There is something truly magical about opening a grandmother’s wooden trunk (trunk or steel almirah) during a family gathering and uncovering a carefully wrapped textile. You reach inside, unfold layers of soft muslin or newspaper, and feel a feather-light fabric…
Winter has officially packed its bags, the Indian summer is blazing at full strength, and the humid monsoon clouds are lurking just around the corner. For lovers of luxury textiles, this seasonal shift brings a familiar sense of anxiety. It…
Introduction: The Panic Moment Every Pashmina Owner Fears You are wearing your favourite Pashmina shawl at a wedding, family dinner, office event or winter get-together. Everything is going well. Then suddenly, one drop of dal makhani, curry, tea, coffee, lipstick,…
So, you’re packing your bags for that long-awaited winter vacation abroad. Whether you’re heading to catch the cherry blossoms in a crisp, rainy London spring, exploring the snow-covered streets of Switzerland, or walking through a misty morning in Tokyo, you’ve…
We have all been there. You are at a family dinner, enjoying a warm bowl of rich Kashmiri Rogan Josh or a comforting cup of kesar chai, when a rogue drop of gravy or tea lands right on your gorgeous,…