Journal

Woven ⋮ Kota Doria

Kota Doria is a delicate Indian handloom fabric with airy texture and square-checked patterns, blending cotton strength with silk softness and sheen.

Woven ⋮ Handloomed

INDIA in BALMAIN is committed to sourcing, wherever possible, handloomed clothing and textiles. 

Woven ⋮ Kala

Organic and Kala cotton support artisans, reduce environmental harm, and sustain heritage traditions.

STITCHED ⋮ RALLI

Ralli quilts from Sindh and Rajasthan use bold patchwork of hand-dyed fabric, blending heritage, utility and creativity in pieces stitched with love.

STITCHED ⋮ Kutch

Ahir, Rabari, Jat and Meghwal communities of Kutch create rich embroidery traditions with mirrors, motifs and intricate stitches, reflecting heritage and identity.

STITCHED ⋮ KANTHA

Vintage Kantha quilts, stitched from recycled saris with running stitches, embody thrift, heritage and sustainability, linking generations through craft.

STITCHED ⋮ CHIKANKARI

Chikankari, Lucknow’s delicate white embroidery, blends tradition and elegance. Revived by designers, it remains admired for its fine stitches and floral motifs.

STITCHED ⋮ APPLIQUE

WHITE ON WHITE APPLIQUE Translucent hand stitched applique is created by using two different layers of cotton. The design is cut on a medium-weight layer and appliqued onto  a fine lightweight cott...

PRINTED ⋮ DABU

Dabu is a traditional Rajasthani mud-resist hand block printing craft using natural dyes, creating eco-friendly fabrics with unique veining and floral motifs.

PRINTED ⋮ HANDBLOCK

India’s block printing, famed for colourfast textiles and global trade since the 5th century, has survived colonial decline to inspire fashion worldwide today.