How to tell real silk from synthetic before you buy — the burn test, the ring test, and what the weave should feel like under your fingers.
India's official handloom certification — where to find it, what the different marks mean, and why some genuine handlooms don't have one.
Everything to verify before spending ₹15,000–₹1,00,000 on a bridal Banarasi or Kanjivaram — from weave to weight to whether the zari is real.
Your handloom saree belongs outside the almirah.
The most common question we receive: "I have a beautiful handloom saree but don't know how to style it for everyday life." Here's everything you need to make your wardrobe work harder.
"My grandfather wove this same pattern for thirty years. I know every thread before I put it in the loom. That is what you cannot buy from a machine."
The Nakshapatta Edit
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