Posts by HANDMADE
Kurta vs Kurti: Understanding the Difference in Indian Ethnic Wear
If you've shopped for Indian ethnic wear online, you've probably noticed "kurta" and "kurti" used almost interchangeably — sometimes ev...
Best Fabrics for Summer in India: Cotton, Linen, or Handloom — Which Wins?
Best Fabrics for Summer in India: Cotton, Linen, or Handloom — Which Wins?
Indian summers don't leave much room for fabric mistakes....
How to Wash and Care for Cotton Handloom Fabric (Without Ruining It)
Handloom cotton feels different from regular fabric the moment you touch it — slightly textured, breathable, and a little irregular in ...
Ajrakh Print Explained: The 400-Year-Old Craft of Kutch and Rajasthan
Deep indigo blues, rust reds, and intricate geometric-floral motifs — Ajrakh print is one of the most distinctive textile traditions to...
Bandhani Sarees Guide: History, Types & How to Style Them
Few textile traditions are as instantly recognizable as bandhani — that signature pattern of tiny, dotted resist-dye motifs scattered a...
Block Print vs Screen Print: How to Identify Handblock Printed Fabric
If you've ever shopped for a "handblock printed" kurti, saree, or bedsheet online, you've probably noticed something odd — almost every...