Parvai Speaks

A Story Woven in Pink and Purpose

Vasanthi and her Anupama In the world of handloom, there are creations that follow a pattern, and then there are those that break through it—quietly, gracefully, and with immense purpose. Anupama, ...

“I Walk with Parvai”

Dedicated to the women who have walked beside me, who saw Parvai not just as an idea, but as a shared dream.To those who lent me their faith, their time, their talent, and nurtured this vision with...

The Trees That See Us Through: Carving Time Into Print

A tribute to the woods that shape our craft and carry our stories. Types of Wood Used in Hand Block Printing in Jaipur Understanding the foundation behind every print begins with the wood beneath ...

A Tale of Two Timeless Prints from Rajasthan

Bagru vs. Sanganer: A Tale of Two Timeless Prints from Rajasthan Rajasthan’s textile legacy is a mosaic of intricate techniques and regional traditions. Among its most revered practices are the Bag...

The Soul of Hand Block Printing: A Parvai Perspective

Observations from Our Time in Jaipur, Sanganer & Bagru I. Where Water Flows, Craft Follows Traditionally, wherever water touched the soil of Rajasthan, a craft took root. Natural water bodies—...

Pernulo

The Pearl A pearl, derived from the Latin term "Pernulo," is also known as "Margarite," a name rooted in ancient Persian and Sanskrit, which translates to “son of the sea.” These stunning organic g...

The Antiquity Of Brass

Brass jewelry has adorned humanity for thousands of years, connecting ancient civilizations to modern fashion. This versatile alloy, combining copper's warmth with zinc's durability, creates beauti...

COLOURS FOR THE SOUL

The historical evolution of Indian textiles is marked by a remarkable synthesis of plant and animal fibers interwoven with mineral and botanical pigments sourced from the diverse ecosystems across ...

Parvai's Padma

The exquisite art of woven embellishing At Parvai, we hold a profound belief that the essence of any handcrafted product transcends its physical form, rooted deeply in the creative journey and intr...

Auspicious Kalyani

In this article, we discuss what Parvai feels adds to the auspiciousness of a sari. We have identified 5 factors which we feel are vital to make a sari feel auspicious these include: The usage of ...