Art of Angles
Against a canvas of light, shadow, and stone, this editorial celebrates Indian menswear through the lens of modern architecture.
CONTINUE READINGNOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S TEXTILE
Indian textiles carry a strange intimacy, although most of us only recognise it much later, usually while emptying an old wardrobe. In India, clothes rarely exist as just clothes. They collect stories, absorb people and memory, and become records of lives lived. That relationship has shaped the way we speak about craft for generations. We Read More
CONTINUE READINGCraft in Context ft. Ashiesh Shah
Few words have been stretched as thin by the design industry as craft. It appears almost everywhere with ritual regularity, often used to describe everything from textured finishes to handmade imperfections. But somewhere along the way, craft became a visual shorthand rather than what it has always been: an inheritance of knowledge. For architect and Read More
CONTINUE READINGEkaya, Beyond Preservation
Preservation is second nature to a lot of people, especially us Indians. It’s engraved in the way the country remembers – through food, textiles, craftsmanship, rituals, and even art. It reveals itself through recipes passed down without measurement, heirlooms folded into cupboards for generations, rituals repeated instinctively, and crafts carried forward through the memory of Read More
CONTINUE READINGThe Memory Keepers ft. The House of Amrapali
Ever wondered why certain pieces remain so difficult to part with. Why does a grandmother’s bangle tucked away in a velvet pouch feel more valuable than something infinitely more expensive bought yesterday? Why do old jewels continue to exert such emotional force long after the people who wore them are gone? Perhaps because there are Read More
CONTINUE READINGGopi Vaid on Reimagining the Art of Marodi
Through a contemporary design language and a centuries-old craft form, Gopi Vaid offers a compelling case for revival through relevance. At the heart of her eponymous label is Marodi, once only reserved for India’s royalty. Today, the designer reimagines this highly intricate technique for discerning consumers possessing global tastes. The result is a thoughtful dialogue Read More
CONTINUE READINGHow JADE by Monica and Karishma is Redefining Indian Heirlooms
In an era of fast fashion, the definition of true luxury is shifting toward garments that carry soul, history, and lasting value. Marking this evolution, JADE by Monica & Karishma unveiled their Autumn/Winter 2026 Bridal Couture Collection, The Hands That Remember, in an exclusive runway preview in Mumbai. Timed with National Handloom Day, the collection Read More
CONTINUE READINGThe New Colour Code of Couture: The Hues That Defined ICW 2026
The first thing you notice on a couture runway isn’t always the embroidery or the silhouette. It’s the colour palette. At India Couture Week 2026, colour emerged as one of the season’s strongest storytelling devices, quietly setting the mood before a single detail came into focus. For the longest time, couture in India has been closely Read More
CONTINUE READINGCustodians of the Past, Present & Future
For countless centuries, craft and culture have been the roots of community. Since childhood, we are introduced to historic textiles through family heirlooms, embroideries made by our grandmothers and the sarees, shawls and dupattas worn by our mothers. No matter which part of India one is born in, there are vernacular crafts that are definitive Read More
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In an era of fast fashion, the definition of true luxury is shifting toward garments that carry soul, history, and lasting value. Marking this evolution, JADE by Monica & Karishma unveiled their Autumn/Winter 2026 Bridal Couture Collection, The Hands That Remember, in an exclusive runway preview in Mumbai. Timed with National Handloom Day, the collection Read More
The first thing you notice on a couture runway isn’t always the embroidery or the silhouette. It’s the colour palette. At India Couture Week 2026, colour emerged as one of the season’s strongest storytelling devices, quietly setting the mood before a single detail came into focus. For the longest time, couture in India has been closely Read More
For countless centuries, craft and culture have been the roots of community. Since childhood, we are introduced to historic textiles through family heirlooms, embroideries made by our grandmothers and the sarees, shawls and dupattas worn by our mothers. No matter which part of India one is born in, there are vernacular crafts that are definitive Read More
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