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women weavers standing in front of their home in rural Assam

Working With the Same Weavers in Assam since 2019

Why does Arras continue to work with the same weavers in Assam? From building trust and maintaining quality to understanding the realities of handmade production, here's why long-term relationships matter...

Working With the Same Weavers in Assam since 2019

Why does Arras continue to work with the same weavers in Assam? From building trust and maintaining quality to understanding the realities of handmade production, here's why long-term relationships matter...

brown ahimsa handloom silk saree from assam

What Happens When You Order a Saree From a Smal...

What actually happens after you order a handloom saree from a small brand? From finding and checking your saree to folding, packaging, shipping and answering your messages, here is what...

What Happens When You Order a Saree From a Smal...

What actually happens after you order a handloom saree from a small brand? From finding and checking your saree to folding, packaging, shipping and answering your messages, here is what...

castor leaves in a wooden cart to be fed to eri silkworms

Is Handmade Actually Sustainable?

Is handmade automatically sustainable? We don't think so. We look at the less simple side of sustainability — water, natural fibres, silk, longevity, transparency, artisan livelihoods and keeping traditional crafts...

Is Handmade Actually Sustainable?

Is handmade automatically sustainable? We don't think so. We look at the less simple side of sustainability — water, natural fibres, silk, longevity, transparency, artisan livelihoods and keeping traditional crafts...

a silk scarf being woven on a traditional handloom in assam india

"But How Much Did You Pay the Weaver?” — What G...

Why does a handloom saree cost more than what the weaver was paid for it? From finding weavers in the interiors of Assam to transport, quality checks, photography, exhibitions and...

"But How Much Did You Pay the Weaver?” — What G...

Why does a handloom saree cost more than what the weaver was paid for it? From finding weavers in the interiors of Assam to transport, quality checks, photography, exhibitions and...

Warp and Weft: How Arras Silk Is Woven by Hand

Warp and Weft: How Arras Silk Is Woven by Hand

Ever wondered how an Eri silk saree is made? Learn what warp and weft mean and how handloom weaving transforms Eri silk yarn into fabric.

Warp and Weft: How Arras Silk Is Woven by Hand

Ever wondered how an Eri silk saree is made? Learn what warp and weft mean and how handloom weaving transforms Eri silk yarn into fabric.

Is Eri Silk Ethical? Understanding Ahimsa Silk from Assam

Is Eri Silk Ethical? Understanding Ahimsa Silk ...

Is Eri silk really ethical? Explore why Eri silk is called Ahimsa or peace silk, how it is traditionally produced in Assam, and what ethical fashion really means.

Is Eri Silk Ethical? Understanding Ahimsa Silk ...

Is Eri silk really ethical? Explore why Eri silk is called Ahimsa or peace silk, how it is traditionally produced in Assam, and what ethical fashion really means.