Blogs by Sundari Silks
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.
The journey of Handlooms in India
As one of the oldest and largest cottage industries of the country, India's heritage handlooms represent the timeless traditions, diverse cultures and unparalleled craftsmanship that have stood the test of time.
Between the luxurious lines of Kanchipuram
Rich gold brocades paired with colourful contrasting borders are the hallmarks of a Kanchipuram weave.
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.
Vintage Vogue - Exploring beyond boundaries
The 5th Walking Hand-in-Hand event, a yearly fashion showcase conducted by the CDS Art Foundation, Ahmedabad.
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...
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'...
TGIF MOTIFS: Pushpam - Nature's remarkable masterpiece
Vibrant, fragrant and fresh, flowers are synonymous with our culture in innumerable ways. From dusk to dawn, flowers are interwoven into the daily routine of people all over India. Right from decorating the house to offerings while worshipping deities to medicinal uses, these bright and beautiful blooms represent the very...
The A-Z of Indian Embroidery
India is home to a stunning array of artistic traditions that include a host of embroidery techniques that are as diverse as our land and the many cultures it is home to. Every region boasts of a distinctive style where the embroidery is not seen just as ornamentation but a...
