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This Deepavali, consider draping an exquisite saree that has a fascinating history

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This Deepavali, consider draping an exquisite saree that has a fascinating history

At Aksh weaves and crafts’ small studio in Adyar, there is pin-drop silence except for the faint whirring of a fan. On a table in the centre of the room, an artist is bent over a piece of cloth, drawing with full concentration. When I move closer for a better view, I see a panel … Read more

Rimzim Dadu on completing 15 years in fashion

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Rimzim Dadu on completing 15 years in fashion

From the 15th anniversary special show | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “How could making a sari with steel have ever been a business decision?” This is the loudest I have heard Rimzim Dadu, 36, a decidedly quiet and introverted designer exclaim. It is a reaction to my rather pointed question: Was the metallic sari (inarguably, … Read more