Stories from the loom
The Journal
Fabric care, design inspiration, maker spotlights, and notes from our travels to heritage mills across India.
How to care for silk: a maker's guide
Silk is forgiving if you know its language. Here is our atelier-tested routine for washing, storing, and reviving your silk yardage.
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Why linen dominates our summer edit
Belgian and Irish linen bolts are breathable, structurally honest, and age into something better than new.
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Velvet beyond couture: interiors edition
Designers are upholstering boutique hotels in cotton-backed velvet. We explore weight, nap direction, and colour fastness.
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The art of hand-block printing
A visit to a fourth-generation block-printing family in Jaipur. Every imperfection is the signature of a human hand.
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Zari embroidery: gold that bends
Real zari thread is wrapped in pure silver before gilding. We trace the supply chain from Delhi to the embroidery tables of Lucknow.
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Designer collaboration: Atelier Petal
Behind the scenes of our latest couture collaboration — 200 hours of handwork, one extraordinary bolt.
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