The Vanishing Weave: The Secret History of Mashru Silk
A Law of Luxury Mashru means "Permitted" in Arabic. Historically, it was created for royalty who wanted the shine of silk on the outside but needed the comfort of cotton against the skin (due to religious or climatic reasons). The...
Real Zari vs. Tested Zari: The Investment Guide
What is Zari? Zari is the soul of a Banarasi or Kanjivaram saree. But in a market flooded with "Surat Zari" (plastic), how do you know what you are paying for? The Pure Zari (The Rare Mriga Standard) Real Zari...