Sanskriti Vintage Blogs

Chikankari - The Knotty Knack of 'Shadow Work E...

Meaning:   The meaning of 'Chikankari' is 'embroidery' and the word is derived from the Persian expression, 'Chakeen' or 'Chakin' which relates to the formation of fine 'needle work' designs...

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Chikankari - The Knotty Knack of 'Shadow Work E...

Meaning:   The meaning of 'Chikankari' is 'embroidery' and the word is derived from the Persian expression, 'Chakeen' or 'Chakin' which relates to the formation of fine 'needle work' designs...

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BOMKAI – THE CONVENTIONAL INDIAN WEAVING METHOD...

Meaning ‘Bomkai’ is a customary sari which is created by making use of the 'Ikat' dyeing technique. It is traditionally manufactured in the Odisha village of ‘Bomkai’ (the eastern Indian...

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BOMKAI – THE CONVENTIONAL INDIAN WEAVING METHOD...

Meaning ‘Bomkai’ is a customary sari which is created by making use of the 'Ikat' dyeing technique. It is traditionally manufactured in the Odisha village of ‘Bomkai’ (the eastern Indian...

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Pure Silk Sarees from India: Timeless Elegance ...

This article informs about sarees made with pure silk. Sanskriti India offers vintage pure silk sarees. Currently a sale is running 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' (add 3 to cart) - visit...

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Pure Silk Sarees from India: Timeless Elegance ...

This article informs about sarees made with pure silk. Sanskriti India offers vintage pure silk sarees. Currently a sale is running 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' (add 3 to cart) - visit...

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GOTA WORK – GRACEFUL RAJASTHANI (INDIA) GOLDEN ...

Meaning: ‘Gota work’ is an alluring Indian embroidery craft and is basically done in the Indian State of Rajasthan; for this special embroidery, golden zari ribbon is used.    ...

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GOTA WORK – GRACEFUL RAJASTHANI (INDIA) GOLDEN ...

Meaning: ‘Gota work’ is an alluring Indian embroidery craft and is basically done in the Indian State of Rajasthan; for this special embroidery, golden zari ribbon is used.    ...

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Kantha – Dexterous Design Created by Village Co...

Meaning:   ‘Kantha’ originates from Sanskrit, and the base term is ‘Kontha’, which when translated becomes ‘worn cloth’. The initial ‘Kanthas’ were the thrown away worn pieces of woven materials...

Kantha – Dexterous Design Created by Village Co...

Meaning:   ‘Kantha’ originates from Sanskrit, and the base term is ‘Kontha’, which when translated becomes ‘worn cloth’. The initial ‘Kanthas’ were the thrown away worn pieces of woven materials...

Batik – The Mind-blowing Dyeing Method (Wax-res...

Meaning:   ‘Batik’ can be precisely translated as ‘wax writing’, and it is a combination of a few Indonesian letters such as ‘titik’, ‘tik’, and ‘bitik’; ‘titik’ means dot, ‘tik’...

Batik – The Mind-blowing Dyeing Method (Wax-res...

Meaning:   ‘Batik’ can be precisely translated as ‘wax writing’, and it is a combination of a few Indonesian letters such as ‘titik’, ‘tik’, and ‘bitik’; ‘titik’ means dot, ‘tik’...