Style

  

  The most elegant of Indian dress forms, the six unstitched yards gracefully accommodate individual creativity and aesthetic, making the saree so unique to each wearer. Read how this time tested and much loved silhouette can make way into your wardrobe. 1. Cocktail Craze Whether you’re attending a cocktail party or a wedding, add a chic […]