Renewing contemporary interest into ancient native weaving and other textile design techniques from India, craftsmen come together to exhibit as many as 15 different approaches to designing the sari!
100% Silk, 54" wide, dupioni fabric is a plain weave fabric made from raw silk that creates an irregular slubby surface, these irregularities are characteristics of silk and should, in no way, be considered a defect, the fabric is crisp and soft, Great for evening wear, special occasion, blouses, pants, lingerie, dresses, skirts, pillows, curtains, decorative projects, etc.
Designer boutique Gazal's Panache stands out for its striking monochromatic palette, interior detailing and lattice-work referencing the famous Benarasi weave, albeit in a contemporary avatar… Check out the store here
Jewellery designer Meet Kamdar Avlani's latest creation - Gaea - is a Zambian Emerald Pear Cabochon ring inspired from Vedic scriptures on cosmology. The designer is known for weaving interesting corollaries into jewels extraordinaire for style-conscious divas.
To check silk quality before buying, first, do a burn test by taking a small thread-pure silk burns with a smell like burnt hair and leaves ash, while synthetic silk melts. Next, rub the fabric between your fingers; pure silk feels warm, while artificial silk stays cool. Check the weave and shine-real silk has an uneven, soft sheen, while fake silk looks overly shiny. Finally, look for the silk mark certification, which guarantees authenticity. Always buy from trusted sellers to ensure you get genuine silk.