Woven In Time: The Story Of The Parsi Gara Sari

Traditional Indian textiles and art forms speak volumes about history, the regions they come from, the culture and art, but often there is a deeper story. The Parsi Gara is one such great example. They hide within their folds the story of voyages at sea, the old trading routes and the rise and blossoming of… Continue reading Woven In Time: The Story Of The Parsi Gara Sari

Ritu Kumar’s new exhibition deep-dives into the rich history of textile panels

In her 50-year-long journey, Ritu Kumar has never left behind her first and foremost love—textiles. She has travelled around the world, studied historic textile collections and worked on contemporary hand-making traditions as well. Kumar’s upcoming exhibition, Kanaat, is an ode to the rich history of hand-painted and printed Indian textiles. AN AGE-OLD TRADITION Historically, the… Continue reading Ritu Kumar’s new exhibition deep-dives into the rich history of textile panels

Textile maverick Peter D’Ascoli on Diane Von Furstenberg, sustainable fashion and the dreaded ‘firangi tax’

His obsession with fabrics has taken Peter D’Ascoli all over the world, but there’s only one place he’s fallen in love with: India. Thirty-six years later, the textile maverick and print wizard sits down with his friend, designer David Abraham, to talk about how it all began.   David Abraham: I feel like I’ve known you… Continue reading Textile maverick Peter D’Ascoli on Diane Von Furstenberg, sustainable fashion and the dreaded ‘firangi tax’

First look: péro’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection

With péro you can always expect a special emphasis on textiles – they’re ethically sourced, and crafted for real people. No wonder it has fans in people like Dayanita Singh. Designer Aneeth Arora’s latest Fall/Winter 2015 collection sees her collaborate with a Delhi-based artist Princess Pea.  And this is their attempt to initiate a dialogue between… Continue reading First look: péro’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection

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