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From Farm to Loom: The Journey of Cotton in the Indus

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The Indus Valley Civilization, an ancient civilization that thrived thousands of years ago, left behind a rich legacy of textile craftsmanship. Among its many contributions, cotton played a crucial role in the textile industry of the Indus Valley.The extraordinary journey of cotton, spanning from the farms of the Indus Valley to the skillful hands of weavers on intricate looms, has built a strong foundation for the ethos of Prathaa.

Cotton Farming in the Indus Valley: The fertile lands of the Indus Valley provided an ideal environment for cotton cultivation. Dating back to the ancient civilization, cotton farming was a significant agricultural practice. The skilled farmers nurtured cotton plants, ensuring a bountiful harvest of fluffy white bolls. This expertise allowed for the sustainable production of cotton, the foundation of the textile industry.

Spinning Cotton: From Fiber to Thread: Once the cotton was harvested, the next step was to convert the raw fibers into thread suitable for weaving. Skilled artisans, predominantly women, would carefully spin the cotton fibers using handheld tools such as wooden spindles. This spinning process transformed the fluffy cotton into strong and fine threads, ready to be woven into fabrics of exceptional quality.



Weaving Wonders: Textile Techniques of the Indus Valley: The weavers of the Indus Valley Civilization were renowned for their intricate weaving techniques. Utilizing simple yet effective looms, they brought the cotton threads to life, weaving fabrics that showcased stunning patterns and designs. Combining various colors of cotton threads, they created visually captivating textiles, showcasing their artistic prowess and attention to detail.

The Legacy of Indus Valley Fabrics: The fabrics produced in the Indus Valley were highly regarded for their aesthetic appeal and functional properties. These textiles provided comfort and protection to the inhabitants, shielding them from the scorching heat prevalent in the region. The craftsmanship of the weavers and the quality of the cotton fabrics became highly sought after, even beyond the borders of the civilization, showcasing the influence and reputation of Indus Valley textiles.

Prathaa: Embracing Cotton Handloom to Beat the Heat: While the Indus Valley Civilization may be ancient history, the spirit of its textiles lives on. At Prathaa, we draw inspiration from the rich heritage of the Indus Valley to create stylish and comfortable garments. With a special focus on cotton handloom fabrics, Prathaa offers a range of clothing options designed to beat the heat while keeping you fashion-forward.

Explore Prathaa's exquisite collection of cotton handloom garments available for purchase.

Our commitment to using cotton handloom fabrics ensures that you stay cool and comfortable even in the hottest climates. The breathable and lightweight nature of cotton makes it an ideal choice for everyday wear. By embracing the traditional techniques of the Indus Valley weavers,we  celebrate the craftsmanship and elegance that have stood the test of time.

The journey of cotton in the Indus Valley, from farm to loom, was an extraordinary testament to the skill and creativity of the ancient civilization. The influence of their textiles continues to inspire us as we pay homage to the legacy of the Indus Valley through their use of cotton handloom fabrics. By embracing the comfort and elegance of cotton, team Prathaa ensures that you can beat the heat while remaining stylish and connected to the rich cultural heritage of the Indus Valley.

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"Prathaa - Weaving Traditions”, a eco-conscious sustainable fashion brand, was founded in the year 2016, with a noble mission to revive the forgotten handloom weaves and art forms of India and presenting them in a modern look and feel to the new generation. At Prathaa, we believe in nurturing and preserving the long forgotten sustainable Art and Weaves of India, along with creating a comfortable, distinctive and appealing contemporary indo western fusion fashion. 

Prathaa showcases its fabrics woven in different traditional weaves through appealing designs in women's wear, paying close attention to detailing, finishing, with rigorous quality checks, ensuring perfection in each...

"Prathaa - Weaving Traditions”, a eco-conscious sustainable fashion brand, was founded in the year 2016, with a noble mission to revive the forgotten handloom weaves and art forms of India and presenting them in a modern look and feel to the new generation. At Prathaa, we believe in nurturing and preserving the long forgotten sustainable Art and Weaves of India, along with creating a comfortable, distinctive and appealing contemporary indo western fusion fashion. 

Prathaa showcases its fabrics woven in different traditional weaves through appealing designs in women's wear, paying close attention to detailing, finishing, with rigorous quality checks, ensuring perfection in each of their outfits. Each and every piece of clothing from Prathaa is sustainably and ethically made by skilled artisans in 100% natural cotton and handloom, which are breathable and comfortable to wear.

Explore the Best Indo Western fusion wear handloom clothes at Prathaa

Give your wardrobe a sustainable and eco-conscious uplift. Shop exclusive contemporary handloom fashion from our wide range of collections ranging from trendy tops and blouses to classic bottoms, tunics and co-ord sets.. Level up your styling game with Prathaa’s latest collection of exclusive handloom ensembles.. 

Unleash Your Inner Style Icon with Prathaa's Women's wear Collection

Ready to redefine your wardrobe? 

Prathaa's womenswear collection is more than just clothes; it's a celebration of your unique style and exquisite weaving art forms of India. From elegant ethnic wear to effortlessly indo western fusion garments and statement-making accessories, we offer a thoughtfully designed assortment that empowers you to express yourself with confidence.

Dress Your Little Ones in Style and Comfort with Prathaa's Kids Collection

Let your child's personality shine with our vibrant and playful kidswear collection. We've designed a delightful assortment of clothing for kids, as well as mother-son and mother-daughter twinning sets, that will make your little ones feel playful, confident, comfortable, and ready to take on the world! Our kidswear is crafted with soft and breathable fabrics that are gentle on the skin and allow kids to move freely. Browse our online shop and find the perfect outfits to bring out your kid’s inner joy and confidence.

The Bindi Collection - Prathaa’s Branded Collection

Prathaa’s strongest visual brand identity is the red dot, the Bindi. A collection, where you will be able to deep dive into the core value system and brand language of Prathaa - Weaving Traditions along with its link to the historical significance of the red bindi through generations in India. The Bindi Collection, is Prathaa’s signature collection, celebrates every year, the successful journey of Prathaa towards the sustainable fashion dream as well as its birthday month, when the first step to this noble mission was taken. To read how and why Bindi became a part of the brand Prathaa read here.

Our Main Focus and Strength

An honest and simple revelation of the most commonly asked question: “Why Bindi?” It is not merely a design element for us; it goes much deeper, establishing our very existence.

The big round red Bindi has become the closest identity of Prathaa, over the years, taking us back to where it all started. More importantly, it answers “Why” Prathaa, began in the first place.

Our Founder has shared the story of Prathaa's inception on multiple forums, emphasizing the conviction in the “Why” of Prathaa and Bindi as its brand identity. It was conceived as a creative platform to provide sustainable livelihoods to our family of weavers and artisans, the talents behind India’s heritage art and weaves. Alongside this, we also aim to evolve a community of #prathaawomen who love, understand, respect, and cherish Indian heritage art/weaves and are mindful and conscious about their purchases.

“It is generally a tough and confusing scenario when we believe in the 'Why,' the purpose of our work (sometimes more than ourselves), with blurry lines of how and what, when we decide to proceed,” reflects Sukanya, our Founder, on her feelings during the early days when the idea of Prathaa, as vision, kept her awake at night.

The deeper we dived, the more lost the feeling was. Scribbling mindlessly became a stressbuster. In one such moment, the Founder of this stylish and unique women's clothing brand, Prathaa, experienced a certain solace while mindlessly scribbling shapes. Among them, the round shape brought immense focus, which her fidgety brain had been missing since the idea set in. Coloring and filling it with red felt empowering and immersed her in an innate strength of faith, never giving up on her dream.

A dream that had already started giving her sleepless nights.

“Focus and strength were all I needed to take the first step to create something from the small yet powerful idea planted in my mind and heart. This led to the creation of Prathaa - Weaving Traditions,” she says. The dots and lines (referring to the existing Bindi) gradually brought in aesthetic elements and formalized the logistics and processes of Prathaa, ensuring seamless functioning.

“The Red Bindi became part of the brand and the dream, even before the name Prathaa was coined,” our Founder says. Growing up, she passively observed the Red Bindi enhancing the personalities of women around her, incorporating it into her aesthetic sensibilities. The historical significance of the red bindi resonated wonderfully with the core values and brand language of Prathaa.

From this point, the process started falling into place like a jigsaw puzzle. There was clarity in what needed to happen to bring the idea to life. When it was time to graphically represent the brand, the Red round bindi, from where it all blossomed, became the foundation, providing the team with focus and strength to serve our purpose and community of #prathaawomen and family of weavers/artisans.

The Bindi, along with all its traditional interpretations, had a new meaning in our lives.

Every year around our anniversary month, we pay tribute to ourselves and everyone part of our journey by re-creating the Bindi in various artistic or woven forms. This celebration of our journey is also a grounding exercise for our Founder, Sukanya Bhattacharya, and Team Prathaa, pledging to keep learning (unlearning/relearning), creating, and growing in our Conscious Fashion Space, nurturing our community of weavers/artisans and #prathaawomen, without ever swaying from the core “Why” of Prathaa - Weaving Traditions.

What do we create now?

This slow commitment to a consciously mindful lifestyle has led to the creation of an eco-friendly, ethical, sustainable fashion brand.

Prathaa’s range of sustainable clothing started with women’s clothing, including handloom cotton dresses (casual/semi-formal/formal midi and maxi dresses for women), tunics, and tops for women. We also create interesting handloom cotton jackets for versatile styling and layering, including long coats, formal blazers, and casual jackets. Our comfortable and chic handloom cotton bottom wear includes skirts, formal ankle-length pencil pants, and casual designs like palazzos, balloon pants, layered pants, drop-crotch pants, dhoti pants, and many other fun designs.

The quintessential six yards “sarees” and blouses are definitely not to be missed. Our exclusive ready-made handloom cotton printed, woven, and plain sarees, along with our lovingly designed handloom cotton saree blouses, are versatile enough to be styled as crop tops or jackets. These pieces focus on simplicity and comfort without compromising design detail and fit.

Sustainable, ethically made Kids Clothing from Prathaa, launched in November 2020, includes soft and comfortable clothing for girls and boys. This category introduces kids to a conscious lifestyle at an early age, prioritizing their comfort and skin safety without compromising on fun and playfulness.

Style yourself everyday with a New Look - Rozaana

Prathaa’s Rozaana collection caters to all your needs to look beautiful and stylish everyday with unique indo western designs of handloom and sustainable dresses. This collection is solely prepared to provide quality, comfortable, and versatile day-to-day fashion, ensuring that each piece seamlessly integrates into your daily wardrobe. Wear them with confidence, knowing that you're making a sustainable fashion statement.

Shvet - A Collection that Reflect Purity, Innocence, Divinity and much more.

This Collection from Prathaa, embodies and celebrates the purity of the soul in every human while respecting the external imperfections that are relative, transient, and superficial with its appealing and bright “white” sunshine look. The collection has an exclusive range of white clothing styles, ranging from Shvet - White Victorian Blouse and White Convertible Dresses for Women to cute and stylish White Kidswear dresses. You can also find Twining Dresses for Mom-son and Mom-Daughter Duo.

Saanjh - The Kotpad Story of Handwoven Silhouettes

With this Collection, you can explore the wide range of handwoven silhouettes with a lot of layers, pockets and pivotal designs and in many vibrant colors like electric blue, yellow ochre and orange, which are used to signify the enlightenment from the worldly desires, depicted in black and white. Experience the transformative power of Saanjh and discover your own unique story within you with Prathaa.

All of this is available through online shopping on Prathaa - Weaving Traditions’ website. Let’s bring about small shifts and commit to a conscious, sustainable lifestyle today.

Best Sellers : 

Shvet - Victorian Blouse | White Linen Bindi Saree | Shvet- A-Line Panelled Dress | Shvet - Jamdani Flared Pants | Saundh Saree | Indigo and Red Shirt Dress | Black Flared Harem Pant in Jamdani Fabric | Shvet- Tunic Pant Set | White Mul Bindi Saree | Black Mandarin Collared Midi Dress in Jamdani Fabric | Shvet- Lungi Skirt | Black and White Jamdani Shirt Dress | Debi - Jamdani Three Tier Flare Dress | Shvet - Kaftan Mul Dhoti Set | Shvet - White Kaftan | Green Shirt Kaftan | White Bindi Shirt Dress in Jamdani Fabric | Shvet - Convertible White Dress | White Bindi Shirt Dress in Jamdani Fabric | Shvet - Jamdani Dhoti | Euphoria - Red Khesh Shirt Dress

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Ajrakh :  Reversible Handloom Cotton-Khesh, Ajrakh Scarf | Yellow And Maroon Half Angrakha Maxi Dress

Jamdani : Black and White Jamdani Dress | Black Mandarin Collared Midi Dress | Black Cape Jacket With Flared Sleeves 

Kotpad : Saanjh- Jumpsuit | Saanjh- Orange Spaghetti blouse | Saanjh- Notch collar Tunic