Saree historian Rta Kapur Chishti describes ... is embroidered by artist Hemchandra Dutt adding intrigue. Late 19th century nakshi kantha in cotton, hand embroidered with faces of Bengali poet ...

"The origin and purpose of nakshi kantha itself is a sustainable idea," Alam notes. "Kantha is created from old sarees, made into a blanket of stories. It fills our sleep with dreams and gives us ...

From organza to silk and nakshi kantha, designers have played around with sarees and blouses, taking care to keep at least one of the two plain, for a cleaner contrast. Paired with statement ...