Guides
21 guides on choosing, wearing and caring for ethnic wear.
How to choose a chaniya choli for garba
Fabric, flare, weight and length: what makes a chaniya choli comfortable to dance in.
4 min read
Garba night checklist: jewellery, footwear and outfit care
What to wear with your outfit, what to carry, and how to store mirror work afterwards.
3 min read
Cotton, rayon, chanderi or silk: choosing a kurta fabric
Which fabric suits which weather and occasion, and how each one washes.
4 min read
How to measure yourself for a lehenga
The four measurements that matter and how to take them at home.
3 min read
How to store and care for a silk saree
Simple habits that keep silk from fading, creasing and losing its zari shine.
3 min read
How to drape a saree: the nivi style, step by step
The everyday drape most people wear, broken into six steps with the mistakes to avoid.
5 min readSaree fabrics explained: cotton, georgette, chiffon, silk and organza
How each fabric feels, drapes and behaves through a long day, and which occasion it suits.
5 min readChoosing a blouse for your saree: neckline, sleeves and fit
What to decide before you give the blouse piece to a tailor, and how to check the fit.
4 min read
Handloom or powerloom: how to tell the difference
Simple checks you can do yourself, and why handloom costs more.
4 min read
How to find your kurta size
The three measurements to take and how to read a size chart properly.
4 min read
Straight, A-line or anarkali: kurta shapes explained
What each cut looks like, what it pairs with and when to wear it.
4 min read
How to wash printed cotton so the colours last
First-wash steps for block prints and dark colours, and how to dry and iron them.
3 min readBandhani, leheriya, ajrakh and block print: Indian prints explained
How four well-known textile crafts are made and how to recognise them.
5 min read
What to wear to each wedding function as a guest
Mehendi, haldi, sangeet, wedding and reception: a practical outfit plan.
5 min read
How to store a heavy lehenga
Folding, wrapping and airing so the embroidery and fabric last for years.
3 min read
Five ways to drape a dupatta with a lehenga
From the classic one-shoulder drape to a hands-free style for dancing.
4 min read
How to style a co-ord set, together and apart
Getting several outfits out of one matching set.
3 min read
Mini, midi or maxi: choosing a dress length
Where each length ends, what footwear it suits and how to check before you buy.
3 min read
How to care for oxidised and gold-plated jewellery
Why plated jewellery darkens and the habits that keep it looking new.
3 min read
Matching jewellery to your neckline
Which necklace and earrings suit round, V, boat and high necks.
3 min read
One chaniya choli, several looks: restyling for nine nights
How to make one or two outfits last the whole festival without looking repeated.
4 min read