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This is a great read leading into Delhi Couture Week 2011. Shalini Shah speaks to a handful of this year's DCW designer to get their perspective on whether or not India has space for non-Bridal Couture. You can read more here.
The Indian Memory Project is an attempt to trace the history of India, its people, professions, development, traditions, cultures, settlements and cities through pictures found in personal family albums and archives. It was founded in February 2010, by Anusha S Yadav.
This picture is a family portrait taken of Arvind Hoon's grandparents' wedding. Lahore 1931. If you have awesome vintage family wedding pictures that you would like to share, please send them to us: info@ctcwest.ca.
After being raised in the Greater Toronto Area, these two passionate ladies packed their bags and moved to Bombay. They've been traveling all over India, learning about the history of textiles that are specific to certain regions of our Motherland, and then working with locals to bring their heritage and traditions back to the forefront of fashion.
Their latest line was developed in Banaras. This time, instead of traveling in a pair, the NorBlack NorWhite ladies invited their Moms to join them on their journey. Below is a beautiful glimpse into their world. You might want to watch it in full-screen to cach the sub-titles:
Delhi Couture Week 2011 kicks off this Friday. If 2010's DCW was any indication, there will be a lot of off-the-wall designs showcased this coming weekend. Amidst the maddness, staples like Manish Malhotra will undoubtedly bring some new ideas to the table for 2012 Brides.
Here is a clip of Manish Malhotra's 2010 DCW showcase.
Via my good friend Chiraag who runs Pardon My Hindi in San Francisco. Chiru is currently traveling Incredible India. Click here, or on the picture above, for more greatness.