According to reports, it took Vijay six days to make the saree with his own hands. The official release added that if a machine is used to make the same saree, it takes two days for its completion.

Breaking stereotypse in the fashion world, Lakme Fashion Week Summer-Resort 2018 on Friday saw a splash of sustainable fashion with their original stars — women artisans — walking the ramp demystifying the so-called glamour scene. Defying the norms here, as part of the project, women artisans from Rajasthan, Bengal, Gujarat and Puducherry showcased their skills to designer labels, backed by Usha International. The […]

Her dream is to be sustainable. Rema Sivaram is the co founder of FairKonnect, a new-age fashion concept based out of Bengaluru, seeking to connect artisans and fashion patrons using principles of fair trade. Their goal? Keeping ethical and sustainable lifestyle alive. Slow Fashion promotes the belief of fair wages and through the concept labourers, suppliers, and artisans are […]

The onset of globalization in India has jeopardized the existence of India’s handloom industry. International brands have invaded our markets and lured our people to buy foreign stuff. Some audacious Indian women, however, are striving hard to reverse the trend and make handloom products popular again.