Fascinating History of 6 Indian Motifs That Took The Global Fashion Scene By Storm

As you hold any fabric that has been crafted by artisans across India, gaze at the motifs printed on it. There is a story behind each one of them. While one legend says that a bamboo pen ‘kalam’ was used to come up with the chintz motif pattern, another tells of how the paisley print came into being as people observed the swaying branches of the kairi tree. The narrative thread that you are about to read is woven of such legacies that exist behind some popular motifs. 1. Indienne   Indienne motif   If you have ever had a chance to stroll through the markets of France’s Provence, you would h...