Handcrafted in Karnataka
Celebrate the spirit of 'Handmade' by encouraging rural craft & investing on mindfully crafted utilitarian products.
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Womenswear
A versatile line of women's clothing made from ambara charaka handspun &...
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Saree Blouses
Our comfort-fit cotton saree blouses, made from ambara charaka, a handspun and...
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Home Textile
Transform your living space into a haven of comfort with our belief...
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Stoles | Dupattas
Our ambara charaka handspun & handwoven cotton stoles & dupattas transcend mere...
Our Processes
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Cotton
We use 100% cotton & no synthetics. In pic: a cotton farmer in the Gadag district.
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Roving
Harvested cotton is ginned, & then carded, drawn, & combed to get the roving cotton.
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Spinning
Ambara charaka, a mechanical tool, is used by the rural women folk of north Karnataka to spin the yarn.
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Dyeing
If not natural-dyed, our yarn is Azo-free VAT dyed. In pic: our dyer in Gadag district.
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Warping
Warping is one of the most important processes of "designing" the textile. In pic: a ready warp frame.
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Winding
Ambara charaka handspun yarn is wound both on warp and weft bobbins.
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Weaving
Frame-loom is used to weave our fabric. In pic: a weaver on the loom in the Hubli district.
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Printing
We use reactive dyes for our hand block printing process. Our printing unit is in Bengaluru.
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Quilting
The women folk of North Karnataka engage in quilting, locally called 'Kowdhi' in their free time.
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Kasuti
The women artisans of Dharwad engage in our traditional "Kasuti" hand embroidery.
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Tailoring
Our skilled tailors have been working with us for the last 15 years. We use non-electrical sewing machines.
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Eco-packaging
Our thoughtfully designed packaging can be re-used & recycled at your home.
Blog posts
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Practicality Over Passion: Lessons from a Craft...
At Metaphor Racha, any success we've achieved is not solely due to my passion. Instead, it's the collective effort of our valued customers and the dedicated team behind the scenes....
Practicality Over Passion: Lessons from a Craft...
At Metaphor Racha, any success we've achieved is not solely due to my passion. Instead, it's the collective effort of our valued customers and the dedicated team behind the scenes....
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Sustainable Living: Small Intentional Choices f...
Sustainable Living: Small Intentional Choices for a Greener Future In an era where urban living often clashes with sustainability, we must be conscious of what and how we consume. While...
Sustainable Living: Small Intentional Choices f...
Sustainable Living: Small Intentional Choices for a Greener Future In an era where urban living often clashes with sustainability, we must be conscious of what and how we consume. While...
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A Guide to Meaningful Brand Support.
Exhibitions offer a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends and support the brands you believe in. In this guide, we'll delve into the art of meaningful brand engagement, ensuring...
A Guide to Meaningful Brand Support.
Exhibitions offer a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends and support the brands you believe in. In this guide, we'll delve into the art of meaningful brand engagement, ensuring...
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All You Need to Know About Quilts: History, Cra...
What is a quilt? A quilt is a bed cover made of two or more layers of cloth with a filling of wool, cotton, or polyester, held together by patterned...
All You Need to Know About Quilts: History, Cra...
What is a quilt? A quilt is a bed cover made of two or more layers of cloth with a filling of wool, cotton, or polyester, held together by patterned...