fashion: April 2012

Traditional Textile of India

Banaras Brocade

Kashmir shawl

Tie n dye

Kashmir shawl

Pashmina silk shawl

Pune sarees

Paithani Saree

Chanderi handloom saree

Orisa handloom

Kalamkari block printed saree

Pochampalli Ikkat silk sarees

Banglore silk saree

Kanchipuraam silk

Kotta handloom

Coimbatur handloom saree

Murshidabaad silk batik

Traditional Gujrati Saree

Southern Weaves

A rich variety of specialty handlooms from southern India. From simple and stately to elaborately ornamented brocades, the weavers of the south produce unsurpassed cloth.

Pochampalli ikat sarees from Andhra Pradesh have lively all over ikat patterning on super soft and flowing opaque cotton cloth.

Gadwal sarees are a sublime combination of super soft and airy cotton field and silk borders and pallu.

Balarampuram natural muslin color with simple one or two color geometric ornamentation. Two piece Kerala mundus too!

Venkatgiri sarees are fine lightweight with a crisp finish and opulent zari borders.

Coimbatore cotton handlooms feature elaborate threadwork borders, and rich traditional ornament on super soft fine cloth.

Kanchi cotton handloomed cotton sarees from Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu come in a variety of weaves from thin and crisp to pepple homespun.

Mangalagiri cotton luscious zari borders and pallu with a famous smooth finish make these handlooms sought after all over the world.

Guntur handlooms from Andhra are the sweetest and most welcoming cotton handlooms to own. Soft and simple for everyday wear.

Narayanpet handlooms feature stark and simple tribal style in bold colors. These are the sarees Andhra Pradeshees have been wearing for centuries - a very soft and breezy cloth that is a joy to wear.