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...
Evolution Of The Sherwani
The sherwani like the saree is the embodiment of Indian fashion for men. Its origins are seeped in history and it is still an extremely popular garment for Indian men at formal occasions especially...
How Has The Saree Evolved Over Time?
There is nothing more quintessentially Indian than a saree. The image of a woman draped in a saree is instantly relatable as something to do with India. Yes, it’s the traditional garment of choice...
The Most Stylish Indian Historical Figures
It’s all too often that any talk of fashion icons revolves around names like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, John F Kennedy and the likes. Without taking away from their greatness as the original...
Beginners Guide to Dressing in Indian Clothes
Being Indian means being able to live in a country where every new state and every new region has something entirely different to offer. India is known for its diversity all over the world. North,...
Evolution and the Journey of Indian Jewellery
Indian jewellery is enchanting, captivating the hearts of people globally by its ornate varieties, heavy embellishments, and diverse design and materials. The use of jewellery in the Indian...
Exploring Warli Art from Maharashtra -...
Folk and tribal culture finds itself in a special niche among the varieties of artistic creations that exist in India and Warli art is one such tribal art belonging to this category. To understand...
Dressing Up the Indian Woman in the 21st...
Fashion and clothing have a different definition and interpretation depending on the time, culture and the society that we are talking about. Take India for instance. The saree, which was considered...
India: Why is the West Looking Here for...
A subtle hand woven fabric, some intricate detailing, a burst of colours or a brilliant embellishment - look anywhere in the global fashion scene and you would find that the most sought after and...
Traditional Markets of India to Shop for...
India, a place that is known for diverse cultures and ethnicity, can inspire you with its rich legacy and this is often manifested in the traditional markets. These markets mirror the cultures of the...
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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.
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