Fabric
Moodboard
Fashion Designer Anupamaa Dayal
never shies from going back to
authentic Indian weaves for runway
inspiration. She takes us on a route to
discover the world of Indian fabrics
your wedding celebrations.*RRG%X\V
Odisha’s rich textile heritage
is no secret to those who
appreciate fine hand-woven
fabrics. In the past five
decades, Boyanika has bridged
the gap between artisans and
buyers by bringing together
avarietyoflocalweaves:
the Ikat, Kotpad, Tassar silk,
hand-woven brocade, or Bombai
in silk and cotton. The brand
notonlyhelpscustomersbuy
authenticsarisbutalso
takes initiative in delivering
raw materials to the weavers
through the Yarn Bank.
boyanika.comBoyanika Textiles, Odisha
T+L PICK
Mother’s Instructions
My mother’s instructions on folding
dhakkaisarees were clear. That I should
changethefoldonthecreasestoreduce
anytensiononthedelicateweave.Forme
thismeanttheactoffoldingcouldgoon
forhoursasItouchedandplayedwithit.
Thedenselywovenborderlookedlikeit
hadbeenetchedwithablade.MASTER OF
THE GAME
Abdulaziz Alimamad Khatri
from Kutch,Boshakfrom
Kolkata,BharatShahfrom
Varanasi for Ekaya, and
handloom weavers from
Kuthampully are the best
at what they do.Ekaya Store, Varanasi.So Precious
TheGolden Muga Silk
from Assamis known for its durability and
is instantly recognisable for
its glossy texture and a natural
yellowish tint. We use this
fabric to make gowns.TheBenarasi Brocadefrom Varanasiis painstakingly made by local
artisans. The best saris can take
up to six months. We use this
heritage textile to make lehengas,
skirts, dupattas, and suits.FAST FADING
Patolaisoneofthe
most ancient weaves
of Gujarat, and is
fast fading. The
spinning, weaving,
anddyeinginpure
silk is an art form
that originated
700 years ago.
It needs to see a
resurgence before
digital replicas
take over.TRAVEL + LEISURE WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS
DAVID NOTON PHOTOGRAPHY/ALAMY; HINDUSTAN TIMES/GETTYIMAGES; COURTESY OF EKAYA; COURTESY OF BOYANIKA; SHUTTERSTOCK (4)