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The Journal
Plain-spoken guides to crafts, fabrics, care and styling, written for people who like to know what they are wearing.
Craft · Ajrakh ·
A clear guide to Ajrakh, the resist-dyed block print of Kutch and Sindh: where it comes from, how the cloth is printed and dyed, and what to look for before you buy.
Care · Silk ·
A practical routine for silk and silk-like sarees: when to dry clean, how to spot clean, which iron setting to use, how to fold and store, and how to keep moths and moisture away.
Styling · Office wear ·
How to wear a saree to work and still move freely: the best fabrics for a long day, colours that read well in meetings and on camera, blouse choices and a drape that stays put.
Fabric · Modal silk ·
Modal silk and pure silk look alike on the hanger but are very different fibres. Here is how each is made, how it drapes and wears, what it costs and which one suits your day.
Fabric · Dola silk ·
Dola silk is prized for its firm, glossy fall and its ability to carry block prints and zari. This guide explains what the name means, how it compares with modal silk, and how to buy and care for one.
Guide · International ·
A practical guide for shoppers in the USA, UK, UAE and beyond: how international shipping works, what customs and duty usually mean for a saree parcel, and how to handle blouse stitching and fit from a distance.
Craft · Bandhani ·
Bandhani is tie-dye in its most exacting form: thousands of cloth points pinched and bound by hand before dyeing. Learn how it is made, how it differs from Leheriya and how to recognise hand-tied work.
Craft · Banarasi ·
Banarasi sarees are classified by base cloth and by weaving technique. This guide decodes katan, kora, georgette, tissue, tanchui, mashru, jangla and cutwork so you can read a listing with confidence.
