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Styling guides, festive inspiration and the craft behind India's favourite sarees — from the Vastranand family to yours.

9 Maroon & Wine Sarees to Wear This Wedding Season 2026
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9 Maroon & Wine Sarees to Wear This Wedding Season 2026

  Wedding season is almost here, and if you are building your festive wardrobe, maroon and wine deserve a...

Oct 4, 2026  ·  5 min read
Best Silk Blend Sarees to Shine Bright This Diwali 2026
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Best Silk Blend Sarees to Shine Bright This Diwali 2026

Diwali is almost here, and if your festive wardrobe still needs its showstopper, a silk blend saree is one ...

Sep 30, 2026  ·  6 min read
9 Traditional Saree Draping Styles From Across India
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9 Traditional Saree Draping Styles From Across India

A saree is one length of cloth, but India never wraps it just one way. Travel from Kolkata to Kerala and th...

Sep 25, 2026  ·  6 min read
Pichwai Sarees Explained: Nathdwara's Painted Temple Art
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Pichwai Sarees Explained: Nathdwara's Painted Temple Art

Every Pichwai saree you own carries a piece of a temple wall. The art began in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, where ...

Sep 20, 2026  ·  6 min read
Paithani Sarees: Maharashtra's Peacock Weave Explained
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Paithani Sarees: Maharashtra's Peacock Weave Explained

The peacock-pallu silk of Maharashtra — its oblique square border, tapestry technique, and how to wear the ...

Sep 7, 2026  ·  1 min read
Navratri 2026: 9 Saree Colours for Every Day of Garba
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Navratri 2026: 9 Saree Colours for Every Day of Garba

Navratri is here, and nine nights of garba, dandiya, and pujo mean nine chances to dress up. If you love th...

Aug 24, 2026  ·  6 min read
8 Traditional Maharashtrian Sarees Every Woman Should Own
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8 Traditional Maharashtrian Sarees Every Woman Should Own

Maharashtra has given India some of its most graceful saree traditions — the peacock-bordered Paithani, the...

Aug 22, 2026  ·  5 min read
From Pattu to Paithani: 4 Saree Styles That Never Go Out of Fashion | Vastranand
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From Pattu to Paithani: 4 Saree Styles That Never Go Out of Fashion | Vastranand

From Pattu to Paithani: 4 Saree Styles That Never Go Out of Fashion Fashion trends come and go, but some sa...

Jul 9, 2026  ·  5 min read
Paithani Sarees for Winter Weddings: Rich Fabrics for the Perfect Look
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Paithani Sarees for Winter Weddings: Rich Fabrics for the Perfect Look

Winter weddings bring a magical charm, and nothing complements the grandeur of such celebrations better tha...

Nov 17, 2024  ·  5 min read
Calling all Saree Lovers! Get Ready for Vastranand's Grand Debut!
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Calling all Saree Lovers! Get Ready for Vastranand's Grand Debut!

Mark your calendars, ladies! Monday, January 15th, is about to witness a revolution in the world of sarees....

Jan 15, 2024  ·  1 min read