Journal - Teevra

Emerald green silk saree with a gold elephant border, mother of the bride saree

Mother of the Bride Saree: What to Wear, Function by Function

Buying Guide · Weddings Mother ofthe bride. A mother of the bride saree guide: the best colours, the right silk for each function, and how to stay comfortable from mehendi to reception. 7-minute read · Buying Guide Choosing a mother of the bride saree means dressing for several functions, many photographs, and long hours. Here is how to pick the…

Red and black Sambalpuri ikat saree with conch and wheel motifs, Sambalpuri saree

Sambalpuri Saree: Odisha Ikat in Conch, Wheel and Flower

Weave Spotlight · The Craft Sambalpuri saree:ikat from Odisha. The Sambalpuri saree of Odisha is an ikat weave of tie-dyed yarn with traditional conch, wheel and flower motifs. Origin, how to tell a real one, price, and care. 6-minute read · Weave Spotlight A Sambalpuri saree is dyed before it is woven, which is why its patterns carry that soft,…

Golden tussar silk saree with a painted floral border

Tussar Silk Saree: Wild Silk with a Natural Golden Glow

Weave Spotlight · The Craft Tussar silk:the wild one. A tussar silk saree is woven from wild silk, with a natural golden colour and a textured, matte finish. Origin, how it differs from mulberry silk, how to tell a real one, and price. 6-minute read · Weave Spotlight Tussar is silk with a difference: wild, textured, and naturally golden. Here…

Indigo and crimson Pochampally ikat saree with geometric patterns

Pochampally Ikat Saree: Tie-Dyed Yarn, Woven Pattern

Weave Spotlight · The Craft Pochampally ikat:dyed before the loom. The Pochampally ikat saree of Telangana is made from tie-dyed yarn, woven into soft-edged geometric patterns. Origin, how to tell a real one, price, and care. 6-minute read · Weave Spotlight A Pochampally ikat saree is dyed before it is woven, which is why its patterns have that soft, feathered…

Kanchipuram silk saree with a certificate, GI tag on a saree

GI Tag on a Saree: What It Means and Which Sarees Have One

Weave Spotlight · Quick Answer GI tag on a saree. What a GI tag on a saree means, which weaves carry one, what it does and does not promise, and how to check before you buy. 5-minute read · Weave Spotlight You have probably seen “GI-tagged” on a Kanjivaram or Chanderi listing. Here is what a GI tag on a…

Weaver’s hands at a traditional handloom, handloom vs powerloom

Handloom vs Powerloom: How to Tell the Difference

Weave Spotlight · Quick Answer Handloom vs powerloom. Handloom vs powerloom explained: what each is, why the price differs, and five signs that tell you which one you are looking at. 5-minute read · Weave Spotlight Handloom vs powerloom is the question behind most saree-buying doubts. The short answer is hands versus a motor, and the difference shows up in…

Supriya Mishra in a rust-red handloom saree, affordable handloom sarees from Teevra

Supriya Mishra: Affordable Handloom Sarees from Every Region

Customer Stories Supriya Mishra:variety that keeps growing. Affordable handloom sarees, excellent quality, and sarees from every region of India: a long-time customer’s review of Teevra. 4-minute read · Customer Stories Some customers leave a review after one order. Supriya Mishra has been ordering for years, and her view of affordable handloom sarees is simple: good prices, good quality, and more…

Handwoven linen saree with natural slubs, is a linen saree handloom

Is a Linen Saree Handloom? How to Tell

Weave Spotlight · Quick Answer Is a linen saree handloom? Is a linen saree handloom? A short, honest answer on what linen is, when it counts as handloom, and how to check before you buy. 5-minute read · Weave Spotlight Linen sarees are popular in summer, and the question we hear most is whether they are really handloom. The answer…

Striped teal and gold Maheshwari saree, a light silk-cotton Maheshwari saree

Maheshwari Saree: The Light Silk-Cotton from the Narmada

Weave Spotlight · The Craft Maheshwari saree:light, crisp, quiet. The Maheshwari saree of Madhya Pradesh is a light silk-cotton handloom with striped bodies and borders that look neat on both sides. Origin, how to tell a real one, and what it costs. 6-minute read · Weave Spotlight A Maheshwari saree is the handloom you reach for when you want something…

Pistachio green saree with golden zari, summer wedding guest saree

Summer Wedding Guest Saree: Light Handloom Ideas for April

Buying Guide · Summer Weddings Summer weddings:light handloom. A summer wedding guest saree that stays cool: the lightest handloom weaves, the best colours, and what to wear for a day function and an evening reception. 6-minute read · Buying Guide April weddings mean heat, long hours, and a lot of photographs. A good summer wedding guest saree is light, soft…