From Mangalgiri silk and Pochampally ikat to Madhubani art and Kanjeevaram weaves, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Day sarees have become a signature tribute to India’s rich handloom heritage, blending tradition, symbolism, and leadership year after year.
Tag: Indian textiles
Wars Have Shaped Women’s Fashion Silhouettes Since World War I, Says Goan Designer Simran Dhond
Goan multidisciplinary fashion designer Simran Dhond said global conflicts have historically influenced women’s clothing, making silhouettes more functional, while speaking at a centenary lecture at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias in Miramar.
Dior Faces Backlash for Not Crediting India’s Mukaish Embroidery in $200,000 Coat
Luxury fashion house Dior is under fire for failing to credit the traditional Indian embroidery technique Mukaish used in a $200,000 coat showcased at the Paris Fashion Week, sparking accusations of cultural appropriation and oversight.
