Sohum Sutras

Gamcha has been an essential part of the handloom industry in India. Years have passed since the existence of this traditional cotton cloth has prevailed with India’s population. Gamcha is crafted with handmade Bengali cotton and most commonly found with check or stripes pattern. This collection aims to flaunt an aura of grace and elegance.   Flaunting the summer shades of icecream yellow, strawberry pink and pistachio green, this check gamcha saree is crafted with handmade Bengali cotton. The red border detailing gives it an edgy yet contemporary look. Gamcha  is a simple, mostly soft piece of cotton fabric, size of a towel, with multiple usage. From bathing towel to a bandanna protecting you from the sun.  Gamucha is produced as a primary handloom product by traditional weavers.   The handloom towel, or the  gamcha  as it is known in the heartland, is fast making its presence felt on the fashion scene.   I have paired my gamcha saree with ...

It is important to take into account how we produce and consume clothing, textiles, shoes, accessories, etc. We have to be conscious of our impact on the environment and our social responsibility. It is opposite of fast-changing fashion trends. Today the environment is degraded because of the enormous amount of waste we create when we trash our fashionable garments after few uses. The clothing industry is second most polluting industries in the world after oil. People do not want to recycle or reuse. Instead of adapting to fast-changing fashion trends, try to move towards slow fashion. Because of fast-changing fashion trends, garments are manufactured in developing countries. There is a demand for quick and cheap clothes and then there is a problem of disposing of them.  Some elements of the slow fashion philosophy include: buying vintage clothes, redesigning old clothes, shopping from smaller producers, making clothes and accessories at home, buying garments that last longer and...

Amer Fort is located 11 kilometres away from Jaipur in Amer. It is built on a hill and is a big tourist attraction for people going to Jaipur. It has majestic and large gates, cobbled path and overlooks Maota Lake. This fort is constructed with red sandstone and marble. There is Diwan-i-aam or hall for public audience, Diwan-i-khas or hall for esteemed/VIP people and sheesh mahal/ jai mandir- mirror palace. There is also sukh niwas which has cooler climate created artificially by winds that blow over water cascade in the palace. It was the residence of Rajput Maharajas. This palace and Jaigarh fort are connected by a passage. It has beautiful latticed windows from where the women saw outside. In the pictures below you will see the main palace ground, Diwan-i-aam, Diwaan-i-khas, second courtyard, sheesh mahal, sukh niwaas or sukh mahal (hall of pleasure), the fourth courtyard where zenana or royal women including mistresses lived.  This courtyard has many living rooms where the qu...