Fab Look Book - Indian Handlooms

Ajrak

Ajrak designs are inspired by the Mughal and Sindhi culture. The prints are dappled with a fusion of sky elements and nature, mostly immersed in hues of indigo (indigo blue) and madder (crimson red).

Kalamkari

A painstaking art of perfection, the designs are either printed or skillfully hand-painted with a kalam (made out of bamboo or date palm sticks).

Tie & Dye

A process of tying the fabric in different patterns and dyeing it in vibrant colors. Spirals and mandals are some of the most popular motifs associated with this craft.

Ikat

Prominent in parts of Asia and Japan, it’s a unique kind of resist dyeing technique, where the yarns are dyed instead of the cloth.

Indigo

The vibrant deep-blue dye is extracted from the plant family, inidgofera tinctoria. Due to its imperial acceptance, Indigo is not just a color, but a craft in itself.

Kashish

Dyed in a mineral dye and dipped in earthy tones of grey and brown, Kashish is a predominant craft practiced in the state of Rajasthan.

Cotton

Ideal for a sun-filled summer, cotton is known for its durability and comfort. Its soft touch, feel, and ease to handle will suit your daily wear and glare needs.

Shibori

A kind of shaped-resist dyeing technique, it is a unique method of stitching and dyeing textiles with blurry-edged motifs. With different cultures adding their own allegory, it is one craft that is treasured around the globe.

Handloom Silk

The real beauty of this finely weaved fabric lies in its luster, which never fades. It’s distinguishable glossy rough texture and hazy finish makes it stand apart from the usual silk.

Dabu

An age old mud resist hand block printing technique, Dabu literally means to press (dabana).Keeping the legacy of this Indian craft alive, the Chippa community is the face behind this magnificent craft.

Modal Silk

A blended knitted fabric, Modal silk is a soft, shiny and highly lustrous fabric, achieved through interlacing modal fibers and silk yarns. It has a super flowy texture compatible for achieving frills and flares.

Batik

Batik is a versatile technique of wax printing, known for its austerity and creativity. The craft is a complex process, involving three major stages of: waxing, dyeing and dewaxing. These prints are done in an array of earthy tints and vibrant shades.

Embroidery

Notably known as the art of “Painting by needle”, Embroidery is a time-honored craft of sewing designs with threads and needles. Highly celebrated during the Medieval Islamic era, this craft has till date been able to retain its grace and charm.

Applique

An ancient sewing craft of layering and stitching up two fabrics. The fabric is cut in unique patterns and is then sewed with the base fabric, giving it a distinct yet cohesive look.

Cotton Silk

This fabric has a blend of sophistication and relaxation, achieved by interlacing sturdy cotton and fine silk yarns. They have a soft silky feel buoyed by an airy cotton touch.

Bandhani

A resist dyeing form of technique, the fabrics are immersed in dyes extracted from roots, flowers, leaves and berries. The artistic patterns of dots, waves, strips and squares are prominently known by the name of Leheriya, Mothra, Ekadali and Shikhari.

Jacquard

Woven with a raised pattern of cotton yarns, this textured fabric has a unique varying drape-ability and durability. The fabric is resilient and is woven on a special Jacquard Loom.

Chanderi

Exquisitely hewed and fetched from the fabled Chanderi town in Madhya Pradesh its sheer texture and lightweight makes this fabric an ideal pick for creating breezy designs.

Jute

Jute is an extremely durable fabric that comes with a golden silky shine. Crafted from the most versatile orb of natural fibers, it has a roughly muted texture and is lauded with an aesthetic appeal.

Banarasi

Banaras has been eternally known for its opulent textile crafts. Banarasi Silk is one of those cultural trademarks so well embedded in world culture and history, that it needs no institutional recognition. Our collection is just the beginning of exploring Banaras’ rich craft tradition. No more a prerogative of royalties!

Mangalgiri

Drawing its name from the town Mangalgiri in Andhra Pradesh, this age-old fabric has been incessantly crafted by the weavers for the past 500 years. A pure cotton weave, this fabric is a perfect summer pick for it is the softest and light cotton variation ever.

Pin Tucks

Pin-tucks is essentially sewing the fabric in equidistant parallel lines to give the fabric definition and texture. This craft can be practiced over almost any fabric and is both hand-sewn and machine-sewn.

Naphthol

Naphthol is an extensive chemical dyeing process. Contrary to all the dyeing processes, naphthol is done in ice water. Typically done on cotton and rayon, the prints display classic Indian traditional motifs fused with geometrical elements.

Bagh Prints

Bagh prints are primarily a hand-block technique; the blocks are intricately engraved with motifs inspired by flora and other crafts, ranging from Bush and Mushrooms to Leheriya and Jaali work.

Hand Block

Taking its roots from a small town in Rajasthan, Hand-Block printing is inspired by nature and Indian Mythology. These century old Hand-Block prints have a rich history. The beatuy of these prints lie in their method of printing. Artisans carve intricate designs on the wooden blocks, which are later used for embossing the fabrics.

Gold Block

Indian handloom craftsmen have always adored the art of ornamenting; Gold blocks is one of those embellishing crafts where the fabrics are embossed with hand blocks glued to gold glimmer. The floral motifs, when pressed on vibrant hues, gives the fabric a charismatic and dazzling look and feel.