Sarangi Journal explores distinctive objects, considered design, craftsmanship, art and adornment.
A universal symbol for the source of life, the Sun has been worshiped and accorded a preeminent status across varied cultures, mythology and religions. Hindu religious texts personify the Sun as Surya, the only form of divinity that is visible...
“Rain is grace. Rain is the sky giving to the earth; without rain, there would be no life.” ~John Updike Rain has an effect of making everything appear more beautiful – the grass seems greener, the trees appear fresher, the...
Kanjivaram saris are much sought after due to their beauty, quality and grandeur. The varied motifs are primarily responsible for this popularity. The weaving of these beautiful designs into the rich cloth is time taking and is worked upon with...
India has always been glorified and recollected as a country engaged with Colours, Festivals, Culture, Food, and Clothes. To a stranger, the varied traditions, colours and stories may seem like a chapter out of an epic tale. But every festival,...
Paisley – is a term describing a droplet-shaped motif . The traditional Paisley’s are made using the twill tapestry technique whereby the weft threads (horizontals) forming the pattern were woven back and forth around the warp (vertical) threads only where...
Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Varusha Pirappu or Puthandu in Tamil Nadu and Vishu in Kerala…it is time for traditional New Year celebrations. Famous temple cities in Tamil Nadu like Madurai, Kumbakonam and Kanjeevaram organize celebrations, often with local...
This week, we look at some Kanjivaram sari motifs that have stood the test of time for centuries. Unfailingly popular, these lovely designs are virtual must-haves in the collection of every Kanjivaram sari user. The annapakshi or mythical swan is...
International Women’s Day is upon us and continuing with our exploration of the world of colour, what better occasion than to muse over the inseparable link between women and colours? What are those colors that best capture the essence of...
Crimson, scarlet, ruby, or rose – red by any name universally stands for passion, danger, and love. As an instinctively identifiable symbol of the life force, red plays a seminal role in Indian cultural traditions. In Kundalini Yoga, red represents...
