Structurally speaking, velvet is a cut-pile weave fabric and not a fibre- it is a pile of fabric- cotton or wool and the way it is placed. Velvet is a warp cut-pile fabric. Although velvet or...

Weddings in Andhra Pradesh are rich in the local traditions of the state and give a beautiful glimpse of Andhra’s regional culture and values. Predominantly Andhra Pradesh weddings follow Telugu cu...

Gujarati weddings are full of vibrancy and fun and frolic. They are all about the traditionally rich values of the state and the lively exuberance the culture of Gujarat boasts of.     Wed...

The festive season is here and so is the mini-vacation period in India. With most schools, colleges across the country closed for almost a fortnight for the Diwali season, it is vacation time roari...

The winter season is setting in and it’s time to revamp and stock your wardrobe with the best and the trendiest winter wear clothes. And while most of the blogs will give you a lowdown on what kind...

As the weather gods get ready to set sail into warmer sea(sons), it's time to give your wardrobe a refreshing, cool makeover too. Stash away those cozy, warm clothing in exchange for breezy, airy c...

Situated at a massive altitude of 13,500 feet, the amaranth cave holds immense religious sanctity. Hundreds of devotees flank this pilgrimage every year to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Godd...

Chanderi is amongst the most ancient and best known handloom clusters of India. This centuries old weaving specialty of producing finely textured fabrics of silk and cotton embellished with zari wo...

The Scindia dynasty of Gwalior is a Maratha ruling family which was founded by Ranoji scindia way back in 1726 when he was the ruler of the Malwa region of Maharahtra. Around his death in 1750, the...