Journal

Notes on cloth

How the fabrics behave, how the crafts are made, and how to wear both.

  1. Patola saree look: orange Modal Patola-print saree draped full-length, showing the geometric double-ikat pattern — Koshnika Craft

    Patola Saree Meaning: What Double Ikat Means

    A Patola saree is double ikat from Patan, Gujarat, with both warp and weft resist-dyed before weaving. Meaning, price tiers and a printed alternative.4 min read
  2. Craft

    Bandhani vs Leheriya: What Is the Difference?

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  3. Craft

    Kalamkari vs Block Print: How to Tell Them Apart

    3 min read
  4. Craft

    Madhubani vs Kalamkari Saree: Key Differences

    4 min read
  5. Craft

    What Is Bandhani? Meaning, Process and Sarees

    3 min read
  6. Craft

    Kalamkari vs Bandhani Sarees: Two Timeless Indian Arts

    2 min read
  7. Craft

    What Is Block Printing on Fabric? How It Works

    3 min read