The First Edit
Discover the Weaves
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Tant
Lightweight Bengal cotton, known for its airy drape and everyday ease.
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Jamdani
Intricate motifs woven into the fabric with remarkable patience and precision.
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Mulmul
Soft, fine and feather-light — made for effortless everyday elegance.
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Kantha
Bengal's celebrated storytelling tradition expressed through textile and stitch.
The Saree Journal
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How to tell Tant from ordinary cotton sarees
Cotton refers to the fibre, while Tant refers to a traditional Bengal handloom saree tradition. To identify a Tant, look beyond the label: examine the weave, lightness, drape, border, pallu...
How to tell Tant from ordinary cotton sarees
Cotton refers to the fibre, while Tant refers to a traditional Bengal handloom saree tradition. To identify a Tant, look beyond the label: examine the weave, lightness, drape, border, pallu...
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Why Bengal cotton feels different
Bengal's cotton sarees are loved for their distinctive combination of lightness, breathability and character. The yarn, weave and finishing all influence how a saree feels, while traditions such as Tant...
Why Bengal cotton feels different
Bengal's cotton sarees are loved for their distinctive combination of lightness, breathability and character. The yarn, weave and finishing all influence how a saree feels, while traditions such as Tant...
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A beginner's guide to Jamdani
A beginner's guide to Jamdani — one of Bengal's most celebrated handloom traditions. Discover its history, the intricate extra-weft technique behind its motifs, what makes it different from Tant, how...
A beginner's guide to Jamdani
A beginner's guide to Jamdani — one of Bengal's most celebrated handloom traditions. Discover its history, the intricate extra-weft technique behind its motifs, what makes it different from Tant, how...
