2022-05-24 07:18
Most people know what zari looks and feels like. Few know the more important aspect of retaining the shine and luster in the years of use.
Zari or Jari is ornamental metal thread used for a… Read More
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2022-05-06 06:29
You are still not hooked up to wearing the saree and your regular attire is more of the casual or cool type. Your mother could be having a couple or more sarees of the Bandhani variety that… Read More
2022-05-03 10:46
“Perfect? It’s when you’re both different but in a way…you complete each other.”
The Indian saree and the accompanying blouse have been together for a very lon… Read More
2022-04-28 10:00
When a large garment or piece of apparel gets old, faded, boring to wear, or for some other reason is not to be worn any longer by you, there are three courses open to you. Make it a mopping… Read More
2022-04-25 13:07
Benaras is known for its famous muslin and silk fabrics since centuries. A tradition of weaving fabrics, it is the very life for the inhabitants of this holy city.
Grand, exclusive and ca… Read More
2022-01-27 12:23
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You have mostly been accustomed to buying the pure handloom silks of Kanjeevaram or Kanchipuram. A recent addition to the vast collection of Handlooms at Unnati Silks is the Kanjee… Read More
2022-01-25 11:30
When governance has to be provided
And official change needs to be highlighted
The existing law to be amended
Or clarification in a bill that’s recommended
It becomes the ruling body&r&hell…Read More
2021-12-28 09:29
You must have seen a single feature, small in size but replicated throughout the fabric, arranged in a certain way that provides the look. That is what a ‘Motif’ is. It could be… Read More
2021-12-25 11:25
When the condition of an insatiable appetite created by fast changing trends results in buying more and more clothes than is necessary to stay up to date, it results in the undesirable situa… Read More
2021-12-23 11:50
India has a tradition in textiles since centuries. From the olden times when textiles were only handspun and hand woven to the current age when there is tremendous investment in large mills… Read More
2021-12-18 09:11
When designs were to be made on woven cloth, they had to be incorporated after the weaving was done. This involved tremendous time and effort – more the complexity of design, more the… Read More
2021-11-30 13:05
The festival season has just concluded. The deluge of saree varieties proves a point. The saree weavers across India have been busy unleashing their talent and displaying their creativity… Read More
2021-07-31 10:15
One look at Sai Pallavi and anybody would automatically smile. A picture of geniality at any given time, her genuine friendliness oozing out no end, her fun-loving nature and flexible attitu… Read More
2021-07-24 11:28
What you give to Life is returned to you with Interest.
If there is one lady in Bollywood that arouses the envy of most others for her size zero figure it is Shilpa Shetty. Once model, then… Read More
2021-07-22 10:14
People who repeatedly attack your confidence and self-esteem are quite aware of your potential, even if you are not.
Tall, lissome and looking strikingly attractive in every public appearanc… Read More
2021-07-19 09:33
A smile is an ornament that brightens the environment all around. The well-chosen attire helps to add to the allure.
A very young girl of thirteen with expressive eyes, prominent dimples and… Read More
2021-07-13 10:41
External Beauty lasts for a brief period, Internal Beauty is eternal. A blessed person is one that possesses both.
What does one say about a beautiful legend like Waheeda Rehman? I would cal… Read More
2021-07-09 11:44
The tallest among Bollywood heroines at 5’9” and tastefully dressed whenever in a saree, Deepika Padukone is not only blessed with extremely good looks but also a fun-loving natu… Read More
2021-07-07 12:01
One of the most, friendly faces of Bollywood is that of Vidya Balan. The hint of a spreading smile, sparkling eyes, add up to an amiable expression that makes her one of the most approachabl… Read More
2021-07-03 10:57
Beauty is a gift from God. Nature simply provides the preservatives.
When one is blessed with beauty, one should not let it wither away. And that is precisely what our “Dream Gi… Read More
2021-06-28 11:29
‘If Nature gives you Youth, it is your responsibility to maintain it.’
A thought by which the femme fatale of Bollywood, Rekha, has imbibed and lived.
A look that still h… Read More
2021-04-30 07:45
What is a Jacquard fabric?
Jacquard fabric is a type of cloth featuring an intricate pattern woven into the warp on a special mechanical loom, rather than printed on the surface.
How did it… Read More
2021-04-20 11:13
Those who deal with textiles would have come across the term ‘sustainable fashion’ mentioned in various forums, discussions, or even informal conversations. Considered by world l… Read More
2021-04-19 10:21
Fabrics are nothing new to us. They always have been and shall remain a part of our lives. But how much do we know about what we wear, buy every now and then and stock sufficiently to justif… Read More
2021-04-16 10:21
Gone are the days when a fabric was simply fashioned out clothing that had color and designs on it. You have additional accessories to beautify an existing arrangement on the fabric by their… Read More
2021-04-15 10:54
Ajrakh Prints – familiar with the term? You see it everywhere, on all nature of fabrics. Ajrak prints have found their way on turbans, waist sashes, shawls, dupattas, chaddars, s… Read More
2021-04-14 13:13
Utter the word Chanderi and most Indian women around, on hearing it would love to hear more about it. Such popularity has this variety of traditional handloom saree gained since it first cam… Read More
2021-04-13 09:15
When the subject has anything to do with fashion, can Bollywood be far behind?
Several celebrities have come forward to underline the importance of sustainable fashion in recent tim… Read More
2021-04-09 10:44
This is a fast age where people do not have much time to mull over things. For Indian women, especially those wearing the saree for some grand event like a function, wedding or formal party… Read More
2021-04-01 12:24
For those accustomed to wearing a saree and wanting a change, nothing like a salwar kameez for the easy substitute and which is accepted universally as the alternative to the saree… Read More
2021-03-23 10:36
Come Summer and
Every woman likes to wear light,
In colors quite bright,
So that she very well might
Be thought one of the best in sight.
And what better for this than the Indian sa… Read More
2021-03-17 12:45
No woman likes to be called anything other than thin or shapely. Not even the actually plus-sized. Simple logic- who wants their limitations highlighted especially in public glare for others… Read More
2021-03-13 10:51
Land of the desert, Rajasthan, has always been known for its wonderful spread of exotic fabrics in silk and cotton. Indian ethnic fare is displayed in a wide ranging variety of quality weave… Read More
2021-03-13 09:41
Bangalore is an international destination for the topmost IT companies of the world. Yet it also loves to enjoy life through its parks, lovely gardens, has plenty of greenery, broad streets… Read More
2021-03-08 09:42
“Do it yourself” (“DIY“) is the method of building, modifying, or repairing things without the direct aid of experts or professionals. Academic research has described… Read More
2021-03-05 11:36
Weaving a fabric is usual and further enhancement is through additions by way of embroidery, painting, appliqué, brocade or other forms of decorating. But novel or unusual is the cutt… Read More
2021-03-02 09:28
It is always good to hear news from the world of fibres and fabrics, especially something good news concerning Indian Textiles. Here is a pot-pourri of news, views and policies concerning th… Read More
2021-02-25 11:50
For quite some time there has been a simmering discontent at the manner in which the Khadi sector has been controlled and run by the govt… Read More
2021-02-22 10:54
Batik, also known as ‘wax writing’ is an arty way of decorating fabrics and has come a long way from being a ‘mere handicraft’. A way of decorating cloth by covering… Read More
2021-02-19 10:57
When it comes to fine Indian weaves that are soft comfortable and durable, it is the Indian ethnic “Khadi’ that is acknowledged.
And so it is heartening news about Khadi startin… Read More
2021-02-17 13:05
If there is any silk comparable to the pure or cultivated mulberry silk, it is the wonderful Tussar or Kosa silk. Of fine texture, the pale golden sheen fibre Tussar has been very much popul… Read More
2021-02-16 11:31
Would you not like to know how clothes used to get colored before dyes were prepared artificially? Well just going down in History you get to know quite a lot. But before that let us just sk… Read More
2021-02-08 13:22
From the time that the desert lands of Gujarat (Kutch) and the sand dunes of Rajsthan, gave Bandhani to the world, the two-way romance has ever been there. The market waiting expect… Read More
2021-02-02 12:23
Ankiti Bose – the super-achiever CEO of Zilingo, the multi-national start-up in the e-commerce space
How is an achievement’s worth measured? Is it simply being valued at some fig… Read More
2021-01-29 10:01
Handlooms – the ‘Desi’ flavor in Indian fabrics
When our Prime Minister Narendra Modi coined Vocal for Local he was referring to all things Indian that could easil… Read More
2021-01-25 05:30
On 26th January, 2021, it shall be the 72nd Celebration and completion of 71 years of the Indian Constitution, since it was first brought into effect on 26th January 1950.
We Indian… Read More
2021-01-23 10:02
Water.org CEO & Co-founder, Gary White, from decades of research, traveling across countries around the globe and talking to those affected by the water crisis, discovered a commonality… Read More
2021-01-20 11:05
When the mind is pure, the intentions are pure. When the intentions are pure, the entire psyche is enveloped with the thought of doing good. So any action as a result achieves the g… Read More
2021-01-20 06:41
It was in February that COVID – 19 struck and put India and the rest of world in sheer panic. While many countries in the western world preferred to brave it out initially, India and m… Read More
2020-12-31 11:09
Hare Krishna
Woah! You wake up one day and see that the entire world has come to a standstill. Nobody is allowed to step out and if you do so, you are risking your life. Till 2019, this woul… Read More
2020-12-30 11:34
Pavni is a celebration of purity, an act of solemnizing the auspicious, the reverence shown to an honored tradition of handloom weaving in Southern India. Brainchild of Unnati Silks, this y… Read More
2020-03-12 08:59
Hand-printing is done professionally. But hand-prints on your own fabrics could have your own personal stamp on them. The stencil method is easy, fast and most popular. But why not try the c… Read More
2020-03-03 11:01
What if you were studying in one of the premier institutes of learning in the country, like the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras? It would be really good. What if you were conferred wi… Read More
2020-02-27 11:25
Prints on fabrics, is ‘old hat’, but how much do we know about this delightful and quick method of adorning fabrics?
Let us know its travel across time.
What are the adv… Read More
2020-02-17 06:39
Just when we thought nothing could surprise us, an all-women Bouncers team comes into existence in ‘traditional’ India. The woman behind the ‘brain-wave’ is… Read More
2020-02-12 07:50
Heard of Khwaja Moinuddin? No. Time you knew about this Internet sensation doing something for an extremely noble cause. Why is he a sensation you ask. Well! He and his two friends… Read More
2020-02-11 11:26
While most public servants see fit to work within the spheres of what they have been assigned with, there are the souls who think differently and wish to make a difference in people… Read More
2020-02-08 11:59
What is the Khandua?
Khandua which is also referred to as Maniabandi or Kataki is a traditional “bandha” or Ikat saree produced by the weavers of Odisha.
What is the signif… Read More
2020-02-07 11:07
The textile and apparel industry is one of the earliest industries developed in India. Its entire value chain from fiber and fabrics to apparel manufacturing has a strong presence w… Read More
2020-02-06 12:11
1.What is Project SU.RE?
Indian apparel industry’s largest commitment to move towards sustainable fashion, Project SU.RE is a commitment by India’s apparel industry to s… Read More
2020-01-31 11:37
If one were to try it, fabric printing is not at all difficult. In fact one does not need elaborate tools like the conventional hand-block to try out on one’s fabrics. There are some n… Read More
2020-01-30 12:16
Fabrics are nothing new to us. They always have been and shall remain a part of our lives. But do we know what they are made of, how they are made and how does one distinguish betwe… Read More
2020-01-27 11:29
DIY – Laundry Starch & Fabric stiffener recipes for clothes
Nice-smelling clothes put you in a very good mood. What if you had it neatly ironed and stiff at the edges? Starching ma… Read More
2020-01-24 12:37
26th January, 1950, the first time we celebrated the Indian Constitution – the longest in the world with 48 articles, 12 schedules and 94 amendments, it took the Constituent Assembly 2… Read More
2020-01-23 12:29
Most of us must have heard the words ‘thread count’ related to fabrics, but do we know what the term means? Interesting that it is, let us get to know all about it.
What is… Read More
2020-01-21 12:25
The textile and apparel industry is one of the earliest industries developed in India. Its entire value chain from fiber to apparel manufacturing has a strong presence within the country. I… Read More
2020-01-17 10:59
When the Union Govt. presented its proposals for the budget since the elections were due in April-May 2019, was proposed for the textile industry was hailed by various quarters of the indust… Read More
2020-01-16 12:54
Textile fibres could be from natural and synthetic materials. Natural fibres generally known could be animal or plant fibres such as silk, mohair, cashmere, cotton, jute, hemp, flax, coir et… Read More
2020-01-01 09:05
There was a time when the office attire stuck to a rigid disciplinary style that forbade any hint of attractiveness or the ‘seemingly fashionable’ look. Some organizations might… Read More
2019-12-31 11:41
Considered one of the oldest forms of stitches in embroidery, yet fairly intriguing in execution, the cross stitch form of embroidery has always been popular for the manner in which images s… Read More
2019-12-27 14:02
Color fastness can be defined in two ways. One, it is the ability to keep the original dye color under the influence of various external factors in the normal use of dyed textiles. Another w… Read More
2019-12-26 11:10
A fabric is made attractive mostly by the designs that appear on it and the creation of designs through printing is one of the easiest ways of doing it. Printing on a fabric or garment is an… Read More
2019-12-25 11:30
On Sept. 9th and 10th, 2017, the two day long North East Festival “North East Calling” that kicked off nicely to a good start on 9th morning, concluded nicely and successfully on… Read More
2019-12-24 13:50
When on March 29th, 2017, Vicks launched its Ad. Campaign, it was titled ‘Touch of Care’ that featured a beautiful weave of two relevant issues of the times – adoption and… Read More
2019-12-23 13:27
Intro
As per the English Dictionary: Yarn has been defined as ‘a continuous strand of twisted threads of natural or synthetic fibres, such as wool or nylon, used in weaving or knitting… Read More
2019-12-20 14:17
If one were to visit Madhubani Railway station in Bihar now or in the near future, there would be incredulity and amazement written on the face on seeing its new avatar – a recent make… Read More
2019-12-14 13:53
Rajbir Singh, at 17, double gold medallist in cycling at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in the Los Angeles made the country proud in a world event. The Ludhiana resid… Read More
2019-12-12 14:02
A recent announcement from the portals of the Indian government, more specifically, from the Textiles Ministry, that spoke of the long debated and much awaited ‘India Size’ chart… Read More
2019-11-27 13:30
India has been a home of dyes since a very long time. And as early as 2300-1750 BC, evidence being formed in the form of a piece of cotton dyed with madder – a vegetable dye having bee… Read More
2019-11-25 14:39
When the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu made an announcement in March 2019, he sounded the bugle for a new awakening for the Textiles sector of the state. For something that would have a beari… Read More
2019-11-21 12:15
Who does not know what embroidery is? Lovely thread work, that enhances the look of the saree and the wearer as well. It has many forms from the ordinary to the miniature to the very exquisi… Read More
2019-11-19 14:04
You have heard about down cycling of clothes where the old garment gets cut up or is reduced to something inferior compared to the original clothing. E.g. the saree being made into curtains… Read More
2019-11-18 10:09
A physiological necessity of the body to cool it, an undesirable occurrence for social reasons, it gets reaches a stink. Yes, we are talking about sweat!
As long as the clothes we wear are a… Read More
2019-11-14 12:01
If you are a fabric lover and keep buying every now and then, you sure must have a pile of clothes by now that would serve your appetite for variety. And if you are the DIY sort, well, life… Read More
2019-11-06 14:47
When one looks at a fabric made of linen and a fabric made of hemp, it is highly doubtful that they can be clearly distinguished as which is which by an average person. In fact the… Read More
2019-11-05 11:43
In recent times, more so in the past couple of decades, environment pollution has generated sufficient heat and raised enough dust to grab the entire world’s attention. T… Read More
2019-11-02 13:36
From the time that Linen has re-entered the market, this ‘fabric for all seasons’ that is the only one to better cotton fabric in ‘beating the summer heat’ h… Read More
2019-11-01 10:07
Unnati Silks has in recent months been experimenting in new designs and fresh styles for many of its lines of clothing. It could be the silk or cotton saree, the pure handloom cotto… Read More
2019-10-29 14:12
Who does not know what embroidery is? Lovely thread work, that enhances the look of the saree and the wearer as well. It has many forms from the ordinary to the miniature to the very exquisi… Read More
2019-10-23 13:06
Woven fabric is any textile formed by weaving. Woven fabrics are often created on a loom, and made of many threads woven on a warp and a weft… Read More
2019-10-21 13:01
An event that caught the attention of the public for its theme and the manner of presentation, was the Handloom sarees exhibition put up by the Registry of Sarees.
The idea behind t… Read More
2019-10-17 11:06
Who has seen mirror work on fabrics and not been enamoured by its variety? The shapes, the way they are fixed on the fabric, the manner of stitching, the color of threads used etc… Read More
2019-10-05 09:44
From the time embroidery has been one of the forms of adornment, it has gradually come to be the inevitable inclusion for all forms of Indian fabrics. Be it plain white or colored t… Read More
2019-09-28 12:19
Dushhera is round the corner, hardly a week away. If you have been waiting for the exhilarating, entertaining and satiating Navaratri Dandia Raas, wait no more. Only be ready to fla… Read More
2019-09-18 11:08
Every once in a while it is time for something new to beckon to an eagerly expectant market. Something that appeals to the regular buyer as new, innovative and strikes a chord as so… Read More
2019-09-16 14:13
Making fabrics look good with tassels
Almost anybody you ask regarding tassels would agree that it is an object of adornment, a beautiful addition to the fabric it is with. Defined… Read More
2019-09-06 12:27
What are delicate fabrics?
All fragile fabrics like hand knitted or crocheted fabrics and laces could be considered as delicate clothes. You can also include spandex, lycra, thin knits, silk… Read More
2019-08-30 12:14
As per the English Dictionary: Yarn has been defined as ‘a continuous strand of twisted threads of natural or synthetic fibres, such as wool or nylon, used in weaving or knitting&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-08-27 12:44
Fabrics are very much part of our daily life, from deciding what we will be wearing at different times of the day, to the occasion wear and the sensations for those exclusive parties, not to… Read More
2019-08-23 11:35
Dear Nanna,
I wish you were here…
I’m sorry I don’t tell you I love you enough…
I’m sorry I don’t thank you enough…
I’m sorry I don’t… Read More
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