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Phulkari – It’s an antediluvian Indian Fabric (...

Meaning: ‘Phul’ in Hindi is ‘flower’ and the word ‘Kari’ denotes ‘work’; thus ‘Phulkari’ becomes ‘Flower Work’. Basically ‘Phulkari’ indicates ‘flower-work embroidery’, because, embroidery work was mostly done using flower...

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Phulkari – It’s an antediluvian Indian Fabric (...

Meaning: ‘Phul’ in Hindi is ‘flower’ and the word ‘Kari’ denotes ‘work’; thus ‘Phulkari’ becomes ‘Flower Work’. Basically ‘Phulkari’ indicates ‘flower-work embroidery’, because, embroidery work was mostly done using flower...

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Paithani – The Majestic Sari (From Maharashtra,...

Meaning   The term ‘Paithani’ is derived from the name of the Aurangabad town, ‘Paithan’ (Maharashtra, India). This brand sari is deemed as a rich ornate sari.   History:  ...

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Paithani – The Majestic Sari (From Maharashtra,...

Meaning   The term ‘Paithani’ is derived from the name of the Aurangabad town, ‘Paithan’ (Maharashtra, India). This brand sari is deemed as a rich ornate sari.   History:  ...

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LEHERIA – INDIAN HANDWORK (‘TIE & DYE’ METHOD -...

Meaning:   ‘Leheria’ is a conventional dyeing style by which enticing designs like diagonal bands and wave motifs are created. 'Leher' in Hindi stands for 'wave' and ‘Leheria’ is a...

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LEHERIA – INDIAN HANDWORK (‘TIE & DYE’ METHOD -...

Meaning:   ‘Leheria’ is a conventional dyeing style by which enticing designs like diagonal bands and wave motifs are created. 'Leher' in Hindi stands for 'wave' and ‘Leheria’ is a...

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COTTON SAREES

Human beings started to wear cloth from the primeval period onwards, and the first of its kind was cotton cloths. Cotton dresses are the generally accepted dress material in our...

COTTON SAREES

Human beings started to wear cloth from the primeval period onwards, and the first of its kind was cotton cloths. Cotton dresses are the generally accepted dress material in our...

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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