November 2018 – India Imprints

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Sari is the most elegant Indian attire that one can wear!

Tuesday, 27 November 2018 by India Imprints

Sari is the most elegant Indian attire that one can wear! Undoubtedly, you’ll become the centre of attraction if you wear a beautiful six yards. More so, if it’s a Pochampally Ikat! If you haven’t heard of the name yet, then sit tight ladies! You’ll be amazed to know about it. Pochampally Ikat is a

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Kurtis has become our go-to desi attire that fits perfectly for any and every occasion.

Sunday, 25 November 2018 by India Imprints

Kurtis has become our go-to desi attire that fits perfectly for any and every occasion. Be it formal wear or for festivals and weddings, kurtis are a life-saviour. Hand-painted salwars and kurtis have something unique yet glamorous about them. But, there’s always a backstory to every form of attires we adorn. Numerous artisans and craftsmen

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Without the Sun, this Earth would have been a lifeless ice-coated rock!

Friday, 23 November 2018 by India Imprints

Without the Sun, this Earth would have been a lifeless ice-coated rock! That’s why Hindus celebrate Chhath Puja devoted to the Sun God or Suryadev and his wife, Usha. We thank them for supporting and sustaining life on Earth and seek for their blessings and protection. In Hindu mythology, Sun is the God of Energy

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Khunn fabric, also known as Guledgudda Khana has its origin in North Karnataka.

Wednesday, 21 November 2018 by India Imprints

Khunn fabric, also known as Guledgudda Khana has its origin in North Karnataka. It was initially used to make cholis or blouses to match with different sarees and formed a niche clothing habit of suburban women of Karnataka and Maharashtra. With time the weave gained popularity to be worn by women in various forms. Now,

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Let’s talk about sustainable fashion!

Monday, 19 November 2018 by India Imprints

Let’s talk about sustainable fashion! Time brought changes to our fabric use and for good reasons. But, nothing can take away the glimmer of sustainable fabrics like organic cotton or bamboo dresses. It has stayed in style for ages and is going nowhere anytime soon. These fabrics have a long history and connection with our

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Organic soaps are a great way to bring back the lost radiance to your skin during the upcoming festive celebrations.

Saturday, 17 November 2018 by India Imprints

Organic soaps are a great way to bring back the lost radiance to your skin during the upcoming festive celebrations. They are resplendent with nature’s goodness. The essence of herbs like Tulsi, Aloe Vera, Neem and Turmeric is mixed with essential oils to make these soaps. These herbs are rich in medicinal properties like antioxidants,

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Do you know when the beginning of beaded jewellery was?

Thursday, 15 November 2018 by India Imprints

Do you know when the beginning of beaded jewellery was? It was about some 70,000 years ago! There’s an exciting history of bead jewellery. It was not only used as an ornament of beauty by men and women. But, these beads were used for trading as they were highly valuable. Some cultures even used them

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The countryside of Maharashtra has a collection of skilful weavers spinning magic with their hands in the form of khunn.

Tuesday, 13 November 2018 by India Imprints

The countryside of Maharashtra has a collection of skilful weavers spinning magic with their hands in the form of khunn. Most Maharashtrian women wear this gorgeous fabric that comes in bright saris and blouses with a crescent-shaped bindi; they look stunning and bold yet comfortable in their attire. Khunn saris these days come in numerous

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Sun Temple

Sunday, 11 November 2018 by India Imprints

Sun Temple Odisha’s Konark Sun Temple is an architectural marvel and a symbol of heritage that India boasts of. Its name translates to mean “Sun of the corner”, where ‘Kona’ means corner and ‘Arka’ means Sun. The 13th-century temple is dedicated to the sun god or ‘Surya devta’ and was built in the reign of

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It’s the story of a brother and a sister – Yamraj and Yami!

Friday, 09 November 2018 by India Imprints

It’s the story of a brother and a sister – Yamraj and Yami! When the God of Death visited his sister, Yami (some calls her Yamuna) welcomed her brother with a tilak or vermilion on his forehead and aarti! She gave him his favourite sweets. It is then that Yamraj, happy with joy seeing his

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