Dasnoor Ethnic Studio

12/09/2018

15/11/2017

The Herringbone stitch gets its name from the fact that it resembles the bones extending from the spine of a Herring fish. It also goes by the names catch stitch and plaited stitch.

13/11/2017

We have often heard of colour running from garments while washing – but do you know that colour from one dry fabric can rub off onto another dry fabric? This is called crocking which occurs due to mechanical actions like friction or abrasion.

10/11/2017

Post the Colonial rule, Indian textile lay in ruins. However, the modern textile industry was established in 1818, with the first textile mill at Fort Gloster near Calcutta.

08/11/2017

Textiles have been associated with India for centuries. Did you know, there is evidence of cotton production in India that dates back to 3000 BC?

07/11/2017

Did you know, a Gusset is the added piece of fabric in a seam or joint, to allow for easy movement – say in the armpit area of the apparel !

31/10/2017

Rich fabrics should not be limited to the festive or wedding seasons. Resplendent, lightweight and easy to drape, Chanderi sarees are great for any occasion! Shop this regal weave only at Dasnoor. Check-in on our page and win some surprise discounts! Don't forget to tag your friends :)

28/10/2017

We know you are guilty of packing away your festive wear until the next wedding comes along. But what for? At Dasnoor, get yourself timeless handloom fabrics and tops that you can wear every day. Check-in on our page and win some surprise discounts! Don't forget to tag your friends :)

26/10/2017

The end of the festive season doesn’t have to spell the end of colourful ethnic wear. Continue to sport the traditional look with unique Indian prints and colours at Dasnoor. Check-in on our page and win some surprise discounts! Don't forget to tag your friends :)

24/10/2017

Kalamkari literally translates to ‘the art of drawing with a pen’. Artists painstakingly paint freehand abstract designs and floral and animal prints on to the fabric, lending the fabric an exclusive look.

23/10/2017

India has a rich history when it comes to textiles. In fact, the textile arts flourished under the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar, till the late seventeenth century.