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What is Egyptian Cotton Fabric? The Luxurious Counterpart To Cotton?

18 September 201918 February 2021 by Shyama Laxman

Cotton is one of the most common fabrics known to mankind. It is safe to assume that we all have cotton in some form or the other, be it garments, accessories or home furnishings. I am sure that you would have come across the term ‘Egyptian cotton’ while browsing for cotton-based products on the net […]

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What Is A Seam? A Critical Component Of Garments & Accessories

7 August 20192 December 2020 by Shyama Laxman

Previously, we have learnt about the origins, compositions and uses of different kinds of fabrics. When talking about fabrics, I am certain that you have come across the term ‘seam’. How many times have we sighed in frustration when the ‘seam comes undone’ in our favourite top? Well, today we are going to learn a […]

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What is Bonded Leather? The humble counterpart of real leather

19 June 201924 September 2021 by Shyama Laxman

Many a times you would have come across a piece of furniture that looks like leather and feels just as luxurious. However, it’s not as prohibitively priced as real leather. Chances are you are looking at a product made of bonded leather. What is bonded leather you ask? Read on to find out all there […]

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What is Brushed Cotton? Taking Cotton Fabric to the Next Level

17 April 20193 March 2022 by Shyama Laxman

What is brushed cotton? When talking about fabrics, everyone has heard of cotton. It is made from the cellulose fibres of the cotton plant, which get spun into threads that are then woven into fabric. Cotton has been around for centuries with diverse species of the plant found Mexico, Australia and Africa. It won’t be […]

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What is Canvas? A Versatile Fabric That is Here to Stay

19 March 201918 September 2020 by Shyama Laxman

What is canvas? Canvas – it is safe to assume that most of us have come across this word at some point in our lives. Look around and you will find clothes, accessories and home décor items made of this material. As I write this blog, I am counting the number of canvas prints lining […]

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What is Taffeta? The Origins, Benefits And How It’s Made

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16 October 201818 February 2021 by Shyama Laxman

What is taffeta? We are constantly bombarded by images of celebrities at weddings; on the red carpet and at awards shows, looking resplendent in their flowing gowns and dresses. Many a times, the fabric used for these luxurious creations is taffeta, a crisp, stiff fabric with a slight sheen to it. While the name might […]

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What Is Leather? From Timeless to Rock Chic, It’s Here to Stay

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15 August 201824 September 2021 by Shyama Laxman

What is leather? It is safe to assume that everyone knows what is leather and most of us have at least one item of clothing or accessory that is made of leather. Derived from the hide of animals, leather is one of the oldest materials known to man and is used for making clothes, shoes, […]

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What is Crochet? From its Origins to Current Relevance

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18 July 201824 September 2021 by Shyama Laxman

What is Crochet? Most of us would have encountered crochet in some form or the other, whether as apparel or as accessories. The fine loop-like construction and the vibrant colours of the threads is an interesting way to break the monotony of items used for everyday fashion and living. It isn’t the name of the […]

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What is Jute? ‘Golden Fibre’ Is Here to Stay

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16 May 20183 March 2022 by Shyama Laxman

What is jute? We all have used gunny sacks, rustic looking bags, curtains and several other pieces of furniture or accessory, that have a lattice-like weave and a coarse texture. Chances are that these products were made of jute. But how many of you know what is jute? It is a natural fibre derived from […]

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What is Nylon? From Stockings To Ropes; A Versatile Fibre

18 April 201824 June 2020 by Shyama Laxman

What is Nylon? We all use umbrellas, stockings, socks, toothbrushes in our day to day lives. Most of us have also come across this term at some point or other. But have you ever stopped to consider what is nylon? How can one material be both plastic-like as in bristles and pliable as in a […]

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