Ongoing exhibition in Delhi highlights India’s heirloom weaves

Ongoing exhibition in Delhi highlights India’s heirloom weaves

Tamil Nadu’s temple saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The sari (also spelt as saree) has a chequered history. While some say its origin dates to the 1st Century; others trace it to the Indus Valley civilisation that flourished between 2800 and 1800 BC. Over time, this unstitched garment has taken on different forms and … Read more

Indian designers showcase apparel from recycled turbans and heirloom saris at Redress Design Award

Indian designers showcase apparel from recycled turbans and heirloom saris at Redress Design Award

Recycled turbans turn couture, courtesy designer Pavneet Kaur who is one of the 10 finalists at the Redress Design Award 2023 that was announced recently. The much-awaited sustainable fashion award by the environmental charity headquartered in Hong Kong aims to ‘educate and empower designers and consumers to reduce clothing’s negative impact on the environment, thereby … Read more