A clear guide to velvet: what the pile fabric is, the fibres it is made from, where it shines in Pakistani festive and bridal wear, and how to care for it.
A styling guide to velvet outfits: the silhouettes, embellishments, colours, and occasions where the plush winter fabric truly shines, and where it does not.
A clear guide to net fabric: what the open-mesh fabric is, its types from tulle to nylon net, where it shines in festive desi wear, and how to care for it.
A styling guide to net outfits: the flared silhouettes, frills, overlays, linings, and embellishments where the sheer festive fabric truly shines.
A clear guide to georgette: what the drapey crepe fabric is, the fibres it is made from, where it shines in desi wear, and how to care for it.
Georgette is the fabric that moves. See the flowing anarkalis, shararas, gowns and sarees it sews best, plus the light embellishments and care it needs.
Raw silk is one of the most misunderstood fabric names. Learn what it means technically and in shops, what it sews best and how to care for it.
If georgette flows, raw silk stands. See the structured suits, lehengas and sherwanis it sews best, and the heavy embroidery that shines on it.
Both are fine summer cottons, but they feel and behave differently. Compare lawn and cambric on feel, climate, stitching and price, with a clear verdict.