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The Real Price of Buying Handmade on Holiday

The Real Price of Buying Handmade on Holiday

Craft tourism sounds straightforward: travellers visit artisan communities, b...

March 02, 2026
When Fashion Borrows Without Asking: A Conversation About Cultural Appropriation

When Fashion Borrows Without Asking: A Conversation About Cultural Appropriation

Most of us have never thought about where a pattern comes from. We see it, we...

March 02, 2026
Rewild 2026 Was Unlike Any Fashion Show, It Was Also a Mirror

Rewild 2026 Was Unlike Any Fashion Show, It Was Also a Mirror

Laxmi Vilas Palace in Baroda wasn't built to host a fashion show. But when An...

February 25, 2026
Zardozi, the Ancient Art of Metal Thread Embroidery

Zardozi, the Ancient Art of Metal Thread Embroidery

A single piece of Zardozi embroidery can take an artisan a minimum of 40 hour...

February 17, 2026
What Ethical Fashion Buyers Should Know About Zari

What Ethical Fashion Buyers Should Know About Zari

That golden shimmer on your saree might be gold-plated silver. Or silver-plat...

February 17, 2026
How Natural Dyes Create Colours That Last Generations

How Natural Dyes Create Colours That Last Generations

Here’s what the fashion industry won’t tell you - the word “natural” doesn’t ...

February 13, 2026
The Indigo Wars: Synthetic vs. Natural Dyes and the Chemistry Between Them

The Indigo Wars: Synthetic vs. Natural Dyes and the Chemistry Between Them

Your jeans are lying to you. That deep blue you love? It might have started i...

February 13, 2026
The Shimmer Secret: Why Banarasi Handloom Sarees Define Luxury Sustainable Fashion

The Shimmer Secret: Why Banarasi Handloom Sarees Define Luxury Sustainable Fashion

Enter a room wearing a Banarasi silk saree and watch what happens. People not...

February 12, 2026