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Counting 468 diamonds on this bridal mask

Will this extravagant gold number by Hyderabad-based Tara Sri jewellers make it to your trousseau? https://ift.tt/2YHdiqs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The neriyathu sari goes pan Indian

A FaceBook group experiments different drapes with the Kerala sari https://ift.tt/3b4CKeh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Everyday saris and flower stains in Save the Loom’s new line of contemporary kasavu saris

Save the Loom’s Olam, a new line of contemporary kasavu saris, is an attempt to help Kerala’s handloom community often disrupted by recurring floods and now, the pandemic https://ift.tt/3b6ARxD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch: Masaba and Neena Gupta speak on their Netflix series, 'Masaba Masaba'

Masaba and Neena Gupta on how their semi-fictional Netflix series, 'Masaba Masaba', saw them controlling their narrative and working with an all-women team https://ift.tt/2YG7bT7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How about a dash of kasavu on your mask this Onam?

Masks to match your festive gear https://ift.tt/32tkVBT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

J J Valaya takes the e-commerce route

J J Valaya is launching his e-commerce portal, and promises a ringside view of the luxury experience his designer label is known for https://ift.tt/31xDANJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Adaptive clothing brings choice to people with disabilities

Designers across the country are experimenting with inclusive designs with an aim to inspire independence and confidence https://ift.tt/2QkpEQD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Samsung Note20 Ultra 5G review: Pretty powerhouse

The Samsung Note20 Ultra 5G offers a distinct design and smooth function, complete with a stylus experience from The Hindu - Luxury https://ift.tt/34tqfHS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Preserving the famous legacy of weavers in Balaramapuram in Kerala capital

A designers’ collective and Thiruvananthapuram-based designers are joining hands for the initiative https://ift.tt/2QbGpgG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

These pyjamas won’t look out of place on a Zoom call

Sarah & Sandeep’s designer loungewear line of robes and pyjamas features pieces that go seamlessly from day to night https://ift.tt/3kZK6V2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Noise ColorFit NAV review: Inexpensive buy for fitness buffs

Noise ColorFit NAV smartwatch is an inexpensive buy for tracking your fitness but does it do much else? from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3iNTXeL

Jewels for the jumbos: on Space for Giants’ latest collab with Gemfields and Net-a-Porter

African conservation charity Space for Giants’ latest campaign features 15 capsules on Net-a-Porter and a jewellery line at Gemfields with Zambian emeralds and Mozambican rubies https://ift.tt/2Y9HDgU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘What is the best way to lose lockdown belly fat?’

Sports physician Dr Kannan Pugazhendi answers our readers’ questions on fitness from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2EeZU5e

Is digital fasting the new wellness trend?

Limiting social media activity to one platform, be it Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, could be your first step to taking back control from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2POdRd4

Watch | Why did gold prices spike in July?

A video explainer on the rise in gold prices around the world in July 2020 from The Hindu - Luxury https://ift.tt/311gBKt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

COVID-19 has changed how Ayurveda centres administer treatments

Ayurveda centres are taking extra precautions even as they take in patients for mandatory wellness treatments during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2PUjV3P

Waste not, want not: upcycled clothing and accessories for your post-lockdown wardrobe

Marie Kondo or not, we Indians can be big hoarders. As we emerge from lockdown, some fashion upcyclers to inspire and possibly help repurpose what we already have https://ift.tt/2Y2X0HZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

COVID-19 has changed how Ayurveda centres administer treatments

Ayurveda centres are taking extra precautions even as they take in patients for mandatory wellness treatments during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/31Lttnb

Gymming in a post-pandemic India, what does the future hold?

As the first wave of gyms starts functioning, how safe is it for you to get back on the treadmill? We find out from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/30U3r26

Watch: Five designers tell us what's behind the mask

Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Tarun Tahiliani, Gaurav Gupta and Rahul Mishra get candid about life in lockdown and more in a new series https://ift.tt/3kDV02w https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch | Centre scraps All India Handloom Board

A video on the Union Ministry of Textiles abolishing the All India Handicrafts Board and the All India Handloom Board https://ift.tt/33MTsxm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India’s craft sector needs more than selfies and hashtags

With the government scrapping the Handloom and Handicrafts Boards ahead of National Handloom Day can we expect a new and dynamic platform for craftspeople? https://ift.tt/30BUo5u https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tina Tahiliani Parikh on the anatomy of a fundraiser

The Baradari project, backed by Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan and fashion veterans, will aid weaver and embroiderer communities https://ift.tt/3fwD3PO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rise of room dividers

Privacy is the biggest victim of our housebound days. These screens will help increase your indoor real estate and create flexible spaces from The Hindu - Luxury https://ift.tt/30Ak1nc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The story of revival of korvai silk saris

These eighth generation Thanjavur-based weavers have been actively involved in revival and rejuvenation of korvai silk saris since 2009 https://ift.tt/3iclypG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

An entrepreneur from Kerala launches a handloom challenge

Anjali Chandran’s challenge is to help weavers in Andhra Pradesh. August 7 is National Handloom Day https://ift.tt/31mG6F6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

COVID 19: Karuna dolls spread hope and joy during the pandemic

Dolls giving health tips, artisans going digital, age-old looms getting modern makeovers. Here is to the innovative spirit of our handloom communities https://ift.tt/30vjB1B https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch | Masks are getting a luxurious make-over in India

A video on how masks made of gold, silver and diamonds are taking the Indian jewellery market by storm from The Hindu - Luxury https://ift.tt/31pqfpv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Mudi Rap’, a hard-hitting Malayalam song on haircuts, is going viral

Shilpa Susan Jacob from Kottayam in Kerala captures the story of her short hair in the home-shot rap number https://ift.tt/3keTZOo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Mudi Rap’, a hard-hitting Malayalam song on haircut, is going viral

Shilpa Susan Jacob from Kottayam in Kerala captures the story of her short hair in the home-shot rap number https://ift.tt/31lqodz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This Madurai boy is shaking up the techno pop game with his customisable pocket synthesisers

Rohith G, a 23-year-old music producer from Madurai, discusses his cost-effective pocket synthesisers and MIDI controllers, and why it could be a blessing for budding artistes https://ift.tt/31kk85t https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How to use the balance board to improve stability

Gain stability, strength, and efficiency, with these exercises on the balance board from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2D6fLDn

Video: Buying a road bike? Here's what you need to know

If you are planning on joining the global shift towards cycling, then our handy video guide will have you looking like a pro. from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2Phe5cA

Fashion for your peloton: How to kit up for cycling

If you are planning on joining the global shift towards cycling, then our handy guide will have you looking like a pro — with Italian bikes and clipless pedals https://ift.tt/33bAmR0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taiwan grandparents become Instagram stars modelling abandoned clothes

Chang Wan-ji, 83, and his wife Hsu Sho-er, 84, have racked up nearly 6,00,000 followers on Instagram over the last month as their attitude-filled fashion portraits went viral. https://ift.tt/2EG8Zob https://ift.tt/eA8V8J