Saree stories, styling & tradition
The Vastranand Journal
Styling guides, festive inspiration and the craft behind India's favourite sarees — from the Vastranand family to yours.
How to Wash and Store a Silk Saree at Home
Learn how to wash and store a silk saree at home, from testing the dye and using a mild wash to folding it ...
How to Identify a Pure Banarasi Silk Saree: What to Check Before You Buy
Learn how to identify a pure Banarasi silk saree by checking its fabric label, zari, reverse side and sheen...
असली बनारसी साड़ी की पहचान कैसे करें? A Shopper's Guide to Checking Authentic Banarasi Sarees
Learn how to identify an authentic Banarasi saree by checking the fabric, weave, zari, motifs and reverse s...
Beyond Sarees: Kurta Sets, Lehengas & Dresses at Vastranand
Beyond the Saree: The Ultimate Guide to Festive Kurta Sets, Lehengas & Ethnic Dresses While six y...
Banarasi vs Kanjivaram Saree: Which Is Better for a Wedding?
Banarasi or Kanjivaram for a wedding? Compare weight, weave, border and occasion, then see wedding-ready Ba...
Bhai Dooj Saree Gifting Guide: 5 Weaves She Will Treasure
The Ultimate Bhai Dooj Gifting Guide: 5 Timeless Sarees Your Sister Will Treasure As the festive ligh...
4 Lightweight & Easy-Drape Sarees for Sangeet & Mehendi Functions
Dance All Night: 4 Lightweight & Easy-Drape Sarees for Sangeet & Mehendi Functions When weddi...
5 Breathable Cotton & Bamboo Silk Sarees for Indian Office Wear
Ditch the Western Suit: Navigating corporate dress codes in the Indian heat requires a delicate balance: y...
Pehli Diwali 2026: Saree Guide for First-Time Brides
Your first Diwali as a bride — Pehli Diwali — is a milestone wrapped in diyas, new rituals, and a house ful...
8 Peach Sarees to Wear This Indian Wedding Season 2026
Peach is the colour of the season. It is soft enough for a morning mehendi, warm enough for a winter weddin...
Ikat vs Patola Sarees: Which One Should You Choose?
Both ikat and Patola sarees get their colour from a technique that happens before a single thread is woven:...
Organza vs Chiffon vs Georgette: Best Saree for Your Body Type
Organza vs. Chiffon vs. Georgette: Which Lightweight Fabric Flatters Your Body Type & Height? When shop...
Vastranand Saree Picks for December 2026: Winter Edit
December is the month your saree wardrobe works hardest. There are winter weddings to dress for, Christmas ...
