A Chennai special in July 2009
Two exciting collections…
a)
Brass Tacks, Madras’ Summer Collection 2009 Western wear for women in Cotton handlooms
• July 9, 2009 onwards
About Brass Tacks: One of the primary goals at Brass Tacks is to use traditional textile crafts and to transform these fabrics into garments that are contemporary and urban. By re-articulating these fabrics as modern, cosmopolitan pieces, and reaching out to a wider customer base, Brass Tacks provides a greater demand for weavers, dyers and printers who produce quality work.
www.brasstacksmadras.com
b)
Kanchipuram Pattu sarees from Vasanthi Kalyansundar’s Sri Sai Creations, Chennai • July 23 – 28, 2009
- Silk and silk-cotton handloom sarees with traditional motifs like the peacock, hamsam, rudraksham and the classic gold temple borders.
- Saris in vibrant oranges, midnight blues, toned oranges and mehendi greens.
- A collection that integrates block printing and handloom weaving
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dāram, Hyderabad’s exclusive cotton handloom garment store works towards strengthening traditional weavers and small farmers.
dāram, Naik Estate, ICICI Bank Lane, Beside Airport Lane,
Begumpet, Hyderabad – 500016
Tel: +91 40 27765503. Fax: +91 40 27892905.
Timing: 11am to 8pm
Wednesday Closed
Email: daram.da@gmail.com
Website: http://daaram.blogspot.com/
