Business appears to be normal in silk sari shops at Chinthamaniyur, Semmandapatty and Panchukalipatty villages in Salem district. But the weavers are a worried lot as the fluctuation in pure silk ...

Clad in a dull green sari, Keerthy Suresh’s Savitri in Mahanati sits quietly in a taxi. She listens as the driver speaks of his daughter’s wedding and his mounting worry of affording it. Upon reaching ...

Wondering how to identify a pure Banarasi silk saree? Experts share essential tips on checking motifs, fabric quality, zari, and more to ensure authenticity. Sarees have always been a cornerstone of ...

A fabric traditionally woven in the Patan region of Gujarat. The patola yardage uses pure silk thread with a double-ikat weave — double warp and weft threads. A labour-intensive craft, a single patola ...