The Producers of Cloth | A Brief History of Gujarat
The demand for painted and dyed textiles has changed due to the social and political changes that came to be since independence. Continue reading The Producers of Cloth | A Brief History of Gujarat
Category: Fashion
The Auspicious Adornment | From Extravagant to Ordinary
Mahatma Gandhi’s emphasis on the khadi had the effect of elevating the coarse weave to a perception of purity. Continue reading The Auspicious Adornment | From Extravagant to Ordinary
The Fashion Attire of Gujarat | The Beauty of Woven History
For a long time, these traditional ensembles have been a source of pride and the expression of one’s own culture. Continue reading The Fashion Attire of Gujarat | The Beauty of Woven History
The Intercession of St. Joseph | Husband, Craftsman and Foster Father
The description of Joseph in Greek as a tekton is usually translated to mean carpenter. Continue reading The Intercession of St. Joseph | Husband, Craftsman and Foster Father
The Jar of Urbanisation
We systematically dismantle the old in order to make way for the new. What survives this urbanisation process? Continue reading The Jar of Urbanisation
The Hair Cut | An Expensive and Disappointing Ordeal
With the number of products available out there to straighten, curl and colour our hair–it seems that making superficial cosmetic changes to our crowning glory is all too easy. Continue reading The Hair Cut | An Expensive and Disappointing Ordeal
The Bejewelled Amulet | An Artefact of Time-Tested Ubiquity
Nearly all amulets are believed to have power over the evil eye and disease, but many of them are specifically directed towards a particular ailment. Continue reading The Bejewelled Amulet | An Artefact of Time-Tested Ubiquity
When Deepika Padukone Wore a Rohit Bal Saree to Cannes
Padukone chose to wear a white and gold saree which was–at the time–considered unusual for the red carpet. Continue reading When Deepika Padukone Wore a Rohit Bal Saree to Cannes
The World of Vogue | The September Issue vs The Devil Wears Prada
Vogue was founded in 1892 and over the years it has become the most influential magazine in the fashion industry. Continue reading The World of Vogue | The September Issue vs The Devil Wears Prada
The Sartorial Sense of Male Leaders
Historically, much of popular style was influenced by kings. It was then imitated by his subjects. Continue reading The Sartorial Sense of Male Leaders
The Mercantile 