During historical periods like the Renaissance and the Victorian Era, women’s clothing was often much more complicated and elaborate than men’s - think petticoats, corsets and bustles. But while rich men often dressed themselves, their female family members most likely had servants to help them...
Sari or Saree is a traditional female garment with various styles of draping, varying from five to nine yards length. There are more than 80 recorded ways to wear a sari, Nivi style is the most common and there are more then 30 types of regional sarees are found in India. The drape varying from five...
According to a recent survey, many people were asked about “why they buy new clothes”.
9% people said they were shopaholic and need retail therapy from time to time.
22% people said that they cannot repeat the same clothes or accessories after wearing it a certain number of times even if they are in a...
Pashmina coming all the way from Kashmir is known for its amazing quality and incredibly tasteful look. Pashmina is made from Goat fur, but of course there’s faux pashmina which while cheaper, is animal-cruelty free and delightful to even touch. Essentially known for making beautiful shawls, a pash...
There are varieties of fabrics and some of them may be in existence for ages. But, there are only a set number of yarns that are weaved to form a variety of fabrics. Additionally, various techniques like weaving, knitting, and felting are used to produce these varieties of fabrics. The variation in...
Banarasi Sarees are the most prized possession of any woman. The Banarasi Saree has its recognition not only in India but all around the world. These sarees have their characteristics – soft, smooth, and quintessentially Indian, something that every woman loves about them.
Banarasi Sarees m...
For most Indian women one of the most exciting aspects of dressing up in Indian Ethnic wear is the range of vibrant colors and vivid hues that they can choose from. While most Western Couture is defined by a limited range of palettes that are considered season appropriate, Indian Ethnics have no su...
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The word blouse is borrowed from French to English which refers to the light, loose upper garment made of cotton or linen worn by French workmen. The term "blouse" was applied to the various smocks and tunics worn by English farm laborers. In 1870, the blouse was first referenced as a gar...
Palazzo pants are long unisex pants cut with a loose, extremely wide leg that flares out from the waist. They are popular as a summer season style, as they are loose and tend to be flattering in light, flowing fabrics that are breathable in hot weather. Silk crepe/crape, jersey and other natural fi...
Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Translated, the word means embroidery (thread or wire), and it is one of Lucknow's best known textile decoration styles. The main market in Lucknow for Chikankari based products is Chowk. Production is mainly based in Lucknow and in ...
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The Kurti or Kurta is an outfit that has stretched beyond the Indian borders, and has evolved down the ages to suit the ever-changing demands of the fashion forward world. A long top, generally of knee-length, paired with Salwar or Churidar and Dupatta is what comprises the Salwar-Kurti-Dupatta get...
The Lehenga Choli, also known as Lehnga, is a three-piece attire comprising the lehenga, a long Indian skirt worn by Indian women across India. Secured at the waist with the mid-riff left bare, lehenga is usually worn on ceremonial occasions, festivals and weddings. It is generally embroidered, pri...
Dupatta is a long scarf-like cloth usually worn by women in Southern Asia. Commonly known as the chunnari, odhni and chunni; Dupatta is considered a symbol of modesty and compliments the overall look of a salwar kameez or lehanga choli. The dupatta is a colorful swathe of cloth which inspires roman...
Originally a piece of furniture, a cushion dates back many centuries. In the Middle Ages they were huge, covered with leather and used to sit on, usually by the lower ranking people of a household. Cushions were also used as a status symbol, the more cushions you owed the wealthier you were!
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Bangles are traditionally rigid bracelets which are usually made of metal, wood, glass or plastic. These ornament are worn mostly by women in the Indian subcontinent, Southeastern Asia, Arabian Peninsula, and Africa. It is common to see a bride wearing glass bangles at weddings in India, Bangladesh...
Kantha also spelled kanta, and qanta, is a type of embroidery craft in the Bangladesh and eastern regions of India, particularly in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Odisha. In Odisha, old saris are stacked on each other and hand-stitched to make a thin piece of cushion. This is normall...
A kaftan, also spelled caftan, is a long garment with wide sleeves that dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, located between the countries of Iraq and Iran. These Persian, robe-like garments also became popular in countries such as Russia and Morocco. Their patterns and colors are usually vivid and d...
Applique is a type of embroidery that employs a smaller patch or fabric to be applied or sewed onto a larger fabric or surface. It is mostly one piece of fabric in its entirety. Applique derives its roots from French culture and it means ‘something applied’ or a thing that has been applied.
When it...
Ajrakh is a unique form of blockprinting found mostly in Ajrakhpur, Kutch district, India. These shawls display special designs and patterns made using block printing by stamps. Over the years, Ajrakhs have become a symbol of the Sindhi culture and traditions.
The level of geometry on the garment ...
Shararas have been around for a while now and have basically replaced your suit pieces. This silhouette also gained a lot of popularity after the trend of initimate weddings began and now brides don’t seem to get enough of it!
1. You can go as minimal and as grand as you want with your bridal ...
