The journal
Notes from the loom
How our sarees are woven, how to care for them, and how to wear handloom every day.
Weaves · 6 min read
What makes a Nizam border
Tiny inverted checks, minute dots, a line of zari. How the signature Mangalagiri border is woven.
Care · 5 min read
How to wash Mangalagiri cotton at home
The first wash, cold water, shade drying and when to starch — the routine we follow ourselves.
Behind the loom · 8 min read
A month on the pit loom
Roughly thirty days, one weaver, one saree. What happens between the warp and the final fold.
Styling · 5 min read
Draping cotton for the office
Pleats that hold, pallus that stay put and blouse cuts that work from the metro to the meeting.
Occasions · 6 min read
Choosing a saree for the festive season
Pattu or cotton, broad border or fine — how we help families choose for pujas and weddings.
Gifting · 4 min read
Gifting a handloom saree
Colours that suit most people, how to judge length and what to write on the card.