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This short clip 👇 was what I listened to on loop for almost 9 months, when I decided to birth ONONNYO.

Yes, it has not been an easy journey to see my babies, whom I have nurtured over so many years, take flight. But what gives me the strength and happiness is that I know that they are all leaving me for loving homes and that they will be well taken care of.

It has indeed been a labour of love, mindboggling work and a lot of copious tears shed.
8.40 PM will however, always remain, a very precious memory.

Onwards and Upwards! One step at a Time.

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Because what's Old is Gold.
Replication so rampant lately is often far from the original.
When "Revivals" are so easily available, one must learn to question.
Heartening to see this positive trend.
May we all go back to our roots and cherish heirloom and nurtured treasures. Remember that something well-worn has stood the test of time!

Our hearts are warm, an aim is met.
Lights are on and the stage is set.

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CHIKANKARI : Ek Mulaquat ... Lucknowi tehzeeb se

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TELIA TALKS

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When TUSSAR plays CUPID to Hand BANDHANI + Wooden HANDBLOCK PRINT
Please follow the detailed photographs in the album and follow the sequence.

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The initial part of the TUSSAR sari (where we start tucking in) starts with the dark Kumkum Bandhani portion, moving onto the Alta Red colour with patches of Prussian Blue and finally ends with Wooden Handblock prints on the Pallu.
The sari comes with a plain Prussian Blue Tussar Blousepiece with Bandhani on the borders

MANGALAGIRI Saris ... that which made it to the Big League

DHOOP CHHAON Palette : Emerald + Mustard

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MANGALAGIRI Saris ... that which made it to the Big League

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GADWALS : Gorgeous and Glorious ... in a Bi Tonal Border

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Rich Magenta, Electric Blue, Emerald Green, Bubblegum Pink are among the many shades one gets to see in the saris being woven on looms in the Gadwal district. The weavers are now gradually on the decline, their silhouettes blurred by the sheer lack of numbers involved in making one long winding cloth with consummate skill.

Nurtured in a small town called Gadwal in Mahbubnagar district in Telengana, Gadwal saris are known for its beautiful mix of fabric and designs. It was registered as one of the Geographical Indication from Telangana by Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.The entire sari is made of cotton while its borders and pallus are designed in silk.The silk border and pallu is made of Mulberry and the body is made using unbleached cotton. Attributing it's designs to the temples and their architecture, one can see beautiful and exotic shapes adorning the borders and body of the sari. The Gadwal saris were hand woven varieties, which were the main source of livelihood for the weavers of Andhra Pradesh.
Gadwal saris were a big hit, right from the beginning. Hence, some weavers from Gadwal were sent to Benaras by the King to learn the art of weaving this particular style. The outcome was the hand woven variety of Gadwal saris that became immensely popular.
Popular since 1930s, it is the silk borders of these cotton saris which make them stand out. Simple in their look, but with a sophisticated elegance, they have a certain nostalgia to them, often reminding one of ladies of class and grace who would sport these beauties, even at weddings.

How to RECOGNISE an AUTHENTIC GADWAL SARI:

The striking feature of this sari is that, while the body is made from cotton, the borders and the pallu are made from silk. There is complicated joinery involved and this gives the silk/cotton mix sari its charm. For weaving each sari, 4-8 days of effort by two weavers is required.
Most Gadwal saris are woven with interlocked - weft borders of contrasting colours. Attaching the silk border and pallu to the cotton body is called doing the 'KECHCHU'. Gadwal Saris are woven traditionally according to the interlocked-weft technique (Kuppadam or Tippadam) or Kotakomma (also known as Kumbam) with respect to the design of the borders. Hence, these are also known as Kotakomma or Kumbam sarees.This is most difficult to do and is also what sets the Gadwal sari apart from other saris. The body of the sari is woven from unbleached cotton yarn and contains patterns made using coloured cotton or silk thread. The weaving of the patterns is done using threads coated with gold or copper. Traditional motifs are used in the sari. The motifs of the Murrugan (peacock) and the Rudraksh rule as the favourite along with the temple motif (Kutabham or Kotakomma). Other variations include Mango or Paisley design buttis all over the body, enriched by a dark contrast colour pallu having intricate geometric pattern zari design or self striped or tiny checked design in body with zari buttis all over the sari field.
These saris might have different types of borders - narrow border, medium border, heavy border (weight of the sari doesn’t vary). Also, Kuttu border, Turning border, One side border are some other terms in use.

A Gadwal Sari is normally of 80 counts cotton for warp and weft in the body, and 20/22 D filature silk is used in the border and pallu . Nowadays, they rarely come with Blousepieces.
'KUTTU' (a joining) at the border for any GADWAL sari, is one feature that helps recognize it. Also any GADWAL sari, whether Cotton or Silk, always has a Silk border.

POINT TO BE NOTED when SHOPPING for a GADWAL SARI…

The most important fact to be remembered is, that in an authentic Gadwal Sari, the part/length of the Upper Border, which is meant to be tucked in, is always, always woven in the same motif as the rest of the Zari border, BUT IN Cotton thread. Just goes to show the importance that was paid to even the minutest details… tucking in the Zari border not only bruises the skin but also causes wear and tear. Most of the Gadwal saris available these days DO NOT have this feature; instead what you get is just a plain light Silk border without any woven motifs … guess this also helps in Cost Cutting!!!

GADWALS : Gorgeous and Glorious

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Rich Magenta, Electric Blue, Emerald Green, Bubblegum Pink are among the many shades one gets to see in the saris being woven on looms in the Gadwal district. The weavers are now gradually on the decline, their silhouettes blurred by the sheer lack of numbers involved in making one long winding cloth with consummate skill.

Nurtured in a small town called Gadwal in Mahbubnagar district in Telengana, Gadwal saris are known for its beautiful mix of fabric and designs. It was registered as one of the Geographical Indication from Telangana by Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.The entire sari is made of cotton while its borders and pallus are designed in silk.The silk border and pallu is made of Mulberry and the body is made using unbleached cotton. Attributing it's designs to the temples and their architecture, one can see beautiful and exotic shapes adorning the borders and body of the sari. The Gadwal saris were hand woven varieties, which were the main source of livelihood for the weavers of Andhra Pradesh.
Gadwal saris were a big hit, right from the beginning. Hence, some weavers from Gadwal were sent to Benaras by the King to learn the art of weaving this particular style. The outcome was the hand woven variety of Gadwal saris that became immensely popular.
Popular since 1930s, it is the silk borders of these cotton saris which make them stand out. Simple in their look, but with a sophisticated elegance, they have a certain nostalgia to them, often reminding one of ladies of class and grace who would sport these beauties, even at weddings.

How to RECOGNISE an AUTHENTIC GADWAL SARI:

The striking feature of this sari is that, while the body is made from cotton, the borders and the pallu are made from silk. There is complicated joinery involved and this gives the silk/cotton mix sari its charm. For weaving each sari, 4-8 days of effort by two weavers is required.
Most Gadwal saris are woven with interlocked - weft borders of contrasting colours. Attaching the silk border and pallu to the cotton body is called doing the 'KECHCHU'. Gadwal Saris are woven traditionally according to the interlocked-weft technique (Kuppadam or Tippadam) or Kotakomma (also known as Kumbam) with respect to the design of the borders. Hence, these are also known as Kotakomma or Kumbam sarees.This is most difficult to do and is also what sets the Gadwal sari apart from other saris. The body of the sari is woven from unbleached cotton yarn and contains patterns made using coloured cotton or silk thread. The weaving of the patterns is done using threads coated with gold or copper. Traditional motifs are used in the sari. The motifs of the Murrugan (peacock) and the Rudraksh rule as the favourite along with the temple motif (Kutabham or Kotakomma). Other variations include Mango or Paisley design buttis all over the body, enriched by a dark contrast colour pallu having intricate geometric pattern zari design or self striped or tiny checked design in body with zari buttis all over the sari field.
These saris might have different types of borders - narrow border, medium border, heavy border (weight of the sari doesn’t vary). Also, Kuttu border, Turning border, One side border are some other terms in use.

A Gadwal Sari is normally of 80 counts cotton for warp and weft in the body, and 20/22 D filature silk is used in the border and pallu . Nowadays, they rarely come with Blousepieces.
'KUTTU' (a joining) at the border for any GADWAL sari, is one feature that helps recognize it. Also any GADWAL sari, whether Cotton or Silk, always has a Silk border.

POINT TO BE NOTED when SHOPPING for a GADWAL SARI…

The most important fact to be remembered is, that in an authentic Gadwal Sari, the part/length of the Upper Border, which is meant to be tucked in, is always, always woven in the same motif as the rest of the Zari border, BUT IN Cotton thread. Just goes to show the importance that was paid to even the minutest details… tucking in the Zari border not only bruises the skin but also causes wear and tear. Most of the Gadwal saris available these days DO NOT have this feature; instead what you get is just a plain light Silk border without any woven motifs … guess this also helps in Cost Cutting!!!

GADWALS : Gorgeous and Glorious

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GADWALS : Gorgeous and Glorious

SHWETAMBARI

Authentic Jamdani from Bangladesh in pure Cotton

Authentic Jamdani from Bangladesh in pure Cotton

JAMDANIS Spell CLASS and POISE …TIMELESS ELEGANCE

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Creating a single Jamdani (Bangladesh) sari could take months and sometimes even a year of extremely skilled and laborious hand weaving, in order to complete. Perhaps, it this immense price in effort is what has paid off and kept the Jamdani traditions alive and still sought after, after so many centuries.

The most authentic and skillful display of the Jamdani artistic tradition are the Jamdanis from Dhaka, Bangladesh, which are made using old-fashioned methods and tools, taking up to an entire year of painstaking weaving to complete. They are distinguished by being covered in multicoloured floral motifs, they come accompanied with carefully crafted pallus (loose end of a sari) and they are famous for mango motifs which signify growth and marital bliss.

Jamdanis from Bangladesh, the authentic ones, come only in Cotton Warp by Cotton Weft. They are, no doubt, Expensive. If you have bought your Dhakais from amongst those which are called “SILK DHAKAIS” in the market, let me clarify that no such variety ever existed in its traditional form. What is used there is, either Polycot or cheap Chinese Silk. The Zari used is of the same material. So, it is only obvious, that these give way and the sari starts splitting. The synthetic content of the Silk also makes it stiff and cuts into the Body parts it comes in touch with. Original, Real, Pure Cotton Dhakais DO NOT SPLIT or SNAP

The modern revival of the Jamdani weaving tradition and the rising demand for exclusive and authentic artistic clothing is seeing an increased interest in ancient hand-crafted fashions such as the Jamdani. The traditional version of Jamdani saris are preferred to be woven ONLY in pure cotton.
Once considered a privilege, reserved for royalty – an authentic hand woven Jamdani is incredibly expensive, and sometimes requires high-maintenance, but is undeniably elegant beyond measure. In a world of good appearances, great dressing and trends ever new, flaunted at weddings or surrounded by at corporate gatherings, an appreciation and understanding of the old that is yet gold, signifies rich taste and speaks volumes. And when it comes to adorning an authentic Jamdani sari, it speaks of times when emperors stood enamoured and respectfully bowed before the sheer beauty that hard-working human hands could summon.

"Dhaka is the only eligible region of GI for Jamdani ... India, under its national legal framework, made the relevant GI regulations and registered Uppada Jamdani". But on the global framework, the World Trade Organization is yet to recognise it.
(When a certain product is associated with a particular geographic location and enjoys a reputation for being from that region and when the product is made according to its traditional methods, that product can be registered for GI.)
That Dhaka is the only eligible region of GI for Jamdani, becomes clear from several historical accounts pointing out that Muslin and Jamdani are a hallmark of Dhaka to the ecological rationale regarding the choice of the locations selected for the production of such fabrics, and little doubt remains about the origins of this heritage weave.

November 17, 2016 Jamdani got the registration as the first Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh.

Experts say we must not use the term 'Dhakai Jamdani'. Using the prefix 'Dhakai' makes Jamdani vulnerable to misuse by other regions. Jamdani is a unique product produced in Dhaka, but if we add 'Dhakai' to it, other cities, countries et al might put their desired prefix before Jamdani and try to capture a piece of the pie.As a matter of fact, a recent UNESCO publication about Jamdani has been named 'Dhakai Jamdani' and the government of Bangladesh has requested to make the necessary correction.

DIVINE JAMDANIS from Dhaka … Be the DIVA among the DEVIS!!!

Traditionally Jamdanis from Bangladesh, have always been an integral part of a Bangali lady’s wardrobe. Anything to do with Cultural, Social or Auspicious programmes, out will come those Authentic Crisp Pure Cotton Jamdanis, heavily embellished with thread weave; the more elaborate ones are also interspersed with real Zari. It has and it always will, symbolize Aristocracy and Class. The Jamdani sari from Dhakais a favourite among Bangali women for the cultural status it holds as an important wedding and socio-cultural piece of clothing.
With the right admixture of Shankha Pola (The Red White Bangles worn by married Bangali women), Sindur (Vermillion), Boro Laal Teep (Big round Red Bindi) and Juin phooler Mala (Jasmine/ Mogra garland) in your hair, alongwith a Crisp Cotton “Dhakai Jamdani” ... one is always set to welcome Ma Durga into her Baaper Bari (Ancestral Home) during Durga Puja or on April 14th i.e. Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year, during those days of festivities.
These Authentic Cotton by Cotton Jamdanis from Dhaka are gradually becoming very rare, as they work out to be very expensive and very few weavers are willing to weave them nowadays.
Some of these beauties can take months to be woven. The Jamdanis from Dhaka are woven painstakingly by hand on the old fashioned Jala loom, and may take even up to one year to weave a single sari. It feels supple to the touch and drapes gently to reveal the contours of the wearer.

The traditional art of weaving Jamdani has been declared by UNESCO as "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity".

LOOK OUT FOR THE NEELAMBARI, SHWETAMBARI and the Traditional, Quintessential ones …
Made in Pure Cotton, these saris with a variety of weaves and in pleasing palettes are worth every penny they cost ----- exorbitant they may be, but the workmanship is intricate and delicate.

LUCKNOW CHIKANKARI handstitched Blouse Piece on KHADI

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Colour Ripples: Romancing the waves of a Leheriya, on TUSSAR

Colour Ripples: Romancing the waves of a Leheriya, on COTTON KOTA

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Colour Ripples: Romancing the waves of a Leheriya, on COTTON KOTA

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OUTSTANDING ODISHA : Dogtoothed Checks with Birds and Butterflies

The distinctive houndstooth pattern originated in Scotland in the 1800s as a woven-wool fabric traditionally worn by shepherds as an outer garment. ... When it was first created, the pattern was referred to as “shepherd's check” or “dogtooth” and the smallest version of the pattern is referred to as “puppytooth.”

Check out the tiniest Black and White checks in alternate bands on this sari ... Smart and attractive, this calls for immense experience and craftsmanship, to be able to weave this in Tie and Dye or Bandha technique, in Single Ikat