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* A theory of 4 handkerchiefs.

A recent TOI article said the most searched product in Jan 2023 so far is - Hankies. Further, they listed a few amaz(on)ing handkerchiefs to buy from Hexafun, Peter England,...

* A theory of 4 handkerchiefs.

A recent TOI article said the most searched product in Jan 2023 so far is - Hankies. Further, they listed a few amaz(on)ing handkerchiefs to buy from Hexafun, Peter England,...

* Effort, not wasted.

At Metaphor Racha, we have been using hand block printing as a craft for many years now. Not only do we have our exclusive wooden blocks, but we also use...

* Effort, not wasted.

At Metaphor Racha, we have been using hand block printing as a craft for many years now. Not only do we have our exclusive wooden blocks, but we also use...

* The making of Kubsa

How to design a KUBSA (Kubsa/ಕುಬ್ಸ means saree blouse in north Karnataka Kannada dialect)Travel to a middle-of-nowhere North Karnataka village. Don't worry if you look out of place. You are...

* The making of Kubsa

How to design a KUBSA (Kubsa/ಕುಬ್ಸ means saree blouse in north Karnataka Kannada dialect)Travel to a middle-of-nowhere North Karnataka village. Don't worry if you look out of place. You are...

* Cotton V/s Polyester national flag.

You have two options. Option 1:A farmer grows Jayadhaara cotton variety with other vegetables & pulses, which takes care of clothing & nutrition for all of us. The cotton is...

* Cotton V/s Polyester national flag.

You have two options. Option 1:A farmer grows Jayadhaara cotton variety with other vegetables & pulses, which takes care of clothing & nutrition for all of us. The cotton is...

* Traceability v/s Transparency

At Metaphor Racha, we have always shared information regarding various processes of textile making, methods of printing/embroidery, the people behind our work, the economics, the piechart & the works. We...

* Traceability v/s Transparency

At Metaphor Racha, we have always shared information regarding various processes of textile making, methods of printing/embroidery, the people behind our work, the economics, the piechart & the works. We...

* Those who taught me tailoring and life skills.

Recently, I wrote about body measurements & compared them to a saree blouse, & many of you appreciated it. Thanks. I have no formal training in fashion or pattern making,...

* Those who taught me tailoring and life skills.

Recently, I wrote about body measurements & compared them to a saree blouse, & many of you appreciated it. Thanks. I have no formal training in fashion or pattern making,...