matka silk, monga tussar and chanderi. Our bridal lehengas are known for being light in weight in spite of their opulence . We feel strongly that a bride needs to be able to enjoy her own wedding.

When I got close enough, I could see my reflection in these ‘mirrors’. I had chanced upon a Tussar Silk Moth (Antheraea paphia). These moths are part of a group called the Emperor Moths or ...

Nita Ambani in a custom Sabyasachi lehenga made with Mochi Bharat and tilla-work detail on tussar silk. ... Nita Ambani’s royal saree from Akash Ambani And Shloka Mehta’s wedding. She wore Abu ...

Tussar silk sarees are known for their lightweight, airy texture and subtle elegance. They are made from a type of silk that is produced from the cocoons of wild silkworms, which gives them a ...

Once used mostly by old people to becoming a craze of the young, Tussar products have quietly shed their tatty taboos. "Many believe that Tussar is meant for sarees and dhotis for old women and ...

Similarly, in the traditional process, 5,000-7,000 silkworms lose their life in the making of a tussar silk saree. Handlooms, textiles and handicrafts department director Shovan Krishna Sahu said ...