Dec 23 2016
Nothing prettier than Kanjivaran Brocade.
Kanjivaram brocade silk sarees in vivid hues and traditional motifs; available now on jaypore.com
Check out Jaypore’s instagram feed as well – it captures the real colors of Jaypore.
Dec 19 2016
Dedicated to the women who have been doing it anyway, for centuries. Without appreciation, without support, often, in very difficult conditions. With great co-operation. Definitely without shoes that cost more than what they earn in a month.
Jun 11 2016
There was a Kumbh Mela in Ujjain last month – I really wanted to go but didn’t have a chance. I have never been to a Kumbh Mela before and I hear that it is like a religious Burning man! For the uninitiated, as the story goes, when gods churned the ocean, a pot of elixir came out which granted immortality and there were five drops that spilled and those places host a huge festival each year. It is one of the largest festivals in the world.
I came across this stunning and interesting visual image taken by Rk Rao of Lady with Mudra https://www.flickr.com/photos/93762190@N00/27304925150
This image is more appropriate
for Wordless Wednesday, but hey…
Apr 30 2016
Have I posted this view of Gauhar Jaan before? It is a lovely one – very theatrical and nicely coloured – and worth another look! It was sent from Bombay by Alfred to Miss F. Cliffe in Surrey, for Christmas of 1914. The saree was draped in a particularly pretty style; pallu back to front showing off the stripes, and with an unusual blouse. Whenever I run across a photograph of this amazing performer, I feel as though I’ve found a keepsake from a long-departed friend.
Feb 14 2016
I have posted several 1940s – 1950s saree images that were photographed for Life Magazine, but don’t think I’ve written about this one before. It is so pure and clean that I find it tremendously appealing! My life and living space have been anything but that since I moved a few months ago.
The narrow contrast edging on both saree and blouse is elegant and utterly classic, very probably black. The model’s hair style is also beautifully simple, needing no jewellery or other adornments. Pretty darn close to perfection, don’t you think?
Sunny is a designer in Los Angeles. He loves the fluidity and fluency of a saree and believes that when a woman wears a saree, she not only adorns her body but she also adorns her soul. His design ethos is that “simplicity never goes out of style.”
Indrani is a video journalist in Kuala Lumpur. She seamlessly blends east and west by doing the Bharat Natyam steps and Tango, without missing a beat. She has an infectious smile, a youthful sense of the fashion and a timeless sense of the style.
Rupa Gupta: A writer, editor and journalist, Rupa has been in the media for more than two decades. She has worked as Editor with major publications, both in India and abroad. a keen eye for fashion and current trends. Her sense of aesthetics transcends the hype and always finds the true beauty.
Liza Varma is a former Femina Miss India and well known model in Delhi. Today, she is a leading Fashion Choreographer with over 1000 shows to her credit in India and abroad. She is also a member of the Fashion Design Council of India and a Consultant with Shoot Talent Management. Her client list is the who’s who of Indian fashion industry.
Misty is a student in London and has her fingers on the pulse of London fashion industry.
Abhi is a student in San Francisco and showcases sensuous saree pictures.
Kamini is a model in Los Angeles and loves to accentuate the best a saree has to offer.
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Feb 10 2017
431-88 by Shweta Kapur – Metallic Sari
Looks little awkward as a saree but as an urban ware, it is perfect.
Chrome Leotard with Metallic Sari from Collection No 8 from 431-88 by Shweta Kapur,
Check them out at http://www.431-99.com
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