Indian Handloom Crafts for the Modern Work Wear Wardrobe

Posted by parisha kumari on August 19th, 2022

The Indian heritage is full of rich distinctive deep-rooted cultures, and enriching arts and crafts. Every corner and every village of India offers something unique to the world. One of the most pronounced and appreciated elements is our handloom textile industry. With over 2000 years old heritage of the Indian textiles and handlooms, the fashion world today is extracting the fruits of this very old tree. These very handlooms or say handmade textiles are now also incorporated into our everyday life, through casual wear and also formal wear. The office is one place where the Indian textiles just brighten up with their beautiful motifs and prints.  Taavi is a brand, which brings to you textile crafts and designs like Ikat printed shirt, Bhujodi Shawl, Kalampari printed shirt, Indigo Nehru Jacket and so much more that will infuse a breath of freshness into your work wear wardrobe.

Each one of these crafts is developed in its own unique way. Kalamkari is literally painting with kalam, aka, pen, brush, or similar types of equipment. The prints of which are inspired by folklore. Ikat print is a unique kind of handloom where each thread is resist-dyed before weaving and then the individual warp and weft are weaved on the handloom. Traditional ikat handloom takes days to weave and the print’s uniqueness lies in the hand-crafted disparities. Bhujodi is also a kind of weave, that comes from a town called Bhuj. It’s utterly beautiful and has a warm, Indian essence to it. All of these crafts are seeped with the richness of Indian heritage and we’ve only just begun listing them.

The Indian crafts and textiles are crafted with years of expertise and their rich craftsmanship and colors add to your happiness through stressful work days. While you’re crunching numbers, making excel sheets, or drinking that same old coffee, your days can become mundane and endlessly long. To not fall into that sad rutt, make an effort to elevate your wardrobe with pretty prints, fascinating designs, and uplifting colors. The Indian handlooms are not just vibrant but also soothing and calming in nature. Take the chikankari work for example, the design is so softly embedded into the fabric that you keep running your hand through it while constantly going back to it to re-wear it. The chikankari palazzos from Saadgi are one such must-haves that your work-wear wardrobe needs. They’re so soft, comfortable, and stylish that not having them is a crime.

Fashion brands like Abhishti give us the richness of Banarasi silks in the form of co-ord sets that gives you the perfect work-to-party transitional ensembles. Banarasi silk is yet another age-old weave that comes from Varanasi and gives a luxurious, regal feel to the wearer. Talking of regal and luxe fabrics, we’d like to introduce you to Chanderi. Lightweight, with sheer texture and a luxurious feel, it borrows its name from a town called Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh. Chanderi Kurta from Indo Era is a piece that will enrich men’s formal wear wardrobe.

Stealing our hearts is the soft bandhani printed dress from Anouk that makes office meetings and evening teas a beautiful affair. Bandhani is an Indian textile craft that dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization and the Khatri community is known to be a pioneer of this very craft. Known for its signature small white dots pattern, Bandhani gives your workwear wardrobe a supremely rich essence. Imagine, the Indus Valley Civilization, that’s how rich India’s history is in textiles, crafts, and arts. Take your cultural heritage to work with these beautiful crafts in uber-chic designs that make a statement.