A to Z Challenge 2017
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Ilkal When I was in college I loved wearing my Ilkal sari with its deep earthy colour. Of course at that time I didn’t know it was called Ilkal nor did I know where it came from. I just loved the soft feel of the cotton that clung to me. Today I have just Read more
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Handloom for freedom Every village shall plant and harvest its own raw-materials for yarn, every woman and man shall engage in spinning and every village shall weave whatever is needed for its own use. ~ Ideology of Khadi In the ancient world, India was known for her fine handloom fabrics and weaves. Even today, our Read more
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Gorgeous Gara The Gara is actually a well kept secret normally found in an old Parsi cupboard. Carefully wrapped in muslin, it is a much cherished sari passed down reverentially from generation to generation. Normally, this richly embroidered sari is made of chamois silk, with distinctly Chinese motifs worked in satin stitch . This is Read more
Twenty- five Seven 