Motifs offer a new dimension to the visual appeal of a traditional sari, upholding a unique creative expression within the craft. Plant...

Indian jewellery is as old as civilisation itself. Excavations of the ancient Indus Valley civilisation, in fact, yielded examples of...

The weavers of Tamil Nadu possess a skillful mastery over the weaving of checks and stripes. The simple concept of checks and stripes has...

Over the centuries, a range of several patterns has become characteristic of kanjivaram sari designs. These motifs and patterns were not...

The history of the colours of the kanjivaram sari is carved out of a lifelong fascination with South India’s traditions and social norms....

In this edition of Varna Sutra, we turn to the colour of infinity, a symbol of vastness: the universally loved shades of blue...

The kanjivaram is made only more beautiful by the rich symbolism woven into its drape, which is in itself aesthetically lovely. Just as...

South India has one of the finest textile traditions, one that combines the skill of master craftsmen with elements of design, colour and...

India has always been a country of colour; from the vibrant hues of our market places and the diverse palettes of our natural landscapes,...