Journal

A standard saree is 5.5 metres — about six yards. Some traditional drapes need nine. Here's what the numbers mean, how much you actually...

India has dozens of distinct saree traditions, each named for a town, a technique or a fibre. Here's a plain map of the main...

Both are natural, breathable and made for heat — so which should you actually buy? Short answer: cotton is softer and cheaper, linen is...

"Handloom" is the most-claimed and least-checked word in saree retail. The good news: you can usually tell for yourself in about thirty seconds —...

Three light, festive sarees that get mixed up constantly. The quick answer: organza is crisp and sheer, tissue is shot with metallic gold, and...

Short answer: they're not alternatives. "Kasavu" describes the gold border; "set mundu" describes the two-piece garment. A set mundu is usually kasavu — but...