Journal

Saree, lehenga, or gown? It's the question before every wedding, and there's no single right answer — only the right one for you, this...

You don't need fifty sarees. You need about seven good ones that cover your whole life — everyday, work, temple, festival and the big...

There's no such thing as a saree for the "wrong" body. The saree is the most generous garment there is — it fits everyone....

A saree is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give in India — and one of the easiest to get slightly wrong....

Buying your first real silk saree is intimidating for one reason: it's the first time the price is high enough that a mistake actually...

A kurta is longer and looser. A kurti is shorter and more fitted. That's the whole distinction — and almost everything else you've read...

Two sarees can look identical and differ by ₹20,000 — and the difference is usually the zari. Zari is the metallic thread that makes...

Vichitra silk is not silk. We may as well lead with it, because almost nobody selling it will. Vichitra silk is an art silk...