“Life comes out of chaos” a statement made by Axelle reminded me of my exciting journey of finding niche labels….. generally of one leading to the other…. feels like a never-ending treasure hunt. Last year I arrived at a private sale, in which a fabulous children’s label Loulou des Indes was exhibiting (had featured them earlier)…
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Revival of a regal atelier
A very happy and prosperous Diwali everybody !!!!! This feature celebrates old regal art of real silver and gold embroidery on brocades, silks, chiffons and cottons with Rajkunwar Mayankraj Singh of Kayasthpada, who revives it with Shikaarbagh. He tastefully recreates the preciousness of “Succha Kaam” providing a nostalgic feel of the bygone era with custom made must-haves for drawing…
The Kashmir Loom
Happy Lohri and Makar Sankranti everybody…… celebrations of these winter festivals gave me a reason to write about a niche brand in wraps and shawls Kashmir Loom; a creation of Jenny Housego and her Kashmiri partner Asaf Ali together with his brothers in Srinagar. Their “Lena cashmere” (commercially known as Pashmina) from the changra goats…
