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The Vastranand Journal

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

Vastranand Saree Picks for October 2026: Navratri Edit
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Vastranand Saree Picks for October 2026: Navratri Edit

October is when India's festive calendar hits full swing. Navratri garba nights, Dussehra, and the season's...

Sep 17, 2026  ·  5 min read
Step Inside Vastranand Jayanagar for Exclusive Launch Perks & Store Offers!

Step Inside Vastranand Jayanagar for Exclusive Launch Perks & Store Offers!

Unbeatable Value in Namma Bengaluru: Step Inside Vastranand Jayanagar for Exclusive Launch Perks & Stor...

Sep 16, 2026  ·  3 min read
8 Sarees to Wear for Dhanteras 2026: Gold & Prosperity Hues
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8 Sarees to Wear for Dhanteras 2026: Gold & Prosperity Hues

Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, 6th November, two days before Diwali, and it is the day all of India shops ...

Sep 16, 2026  ·  5 min read
Narayanpet Sarees Explained: Telangana's Checkered Weave
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Narayanpet Sarees Explained: Telangana's Checkered Weave

If you have only ever shopped Kanjivaram, Banarasi or Pattu sarees, there is a quieter Deccan weave you are...

Sep 16, 2026  ·  6 min read
Diwali Saree Guide: What to Wear for Puja and Parties
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Diwali Saree Guide: What to Wear for Puja and Parties

Lakshmi Puja calls for tradition, Diwali parties call for shine — how to dress for all five days without re...

Sep 16, 2026  ·  2 min read
Karwa Chauth Saree Guide: Beyond Basic Red
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Karwa Chauth Saree Guide: Beyond Basic Red

Red rules Karwa Chauth for a reason — but which red, which fabric, and what else works? A complete guide fr...

Sep 16, 2026  ·  2 min read
10 Elegant Sarees for Mother of the Bride & Groom 2026
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10 Elegant Sarees for Mother of the Bride & Groom 2026

Wedding season 2026 is here, and while every eye is on the bride, the mother of the bride and the mother of...

Sep 15, 2026  ·  5 min read
We Are Officially Open in Namma Bengaluru!

We Are Officially Open in Namma Bengaluru!

Step Inside Vastranand’s Flagship Store in Jayanagar 📍 It’s official, Bengaluru! The long wait is finally o...

Sep 15, 2026  ·  3 min read
Reception Sarees: Pastels, Tissues and Modern Glam
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Reception Sarees: Pastels, Tissues and Modern Glam

Why receptions call for pastels, tissue and subtle shimmer — colour picks, fabric guide and styling for the...

Sep 15, 2026  ·  2 min read
Sangeet Night Sarees That Move With You
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Sangeet Night Sarees That Move With You

How to pick a sangeet saree you can actually dance in — fabrics with flow, colours that shine at night, and...

Sep 15, 2026  ·  2 min read
Polka Dot Sarees: The Festive Print to Wear in 2026
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Polka Dot Sarees: The Festive Print to Wear in 2026

Polka dots are having a real moment in Indian festive fashion right now, and for good reason. They are play...

Sep 15, 2026  ·  6 min read
Baby Shower Saree Guide: What to Wear for Godh Bharai
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Baby Shower Saree Guide: What to Wear for Godh Bharai

A baby shower — whether you call it Godh Bharai, Seemantham, or Valaikappu — is one of the softest, happies...

Sep 14, 2026  ·  5 min read
Mehndi Ceremony Sarees: Greens and Every Alternative
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Mehndi Ceremony Sarees: Greens and Every Alternative

Why green rules the mehndi, which shades and fabrics survive hours of wet henna, and the prettiest alternat...

Sep 14, 2026  ·  3 min read