Silk made by the weavers of Akalpoush. Painted by Iti Rakshit.
Even before Oprah tried to wear one on air, the Sari had already caught the imagination of women all over the world who marvelled at its elaborate, graceful and elegant style. For Indian women, a sari is everything from a uniform to a style statement. With varieties like the cotton Dhakai of Bengal or the gorgeous silk Kanjivaram from the south, saris no longer need an introduction.
At Akalpoush, weavers still make silk and muslin with handlooms, going through every arduous step of the process manually. For more information on this village that could use your generosity, read on here. You can get a custom-made, hand-crafted silk or muslin sari for only $ 89.00!
Proceeds from sale of the sarees will be utilised to help the people of Akalpoush.
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