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[Tweet “Genuine Madras Check is Guaranteed to Bleed”] Bleeding Madras Check! Now why would anyone in his right mind buy a fabric that bleeds? Well, it would seem the right thing to do if you were a rich American holidaying in the Caribbean during the Great Depression. Madras check has a checkered history and Read more
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Leheriya Once upon a time I had three leheriyas in my cupboard. My favourite was a brilliant pink known as Rani Pink ( fuschia ) . Alas! I don’t have a single Leheriya in my cupboard right now. The only Textile Tradition I can think of for L is Leheriya . The word translates to waves Read more
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Today I am focusing on two traditions from the South. One tradition is elaborate and colourful . It has mythological characters drawn with strong strokes. And the other is a simple , creamy, white cotton with burnished gold. Kalamkari For many years I had this beautiful Kalamkari hanging on my wall. I could spend hours Read more
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