Navratri is a celebration of devotion, colour and tradition. Across nine nights, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga, with each day traditionally associated with a different colour in many Navratri celebrations. The colours commonly followed include yellow, green,...
The saree is a six-yard garment that lends itself to a wide range of occasions, from everyday wear to formal celebrations. The half saree, traditionally worn by young women in South India, combines a skirt, blouse and a draped dupatta or voni. Its structured silhouette and distinctive drape make it particularly suited to festive and ceremonial dressing.
A buyer looking at a handloom saree should pay attention to the yarn, weave, density and finishing rather than relying on the words “cotton” or “silk-cotton” on the product label. Those specifications have a far greater bearing on how the saree will look, feel and perform over time.
