Tag: shadesofred

  • Letter # 1

    There is something about Arakku that feels deeply familiar. For many South Indian brides, Arakku is more than a colour. It is memory. It is tradition. It is often the shade of the Koorai Pudavai — the wedding saree that marks one of life’s most important transitions. Perhaps that is why I am always drawn…

  • Friday Kanchi#6

    Introduction Some saree enter your life as purchases. Others arrive as stories already in motion. This Kanchivaram silk is one such piece. It was the first saree my husband gifted his mother. Now it is gently continuing its journey with me. Beyond its emotional value, it reflects an older design sensibility. This design celebrates balance, restraint,…