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Caring for Silk Through an Indian Monsoon

Humidity, not wear, is what kills a good saree. How to store, air and fold silk between June and September so it survives to the next wedding season.

17 Jun 20265 min read

Fabric Guides

How to Tell Pure Banarasi Silk From a Convincing Copy

A ₹4,000 saree and a ₹40,000 saree can look identical under shop lighting. Five checks — burn, weft, zari, selvedge and paperwork — that separate them in under a minute.

11 Feb 20267 min read

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