Tag Archives: Sarees
Nakshi Kantha – The pride of Bengal
[Author is Shri. Santanu Guha Thakurtha of Prayaash Design Studio and this article appeared in one of the issues of Silk Mark Vogue magazine ] Etymologically the word “Kantha” originally suggests a light quilt of mild winters and cool monsoon … Continue reading
TASAR EXTRAVAGANZA – THREADS OF ANTIQUITY
by Chitra Balasubramaniam , a freelance journalist [This article appeared in the earlier issue of Silk Mark Vogue] Tasar silk is quite familiar to all of us, one of the most popular of silks today, tasar is liked for its … Continue reading
Pochampally Sarees A Sheer Delight for Women of Fashion
Written by : B. Chandankumar, Assistant Director(Insp.), SMOI, Central Silk Board, Hyderabad Pochampalli – the silk city of Andhra Pradesh consisting of 10,000 weaver families spread over to 100 villages is famous for “Pochampalli sarees” with a unique tie & dye … Continue reading
An exclusive saree – Paithani Silks
Paithani Silks (Written by : T.Sivakumar, Assistant Director (Insp.), SMOI, Central Silk Board, Bangalore and is a certified Black Belt holder in Six Sigma) I have heard people talking about Paithani Silk sarees for years and in spite of working … Continue reading
Srinagar Silk Mark Expo
(Written by : T.Sivakumar, Assistant Director (Insp.), SMOI, Central Silk Board, Bangalore and is a certified Black Belt holder in Six Sigma) Silk Mark Expos are back again with a bang. The first Expo will be held from 16 - 24 … Continue reading