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Ahimsa Silk: Silk Saree without killing a single silkworm
We have seen many protests worldwide against the use of leather products. However, surprisingly, there hasn’t been much resistance against the use of silk garments, especially considering the fact that...
View ArticleVideo: Padma-Winning “Marathi Mulgi” Sets Record, Sky-Dives In A Nauwari Sari!
Shital Rane-Mahajan, an adventurist from Pune wanted to bring the Maharashtrian culture to the world’s attention. So she did what she does best—sky-diving, albeit, with a twist. Shital wore a Nau-wari...
View ArticleSaris From Bananas: TN Weaver Creates 25 Natural Fibers, Wins National Record!
When everything is going the organic way why should the six to nine-yard saris be left behind? I have often heard of the versatility of the banana plant whose each part can be put to use. And proving...
View ArticleHow Smartphones & Sarees are Helping Women Earn a Steady Income with Zero...
If business is in your genes, the entrepreneur in you will find a way to eventually come out. Arvind Saraf, born into a business family, seemed to be bucking the trend in his early years as an...
View ArticleThis Onam, Make a Fashion Statement with These 6 Trendy yet Traditional Styles!
Onam is almost here. One of the biggest festivals celebrated in Kerala; the 12-day-long event is marked with numerous festivities—from boat races to traditional dances and the delicious sadhya. The...
View ArticleAttention, Women Entrepreneurs: Meet 5 Homemakers Using WhatsApp To Make Profits
Ease of use, ability to share media links, product photos and videos and a secure system for one-to-one and one-to-many messaging services – Whatsapp has become an important tool for budding...
View ArticleAt 100, Great-Grandma Smashes Age Stereotypes With Hand-painted Saree Business
It is not every day that you get the chance to speak with a 100-year-old! “Stay busy and do not interfere in other’s lives,” is the mantra that 1920 born Padmavati (Padmam) Nayar lives by. Not one to...
View ArticleOdisha Artist Behind Vidya Balan’s Viral ‘Mathematical’ Saree Shares Its Story
In 2015, Bhagabata Meher from Tikirapada, a small hamlet in Odisha’s Sonepur district, was devastated after he was not selected for the State Handloom Award. The weaver, who has over 20 years of...
View ArticleRunning a Business From Home? Gurugram Woman Can Help Market Your Products...
We are now almost seven months into this pandemic. While the general economy continues to be in a bad state, there are some pockets of light, making the period a mixed bag for small businesses and...
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