12 June 2026 · 4 min · Vastrarupa Sourcing Desk
How we source Chanderi
A visit to the looms above the Betwa, and why we still buy by the than rather than the metre.
Chanderi silk cotton fabric, handwoven fabric sourcing
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From the studio
Stories on cloth, craft and dressing — written by our sourcing desk, design team, and manufacturing partners. Handwoven Chanderi. Chikankari embroidery. Small-batch cutting in Surat. Why it matters.
28 May 2026 · 5 min · Vastrarupa Design Team
Caring for hand embroidery
Chikankari and mirror work last for years if you treat the reverse of the cloth as carefully as the face.
chikankari care guide, hand embroidery washing
Read →4 May 2026 · 4 min · Vastrarupa Styling Studio
Festive dressing without the weight
Zari does not have to mean a heavy lehenga. A brocade kurta set can carry an evening.
light weight festive kurta, zari kurta sets
Read →19 July 2026 · 5 min · Vastrarupa Manufacturing Lead
The Vastrarupa difference: why manufacturing matters
How small-batch cutting and finishing in Surat makes every kurta fit differently.
small batch kurta manufacturing, handmade kurta production
Read →8 August 2026 · 4 min · Vastrarupa Design Team
Beyond the kurta: understanding Vastrarupa dupattas
Why a dupatta is not an accessory — it is the second part of the outfit.
dupatta styling guide, handwoven dupatta
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