Parvai Speaks

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—...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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All The Glitters Is Not Gold - Parvai's Perspective To Real Zari
What does real zari mean to a patron today? Is it still relevant to choose real zari? And how can patrons today choose the zari purity that works best for them? Presenting Parvai's perspective to z...
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One of the distinguishing feature about Parvai is our eagerness to work on commissioned projects. And we are not talking about changing the body color or minor changes to pallu formats, but when we...
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SAMVAAD – IN CONVERSATION WITH VIDHYA RAGHUNATHAN
This interview with our patron Vidhya Raghunathan from USA covers three important aspects of her life. Her past (and how sari has come to symbolize her personal identity), her present (how she shop...
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AMUDHA – A PERSPECTIVE TO TECHNIQUE
What does it take for a sari to be displayed in museums, discussed in books & spoken about with reverence. Is it the colours, motifs & designs? Or is it the construction, technique & pe...
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