The Trendiest Honeymoon Destinations For The...
Move over scenic long drives, candlelit dinners, package tours and run-of-the-mill honeymoon destinations. These things might have worked for your parents but young Indians no longer subscribe to the...
How To Identify Indian Embroideries Like A...
It’s impossible not to be mesmerised by the arts and crafts of India when living in the country especially when there are rich textiles, colourful artwork, intricate embroideries and complicated...
Padmavat Hangover: Style In The Rajput Era
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavat released after much controversy and proved to be the promised cinematic experience it claimed to be throughout its turbulent journey. The sets, cinematography,...
Indian Designers Who Are Breathing New Life...
It is estimated that the Indian handloom and weaving industries employ over 5 million weavers and allied workers. Woven textiles and handlooms make up around 15% of the cloth market and 95% of the...
Drab To Fab: India's Manushi Chillar...
Ever since Manushi Chillar brought back the Miss World crown to India, there has been a furore surrounding the young lady. Until her win, very little was known about the 21 year old who is the 6th...
Bollywood Family Portraits
Family portraits might have been the privilege of royals and aristocrats when they were painstakingly immortalized in oil paintings in the times before cameras but this is the age of instant...
How Diwali Celebrations Evolve From...
As we continue our Diwali series with ideas on how to dress yourself and your home for the 5 day long festival, it’s also imperative to include some bit of reflection and self-revelation. Because...
10 Modern Diwali Home Decor Ideas To Impress...
There is something especially festive about waking up to the smell of delicious cooking and a decorated house on or just before Diwali. It puts everyone in a joyous mood and sets the tone for an...
Royal Clothing Style In Ancient Times
Many fashion enthusiasts take a keen interest in the evolutionary journey of modern style. Even looking back as recently as 5 years ago will reveal massive changes in cuts, silhouettes, fabrics,...
The Lehenga Through The Ages
Lehengas have been a bridal favourite for many decades for their versatility of style and their ability to make any woman feel like she’s living a fairy-tale. In fact lehengas are preferred by women...
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Are you interested in finding out about the culture and customs of India? Or about the traditions and spirituality around Indian weddings? Perhaps you want to find out about the workings of the Indian fashion Industry and keep track of young upcoming designers? In this section, our blogs will hopefully cover all your burning questions about Indian culture, festivals such as Diwali, Bollywood and of course Indian fashion and the industry.
India is a sprawling South Asian country with an extremely diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to the Indian Ocean coastline, there is a rich history that reaches back 5 millennia. These blogs seek to drive your curiosity to find about more about India, Indian history and Indian culture and tradition. As a result you will find a selection of time-specific blog posts that will allow you to delve further, discover more and be inspired.
Some of our most popular posts include 'Mangalsutra is the Hindu symbol of matrimony', 'what jewellery and accessories to wear with your bridal lehenga' and 'Simple step by step guide to draping a saree.'