In the long line of fashion evolution, we have been discussing globalization a lot of late. In the present and in the immediate past, or the contemporary, we know of Indian designers who have presented Indian fashion and won hearts. Older to that was the time when colonization happened in the world and while Indian […]
There was a time in history when the artisans and creative genius, be it in the field of creative arts, theosophy, literature, and many other disciples looked up to the royals and elites of the society for their patronage. The same was the case for the weaves and weavers. They relied on their royal patrons […]
Orange is a beautiful shade. Not as dark as red, not as light as yellow, a perfect in between. But why did we choose this color for our conversation today is also because of Ma Lakshmi. Our deities have many names owing to the different accomplishments they achieve and the different powers and qualities they […]
When we close our eyes and remember the popular avatar of Durga as Mahishasurmardini, our eyes see her motherly aura, taking a warrior form to protect her children from the wrath of the miscreants. This avatar is always richly covered in a golden allure and at JDS, we cannot think of any other attire but […]
For the lore is old and with reduced plinth areas, people are also opting to go minimal and sustainable with their closet sizes and what to put inside their closet. People are also becoming wiser for their personality types and augmenting their original selves in a more individualistic fashion. Sarees have begun to be seen […]
Hardly a month left and you will hear so many Eastern dialects and languages in your popular markets and why not… Durga Puja is right round the corner. Clothes will be made ready, jewelries be brought out of lockers, festive list for the puja be made ready and in homes that have their own Durga […]
Banarasi sarees have had a dream run for ages. We all remember the bridal pictures we have seen of our mothers and grandmothers who look ethereal in their beautiful sarees. The times have changed and we have to really think fresh. There are heirlooms lying in our wardrobes, or even there are beautiful authentic banarasi […]
The autumn, or Hemant as we Indians know it is a beautiful weather as the sharpness of Sun begins to diminish and cooler winds blow. In the fashion world, they also call it Fall because the nature assumes a different look with shedding the long standing leaves. The winter plants show up in palettes of […]
We have heard since our growing up years that India is a land of diversity. This is true even for the traditional attires and we know that each state has a women’s attire of its own. Our culture though has always taken geographical and demographical conditions and realities into its account instead of only focusing […]
History of Banarasi Saree: A history of silken legacy Kashi, as Banaras is still known is a city immemorial and is said to be the favorite earthly residence of Lord Shiv. The city, with each alley and lane telling its own story and singing a narrative unique to itself has for ages been a center […]