Sohum Sutras

Here are five reasons why Ilkal sarees are known as the best traditional sarees. 1. Ilkal silk saree is a purely traditional saree because of its simple and traditional designs which can give every woman are pure Indian traditional look. 2. The sarees are not made from fake or low-quality materials. The saree is either made of genuine cotton,  or a mixture of cotton and silk or in pure silk as the need. 3. The unique feature of Ilkal saree is its pallu that consists of contrast colour (in this case red and white) alternate stripes woven in pure silk which looks really beautiful & unique. 4. The colours traditionally used are pomegranate red, deep blue, brilliant peacock green and parrot green for a traditional look.  5. The Ilkal sarees are now becoming a new trend. Nowadays these sarees are used to make a western dress which makes a fantastic & elegant look of a mixture of traditional & western. It gives a...

The Aga Khan Palace is one of the biggest landmarks in Indian history. It is located in the city of Pune, in the state of Maharashtra. During Gandhi’s Quit India campaign in 1942, the British imprisoned Mahatma Gandhi in this palace. Nowadays, the palace is open for tourists to learn more about the life of Gandhi and enjoy the surrounding gardens.  The Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in 1892. Aga Khan III was elected as the President of the League of Nations in 1938. He was also well renowned in the field of politics and sports. Later, in 1969, the palace was donated by Aga Khan IV with a humanitarian purpose. He wanted to help the poor struck by starvation in the area, and honour Gandhi and his philosophies by doing so. Historical Importance During the Quit India movement in 1942, Gandhi, his wife Kasturba, and his secretary Mahadevbhai Desai were interned at the palace by the British. Kasturba and Mahadevbhai passed a...

This chiffon saree from Satya Paul is from his latest March 2018 collection named "The Royal Bloom". Chiffons in Indian summers are light, breezy, flowy, fresh, rich, regal and can be worn at any time of the day and for any occasion. They look smart and chic. Handloom cotton has its own beauty and chiffons have their own elegance. Just let them be the way they are. Do not pollute them with embroideries, Swarovski, zari, zardozi, etc. Love them the way they are.