Today, the word ‘khadi’ is a misnomer as it is widely used to cover cotton, silk and wool fabrics that are mixed with terry and other man-made fibres to give them added strength and a smooth finish, which is an antithesis in itself. The original word is derived from ‘khaddar’ or the raw handspun fabric… Continue reading The power of handwoven khadi in a fast-fashion world
Large drapes of khadi saris were carefully hung on bare walls, across wooden structures and suspended from the ceiling at Bangalore International Centre as part of Meanings, Metaphor – Handspun and Handwoven in the 21st century. On display from March 31st to April 6th, the exhibition aimed to create dialogue around India’s rich handloom tradition. Photo credit:… Continue reading This exhibition on Indian textiles celebrated khadi and its rich history
If a celebrity yardstick is what you need to determine whether a fashion label has ‘arrived’, then know this: Kiran Rao, the high priestess of indie fashion, has already stamped her approval on Aekatri, designer Charu Vij’s organic luxury label. Vij’s brainchild preaches sustainability and a thoughtful approach to dressing up, firmly placing her philosophically… Continue reading 7 indie fashion labels you’ll soon be seeing everywhere
Designer Raghavendra Rathore returns to the runway, with three three capsule collections. The show starts with his eponymous bespoke label, and it’s followed by the debut of Rathore’s ready-to-wear line: The Imperial India Company, inspired by the British Raj. And it concludes with an introduction to the work done by the Raghavendra Rathore Foundation, which… Continue reading First look: Raghavendra Rathore’s line
