Sanskriti Vintage Blogs

LEHERIA – INDIAN HANDWORK (‘TIE & DYE’ METHOD - MULTICOLORED)

LEHERIA – INDIAN HANDWORK (‘TIE & DYE’ METHOD -...

Meaning:   ‘Leheria’ is a conventional dyeing style by which enticing designs like diagonal bands and wave motifs are created. 'Leher' in Hindi stands for 'wave' and ‘Leheria’ is a...

LEHERIA – INDIAN HANDWORK (‘TIE & DYE’ METHOD -...

Meaning:   ‘Leheria’ is a conventional dyeing style by which enticing designs like diagonal bands and wave motifs are created. 'Leher' in Hindi stands for 'wave' and ‘Leheria’ is a...

COTTON SAREES

COTTON SAREES

Human beings started to wear cloth from the primeval period onwards, and the first of its kind was cotton cloths. Cotton dresses are the generally accepted dress material in our...

COTTON SAREES

Human beings started to wear cloth from the primeval period onwards, and the first of its kind was cotton cloths. Cotton dresses are the generally accepted dress material in our...

Chikankari - The Knotty Knack of 'Shadow Work Embroidery'

Chikankari - The Knotty Knack of 'Shadow Work E...

Meaning:   The meaning of 'Chikankari' is 'embroidery' and the word is derived from the Persian expression, 'Chakeen' or 'Chakin' which relates to the formation of fine 'needle work' designs...

Chikankari - The Knotty Knack of 'Shadow Work E...

Meaning:   The meaning of 'Chikankari' is 'embroidery' and the word is derived from the Persian expression, 'Chakeen' or 'Chakin' which relates to the formation of fine 'needle work' designs...

BOMKAI – THE CONVENTIONAL INDIAN WEAVING METHOD (IKAT)

BOMKAI – THE CONVENTIONAL INDIAN WEAVING METHOD...

Meaning ‘Bomkai’ is a customary sari which is created by making use of the 'Ikat' dyeing technique. It is traditionally manufactured in the Odisha village of ‘Bomkai’ (the eastern Indian...

BOMKAI – THE CONVENTIONAL INDIAN WEAVING METHOD...

Meaning ‘Bomkai’ is a customary sari which is created by making use of the 'Ikat' dyeing technique. It is traditionally manufactured in the Odisha village of ‘Bomkai’ (the eastern Indian...

Pure Silk Sarees / Saris from India

Pure Silk Sarees / Saris from India

This article informs about sarees made with pure silk. Sanskriti India offers vintage pure silk sarees. Currently a sale is running 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' (add 3 to cart) - visit...

Pure Silk Sarees / Saris from India

This article informs about sarees made with pure silk. Sanskriti India offers vintage pure silk sarees. Currently a sale is running 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' (add 3 to cart) - visit...

GOTA WORK – GRACEFUL RAJASTHANI (INDIA) GOLDEN BAND

GOTA WORK – GRACEFUL RAJASTHANI (INDIA) GOLDEN ...

Meaning: ‘Gota work’ is an alluring Indian embroidery craft and is basically done in the Indian State of Rajasthan; for this special embroidery, golden zari ribbon is used.    ...

GOTA WORK – GRACEFUL RAJASTHANI (INDIA) GOLDEN ...

Meaning: ‘Gota work’ is an alluring Indian embroidery craft and is basically done in the Indian State of Rajasthan; for this special embroidery, golden zari ribbon is used.    ...