A field guide to India’s living handloom traditions — the weaves, the regions, the artisans, and the sarees.https://indichandlooms.com/en-inhttps://indichandlooms.com/blog/chanderi-perfect-summer-saree/https://indichandlooms.com/blog/chanderi-perfect-summer-saree/Sheer, silk-cotton, weightless on the shoulder — there's a reason Chanderi has been the go-to summer saree of north India for four centuries.Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://indichandlooms.com/blog/spot-authentic-chanderi-saree/https://indichandlooms.com/blog/spot-authentic-chanderi-saree/Power-loom Chanderi imitations are flooding the market. Here are the five checks — sheen, sound, weight, butis, and the GI tag — that take under a minute.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://indichandlooms.com/blog/chanderi-vs-maheshwari/https://indichandlooms.com/blog/chanderi-vs-maheshwari/Both are silk-cotton, both come from Madhya Pradesh, both look similar to the untrained eye. Here's how to tell them apart and which suits which occasion.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://indichandlooms.com/blog/identify-authentic-banarasi-silk-saree/https://indichandlooms.com/blog/identify-authentic-banarasi-silk-saree/A practical, hands-on guide to spotting genuine Banarasi sarees — what to feel for, what the reverse should look like, and the GI tag check.Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://indichandlooms.com/blog/why-patola-sarees-take-a-year/https://indichandlooms.com/blog/why-patola-sarees-take-a-year/The mathematics of double-ikat — and the reason a single Patan Patola can carry a six-figure price tag.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://indichandlooms.com/blog/bengali-tant-cotton-revival/https://indichandlooms.com/blog/bengali-tant-cotton-revival/Once written off as everyday wear, Tant has become the unlikely hero of contemporary Indian wardrobes.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://indichandlooms.com/blog/beginners-guide-saree-drapes/https://indichandlooms.com/blog/beginners-guide-saree-drapes/Beyond the Nivi: nine regional drapes that show how a single six-yard cloth becomes a hundred different garments.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://indichandlooms.com/blog/caring-for-silk-sarees/https://indichandlooms.com/blog/caring-for-silk-sarees/Storage, folding, dry cleaning vs. home care, and what to do when zari starts to oxidise.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://indichandlooms.com/blog/what-gi-tag-guarantees/https://indichandlooms.com/blog/what-gi-tag-guarantees/Geographical Indication is everywhere on saree labels. Here is what it does and does not certify.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT