sarees

Weddings, weavers, and heritage: Choosing taant to support Bangladesh’s artisans

The country’s taant (handloom) industry — a vital piece of the nation’s cultural and economic fabric – is currently struggling under the weight of economic challenges. This season, our support for these artisans, who breathe life into traditional garments, is more important than ever.

Breathing new life into old sarees for a noble cause

The Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust (BANCAT) has taken a unique initiative that connects tradition, sustainability, and compassion. Their project, Alok Kantha, revives the cherished craft of hand-embroidered quilts using discarded sarees, turning them into something truly meaningful.

REFLECTIONS / The sarees and the stories we inherit

For the first time, I also found myself giddy over a male protagonist from the world of my father and uncles. The character of Nadeem, Selina's boyfriend, can be best described as a "man written by a woman".

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Weddings, weavers, and heritage: Choosing taant to support Bangladesh’s artisans

The country’s taant (handloom) industry — a vital piece of the nation’s cultural and economic fabric – is currently struggling under the weight of economic challenges. This season, our support for these artisans, who breathe life into traditional garments, is more important than ever.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Breathing new life into old sarees for a noble cause

The Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust (BANCAT) has taken a unique initiative that connects tradition, sustainability, and compassion. Their project, Alok Kantha, revives the cherished craft of hand-embroidered quilts using discarded sarees, turning them into something truly meaningful.

December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023

The sarees and the stories we inherit

For the first time, I also found myself giddy over a male protagonist from the world of my father and uncles. The character of Nadeem, Selina's boyfriend, can be best described as a "man written by a woman".