Purnakala by Belaa Sanghvi

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The Handloom technology practitioners perpetuates our indian heritage. We have such rich variety of rare weaves & skills which makes India a world leader both in quality & quantity. I reviving Antique Handloom Weaving technologies. No where in the world our unique heritage can be compared. I believe its our world heritage. & it needs to be preserved.
Eco-friendlyness, slow fashion sustainable, highest employed skilled practitioners, livelihood, each individual & their culture expressing itself via its traditional weave etc are part of this heritage. I personally love Handloom feel. The product carries energy of true karigar who has put his Heart & Soul. In the age of AI taking over, Handloom Handicrafts & Khadi remains still with opportunities to express ourselves as indian culture.
Hence I believe we need to celebrate not just Handloom day, but Handloom life.

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Amazing Natural Dyes!

YOU ASKED: "Do you have to mordant your fabric before you place it in the cochineal dye you have prepared. And if yes what do you use as a mordant.
I want to eco print the fabric after dyeing it.
I will eco print in an aluminum pot with water vinegar and a piece of iron in what is called a dirty pot."

KATHY ANSWERED: "We recommend mordanting but I don't have a lot of information on eco printing.
The mordant can depend on the fabric content. If you are dyeing with a silk or wool, use aluminum sulfate. If you are dyeing with cotton, use aluminum acetate. We have instructions for both on our website under the 'Learn' menu.
I have not heard about a dirty pot for dyeing but iron will shift the cochineal color from pink and red tones to purple and black tones."
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Original Patola with perfect Nazakat.

One of the most delicate Narikunjar with depth of colors. In Deep Blue, contrasted with Red border. With perfect corner setting of a border with one sub border.

These calculations were bespoke for a client who is 5.10 in height. So the calculations had to be reworked with so much of Delicacy. No one else could work out the original Patola for. We accepted the challenge. & our team successfully executed. The client was so appreciative that she gave 50 thousand extra to the Karigar team.

If you had to get a bespoke piece done, what would be the combinations would you like?

Belaa Sanghvi Designs is an Antique handloom, handicraft & Khadi Pioneering Textile Technology revivalist group of Companies from India who are known for their love & since last 43 years. They create stories with History rooted in Traditions with technologically strong design sense.

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Pre Wedding celebration of my dear Nephew's wedding.

South Kanjivaram with innovative layout. The Pallu & border with Zari. The body of Resham, which apes the zari, With a Regal blouse.

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To a trained eye, this is a full story of evaluating a piece of Patola. & of finishing. Anyone who is able to identify, knows the Patola weave & evaluation.

Can you identify? Anyone who can, will get 5% off on their next purchase. Please comment!

Whenever I travel to Gujarat, when I see a Gir Cow or a Bull in this case, I am transported to Mohenjodaro & Harrappan civilization. I am seeing amazing Regal cows this trip!

I am reminded of the seal discovered at these sight, which is very popular. The respect for the cow from GIR has a great tradition of our Indian culture.

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Belaa Sanghvi

The venue is chaged to WICCI National Handloom Conference, Exhibition & Fashion Show, a 2 day Event on the 19th & 20th of August at Hyatt Regency, Chennai. Do Register & attend as there are lots of interesting activities besides me talk on 2 different topics, Exhibition & Fashion Show.
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