Posts by HANDMADE
Chanderi vs Kota Doria: Which Lightweight Fabric Should You Choose?
When it comes to lightweight Indian fabrics for summer and semi-formal wear, Chanderi and Kota Doria are two of the most recommended op...
How to Start a Private-Label Clothing Line Using Indian Handloom Manufacturers
More boutique brands, D2C startups, and international retailers are turning to Indian handloom manufacturers to build private-label clo...
Handloom vs Handicraft : Are they the same thing ?
"Handloom" and "handicraft" get used almost interchangeably in everyday conversation — and on a lot of product listings too — but they'...
Potli Bags: History, Uses, and How to Style Them with Ethnic Wear
The potli bag is one of those accessories that's been quietly present in Indian fashion for centuries, long before "accessorizing" was ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Handloom Sarees Online
Buying a handloom saree online for the first time can feel a little overwhelming — there's fabric terminology to figure out, authentici...
GI Tag Textiles of Rajasthan: What They Are and Why They Matter
If you've shopped for authentic Indian handicrafts or textiles, you may have come across the term "GI Tag" attached to certain products...
What Is Dabu Printing? The Mud-Resist Craft of Rajasthan
Among the many hand block printing traditions to come out of Rajasthan, Dabu printing stands apart for one distinctive reason — it uses...
Cotton vs Linen vs Handloom Silk: Which Fabric Suits Which Season?
Most fabric-buying decisions come down to how something looks, but comfort across seasons matters just as much — especially in a countr...
Sustainable Fashion in India: Why Handloom Textile Is the Original Slow Fashion
"Slow fashion" and "sustainable fashion" have become popular terms over the last decade, usually associated with newer, ethically-brand...
Handloom Bedsheets vs Machine-Made: What’s the Real Difference?
Walk into any home décor store or scroll through an online listing, and you'll see "handloom bedsheet" used almost as a marketing buzzw...