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Handlooms galore

Up ahead, we’re breaking down some of the coolest, minimal summer clothing essentials to have on rotation in your wardrobe, all courtesy of the handloom fabrics of India. Whether you’re heading to the beach or pool, or it’s just another day at work - summer is already shining bright and hot in India, so our very own soft, textured handloom will have you covered this season. Indian skin tones are usually towards a warmer palette, so there’s nothing more soothing than beautifully redesigned local fabrics and prints. No matter whether we’re offered the international collections of Spring-Summer 2021, our local artisans are doing their best to give a modern face and feel to the centuries-old handloom techniques. With summertime here, comfortable clothing and attires that are breathable, at the same time colours and silhouettes supporting light and pastel shades having the warmth of the skin cool down, is all that we are set to witness.

Here are some of the most reincarnated silhouettes from handloom fabrics we can fashion ourselves in under the fiery sun:

White blouses or crop tops

Light-coloured linens in saris or skirts are the most comfortable things to pick out in this super-hot season, and a few off-white and white blouses are something one can invest well in. They are super easy to mix and match with organic prints based on off-whites and plain linens, khadi, or cottons. There are various fast fashion and local brands offering plenty of choices online for the same.

Linen suiting

Usually, Indian women have a thing and eye for tailored pieces, so try out tailored linen suits at work that are easy to carry, and snug in your customized fit. They look chic and solid, at the same time give a modern feel to your appearance. You can break the outfit separately in many different ways with a wear-and-repeat kind of routine. You can also team up jackets or shirts separately with different bottoms and style yourself as per the occasion.

Shirt dress smartly done

Shirt dresses are one of the smartest looking minimalist attire for the summer; leaving one side dropped for an off-shoulder look, with junkies in the neck, or putting the dress on top of your bikinis while walking at the poolside or beaches will make you a sight to behold. You can also team it up with a nice waist belt and gladiators to make a smart evening outing. The most preferred way of wearing a shirt dress is just out on smart kicks and letting your hair loose along your shoulders. Shirt dresses look super cool in handloom prints and cotton-based fabrics.

Single-strap slider dress

One can wear a clean-cut single strap slider in a loose fit for any day-time affair. It can be of any length as long as it’s loose and breathable for your body shape. Handloom fabrics look their best when you tailor or style them in a size larger. Body-hugging or a glove feel for the fabric is a total NO-NO! Getting a facelift from the vintage handloom qualities, you can have a pair of sunnies covering your eyes with a cute beaded bag to carry along with it.

Boho bottoms

Fun palazzos and cute high-waisted twists with belts attached to them, boho bottoms with floral or striped tops – these are matches made in summer land’s heaven. These pants not only look cool as hell but you can also actually put them on with your bikinis & pick some shirt to tie on top. It will keep you carefree, happy, and cool no matter the temperature.

Fashion for the sun

Summer fashion is not only about the perfect palette of bright colours, but it also includes all pastel hues. More than that, the season usually brings forward lots of local fabrics with bright colours, prints of flowers and fruits, with interestingly cut-out tops for baring your skin that tad bit. There are so many saris that are hand embroidered with a tinch of the Indian textile in various ways. And not to forget, linens with wrinkles are the best to exude the charm of an organic, earthy lifestyle and choices.