Desi Vogue

Linen – getting to know this beautiful flax fibre better

From the time that Linen has re-entered the market, this ‘fabric for all seasons’ that is the only one to better cotton fabric in ‘beating the summer heat’ has been welcomed with renewed enthusiasm...

Some popular ways of embroidering flowers on fabrics

Who does not know what embroidery is? Lovely thread work, that enhances the look of the saree and the wearer as well. It has many forms from the ordinary to the miniature to the very exquisite. Emb...

The Bangalore Handloom saree exhibition – an emphasis on Khadi and handlooms

An event that caught the attention of the public for its theme and the manner of presentation, was the Handloom sarees exhibition put up by the Registry of Sarees.

Mirror work on fabrics – 10 simple embroidery designs you could use

Who has seen mirror work on fabrics and not been enamoured by its variety? The shapes, the way they are fixed on the fabric, the manner of stitching, the color of threads used etc. are all part of ...

Leaf Embroidery – an adornment sought after popularly

From the time embroidery has been one of the forms of adornment, it has gradually come to be the inevitable inclusion for all forms of Indian fabrics. Be it plain white or colored thread or the gol...

What shall it be in place of lehenga choli this time for Navratri?

Dushhera is round the corner, hardly a week away. If you have been waiting for the exhilarating, entertaining and satiating Navaratri Dandia Raas, wait no more. Only be ready to flaunt your costume...

The lovely combination of Banarasi silk cotton and Jamdani

Every once in a while it is time for something new to beckon to an eagerly expectant market. Something that appeals to the regular buyer as new, innovative and strikes a chord as something that is ...

Making fabrics look good with tassels

Almost anybody you ask regarding tassels would agree that it is an object of adornment, a beautiful addition to the fabric it is with. Defined as a tuft of loosely hanging threads or cords knotted ...

Top tips to store your precious clothes so they last for ages

All fragile fabrics like hand knitted or crocheted fabrics and laces could be considered as delicate clothes. You can also include spandex, lycra, thin knits, silk, woolen and nylon fabrics among t...

Digital Textile Printing – a revolutionary transformation compared to conventional Inkjet printing

The world of fabrics always needs something exciting to keep it alive and interesting, the market always expects something new and different to indulge in when buying, technology bridges that gap w...