Monk & Mei is a Conscious & Responsible Luxury Designer Women's Wear that every women can afford. A producer centric company started by tribal women and naxal youth in Odisha....
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Launched in 2018, Monk & Mei is a Mumbai-based brand that showcases the work of tribal women and youth karigars from rural parts of Odisha.While working as a management consultant...
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You are a paradox. You are faithful and yet detached. You are committed yet relaxed. You love everyone and yet no one. You are sociable but also a loner. You are gentle yet tough. You are passionate but can also be platonic. In short you are predictable in your unpredictability and bold underneath your beauty, just like Queen Nur Jahan, one of the most iconic, influential, and powerful queens of the Mughal Empire. Though raised in an ordinary family, she became one of the few Indian queens who had coins...
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Dating back to the 13th Century, velvet was first made in China. However, Cairo in Egypt became the first mass-producing hub for velvet, and Italy was the first European country to start fabricating it. Back in those days, velvet was made from silk, making it a luxury that the middle class could only dream of.Seduced by the softness and lustre of this piece of cloth, Europeans made velvet an irreplaceable part of their lives. The European Palaces were adorned with soft, lustrous and rich velvet. Not only for gowns and crowns but...
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Issh… Saga of an Indian Saree From her 12th grade farewell to her wedding and even beyond, Saree will always occupy a special corner in the closet of every Indian girl. It’s an age-old tradition passed on from grandmothers to their granddaughters. Its indomitable magic continues to mesmerize and spellbind people from all around the world. This nine-yard piece of cloth radiates an elegance that’ll never go out of style. The Birth of this Beauty: A Funny Story actually Creation of this timeless beauty is not some Indian mythological tale...
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The wedding season is finally here, a season wherein lifelong bonds and promises are made. It is a complete blast of Bollywood songs, dances, giggles, mouth-watering cuisines, and a good deal of age-old ceremonies. So, let’s dive in and figure out the significance behind these ceremonies and the perfect attire for each ceremony that would grab all the attention. The Ladies Sangeet This is the night that kicks off the wedding celebration. As the name suggests it is for all the ladies in the house and is primarily celebrated by...
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No matter what’s trending; somethings are always in, because they are irreplaceable. They’ve not fallen prey to the ravages of time and changing trends. And the Indian traditional attire Sari is one of these irreplaceable ensembles. Throughout the history of Indian culture, Sari has played an instrumental role in painting the beauty, elegance, delicacy and strength of Indian women. Even today it is considered as a symbol of pride, royalty and eternal grace. Undoubtedly, there is no other outfit that portrays the rich Indian culture and the elegance of Indian...
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Print on Print: The Ongoing Fashion Trend Several Scientific experiments have successfully proved that the human eye is naturally attracted towards symmetric patterns. No wonder some of the most iconic wonders of the world: The Taj Mahal, The Eiffel Tower and The Pyramids of Giza have a symmetric pattern. Similarly flowers, peacock feathers, butterflies, symmetric faces and the print-on-print fashion are so appealing. So, if you’re looking for a dress that subconsciously gets attention from the crowd, print on print is your go to solution. In a layman’s language print...
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She is gorgeous. She is love. She is grace. She is that naive girl you were at eight. She is full of wild dreams like you were at sixteen. She...
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A day dedicated to celebrating a brother and sister's uniquely witty and loving relation mustbe special, and a special day necessitates a special ensemble. There's no need to be concernedif you haven't yet put together your Rakhi ensemble. This year, though, the Rakhi celebrations will be a little different than normal. Seeing that weare all spending our time at home and avoiding social gatherings, it would be prudent tochoose a smaller gathering and adhere to proper safety precautions, especially during thefestival. That means washing your hands and other surfaces at...
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A woman is either beautiful or just plain lazy so goes the saying. It can be very challenging to go out of the way and find something that not only...
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WHAT TO WEAR ON THE SPECIAL DAYS OF YOUR CHILD? It’s your child’s day, Mom! Whether you go for a parent meeting or you are attending his annual day. Enjoying...
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