Blogs by Sundari Silks
Chronicles of Kota Doria
Rajasthan has a rich textile heritage and is known for its painted (Pichwais and Phad), printed (Bagru and Sanganer) as well as resist-dyed (Bandhani and Leheriya) textiles. Apart from these textile traditions the weaves of Kota, Rajasthan are famous for their fine cotton weaving popularly known as Kota Doria. Kota Doria, or Masuria as it is more popularly known, is one of the most important sources of income for the people of this region. The villages of Kaithun and Mangrol are most renowned for the Masuria sarees.
Unfold a new story from old treasured sarees
For every girl, her mother’s sarees are a repository of emotions and a connotation of the childhood memories she shared with her. Each saree has stories spun in itself about the different milestones achieved by her and carries the rich heritage of our motherland. By giving a new makeover to her old sarees, the bond shared between the mother and daughter becomes eternal and irreplaceable.
TGIF Motifs - The Noble Narali
Handloom to heirloom, the Paithani weave is treasured across the globe but especially by Maharashtrian brides, for whom it is the most special piece of their wedding trousseau.
Tant - Bengal's Heritage Handloom
Woven with big dreams and enthralling narratives, a traditional Tant saree is synonymous with one of Bengal's finest and oldest weaving technique.
Between the luxurious lines of Kanchipuram
Rich gold brocades paired with colourful contrasting borders are the hallmarks of a Kanchipuram weave.
The Vibrant World of Paithani Weaves
From thread to tradition and warp to weft, weaving is an amalgamation of art and science.
Diwali - The season of bright beginnings
By marking auspicious beginnings, illuminating our lives with a ray of hope and bringing together family and friends from across the globe.
TGIF Motifs - Paan: An evolution from delicacy to design
A narrative element, a poetic expression and a visual identity; motifs are revered greatly across all cultures and communities for their artistic sense and symbolic significance.
Ikat - Tales of the treasured textile
Ikat forms the base of India's cultural fabric that extends to not one but many a region. With strong roots across the nation, it has many diverse and distinct branches. From Odisha to Gujarat to Telangana, the weaves hold within its folds tales as old as time. While Ikat is...
TGIF Motifs: Jaal - From an era of oplulence
Banaras, the spiritual capital of India, is also the abode to the most exquisite weaving cluster of the country. From the Vedic period to the Mughal era to the current episode in time, this land has been a temple for artisans and craftsmen who have perfected the art of brocade...
Navaratri - The Festive Fortnight
The air reverberates with the spirit of goodness and togetherness, as seen through the grand celebrations and prayers during the festival of Navaratri. The word translates to 'nine nights' in Sanskrit and at the heart of its festivities lies the legendary story of Goddess Durga, who represents the 'Divine Feminine'...
