A curated guide to slow, sustainable living in India
A comprehensive collection of intentional brands. The makers, dreamers, and doers redefining luxury— where craftsmanship meets consciousness.
Amid Bhavnagar’s salt winds and silent courtyards, Princess Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil works to preserve what time has left behind. Surrounded by objects of memory since childhood, Princess Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil has grown into a custodian of art and heritage, shaping how we experience the past …
In our new section Samay: Reclaiming Time, we consider how the clock moved differently across the Indian subcontinent before the Industrial Revolution. In ancient India, time was understood as cyclical rather than linear, kaal that encompasses the cosmic dance of creation and destruction. And it …
Jigmat Couture is Weaving a Slow Fashion Revolution in Ladakh In the high deserts of Ladakh, Jigmat Couture is quietly redefining Himalayan heritage. The ethical and sustainable label founded by Jigmat Norbu and Jigmat Wangmo spins a compelling narrative of craft, wool, and conscious living. …
The ultimate guide to artistic baubles and demi-couture jewellery that evokes the splendor of India without breaking the bank The final embellishment piece to an ensemble is a doodad. Be it around your neck, waist, ankles, fingers, or wrists, jewellery is the ultimate act of …
Aangi is a garment woven with history. In the arid landscape of Shekhawati, Rajasthan, it tells the story of women whose hands, generation after generation, have crafted it with great finesse and artistry. The Aangi, a tight blouse paired with the flowing Ghagri skirt, is …
Accused of being too dowdy for the spotlight, sustainable fashion is now stealing the show at parties For years, conscious togs have been derided for being shapeless sacks that don’t serve at soirées. Well, times have changed, and so have we. Eco couture is bringing …