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Most of the designs you wear from Prathaa has a story and here's your Khesh story ... In Jan 2016, team Prathaa decided to travel to Shantiniketan in West Bengal’s Birbhum district. It’s in the small town of Bolpur. It was here that Rabindranath Tagore established the Visva-Bharati University to promote a more liberated form of education. That’s how Shantiniketan became the seat of art and culture. The objective of our visit was an in-depth study of the various forms of weaves. We spent over a week with the weavers and artisans - lived and shared their lives. Inspired and motivated by their hard work and artistry, the team got involved in the creation process too… It was in Birbhum we stumbled upon Khesh weaving - a tradition which has been practiced for years. The weaving technique essentially involves tearing old sarees into thin strips - the warp has the new thread and the weft uses the thin strips of sarees. The weavers collect cotton sarees and it is the women who patiently tear the sari into multiple long strips. It is up to the weaver to match the warp with the weft and create designs. The beauty of a Khesh fabric is that the colour of the recycled weft fabric keeps changing, sometimes even within a single meter of fabric and that precisely is the uniqueness of this fabric. These handloom cotton fabrics are hand woven and the asymmetry/ irregularities in the weaves makes them exclusive.

Khesh
Rs. 2,999.00
Key Features : Handloom Cotton, Uncycled, Khesh, Ikat , eco-friendly Description :Loose Fit Red Khesh & Multicolor white ikat Asymmetrical Shirtdress with multicolor ikat detailing at lapel collar & tab sleeves.A perfect cotton red dress, Christmas wear for ladies, designed for the season. Styling tip :Can wear as an indo western casual dress or style it as a shirt or jacket on top & jeans or black fitted dress or jumpsuit.Versatile styling means more wear per garment, taking a step closer to sustainable clothing in style. Fabric Write up :Ikat is a fabric that is crafted by resist-dyeing the yarns before weaving the fabric. After the yarns are repeatedly dyed, it is woven into cloth resulting in beautiful patterns on the fabric.The beauty of ikat is the ‘blurriness’ that results on the fabric. The weavers are extremely skilled and work efficiently on a handloom to create the fabric.The handloom Khesh...
Key Features : Handloom Cotton, Uncycled, Khesh, Ikat , eco-friendly Description :Loose Fit Red Khesh & Multicolor white ikat Asymmetrical...
Rs. 3,499.00
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A bengali traditional blouse in white khesh and red gamcha frills. It has an opening of hook and eye on the back. The frills are made of Red Gamcha handloom fabric.  Styling tip: Style with our signature bindi saree or any saree of your choice. Specifications:            Fabric Khesh Colour White Neck Round Neck Sleeve Type 3/4th sleeves with frills Sleeve Length 3/4th Blouse Length 14’’ Fit Regular Pattern Bengali style Closure Hook and Eye Season All Seasons Occasion Festive / Casual   Model Stats: Model is wearing size S Adhering to our commitment, we at Prathaa, work with natural, breathable and hand woven fabrics. Each piece of fabric that creates your garments tells the life story of the artisans through their handwork, and also contributes to reviving the art by being a positive force towards maintaining their livelihood. The handloom Khesh weave has...
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A bengali traditional blouse in white khesh and red gamcha frills....
Rs. 3,499.00
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A bengali traditional blouse, with three quarter sleeves and frills. It is made from Red Khesh. The frills are made from strips of multi-colored gamcha fabric. It is especially beautiful to wear for Pujo or a Festive occasion. Styling tip: Style with our signature bindi saree or any saree of your choice. Adhering to our commitment, we at Prathaa, work with natural, breathable and hand woven fabrics. Each piece of fabric that creates your garments tells the life story of the artisans through their handwork, and also contributes to reviving the art by being a positive force towards maintaining their livelihood. The handloom Khesh weave has been very close to our hearts building our sustainability story stronger….. The exploration and understanding started when the team visited West Bengal’s Birbhum district. The weavers there collect cotton saree’s and the women patiently tear the...
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A bengali traditional blouse, with three quarter sleeves and frills. It...
Rs. 2,800.00
Key Features : Upcycled Fabric Patchwork Regular Fit Description : This vibrant blue maxi dress is made from Khesh, an upcycled fabric. The silhouette of the dress is mermaid cut. The pattern has a playful array of stripes. The Khesh weaving has warp in a new yarn and weft is with strips of thin cloth obtained by tearing old sarees length wise. Styling tip : Style this dress with white sneakers and dress it up jewelry. Specifications :           Fabric 100% Cotton Color Royal Blue Neck V-Neck Sleeve Type Sleeveless Sleeve Length - Garment Type Mermaid Dress Garment Length 50’’ Closure - Fit Regular Fit Pattern Stripes Season All Season Occasion Casual             Model Stats: Model is wearing size S Adhering to our commitment, we at Prathaa, work with natural, breathable and hand woven fabrics. Each piece of fabric that creates your garments tells the life story of the artisans through their...
Key Features : Upcycled Fabric Patchwork Regular Fit Description : This vibrant blue maxi dress is made from Khesh, an...
Rs. 2,400.00
Key Features: Handloom Upcycled Khesh Weave  Description: Another Chic and Smart collared blouse in the upcycled khesh weave. The bright and happy orange and the play of the upcycled khesh stripes in horizontal and vertical enhances the design detailing.The design speaks the versatility of the blouse which can be styled differently, each time you wear it. Styling tip: Versatile styling , with saree , skirt, dhoti or any other kind of bottom. Give it a boho look with a head band etc.  Specifications: Fabric Khesh Colour Orange Neck Shirt Collar Sleeve Type Elbow Length Sleeve Length 10'' Full Length 16'' Fit Regular Pattern Solid with upcycled woven stripes  Closure Front buttons Season Summer Occasion All Occasion
Key Features: Handloom Upcycled Khesh Weave  Description: Another Chic and Smart collared blouse in the upcycled khesh weave. The bright...
Rs. 2,300.00
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Adhering to our commitment, we at Prathaa, work with natural, breathable and hand woven fabrics. Each piece of fabric that creates your garments tells the life story of the artisans through their handwork, and also contributes to reviving the art by being a positive force towards maintaining their livelihood. The handloom Khesh weave has been very close to our hearts building our sustainability story stronger….. The exploration and understanding started when the team visited West Bengal’s Birbhum district. The weavers there collect cotton saree’s and the women patiently tear the sari into multiple long strips. The thin strips are then incorporated into new fabric. The weaver sits intently on his Hand Loom machine twisting and adding the thin strips of the sarees to fresh warp threads, to create the new and up-cycled Khesh weave.   The fabric develops stripes which can sometimes differ...
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Adhering to our commitment, we at Prathaa, work with natural, breathable and...
Rs. 2,400.00
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A Red khesh blouse with overlap jacket style collar. The blouse has bright yellow contrasting piping . The youthful and beautiful design which can really pump up a saree look. It has a side zip for functionality.  Styling tip: Style this blouse with a printed saree or any saree of your choice. Specifications:            Fabric Khesh Colour Red Neck Collared Sleeve Type Sleeveless Sleeve Length - Blouse Length 14’’ Fit Regular Pattern Solid Closure Zip Season All Seasons Occasion Festive / Casual   Model Stats: Model is wearing size S Adhering to our commitment, we at Prathaa, work with natural, breathable and hand woven fabrics. Each piece of fabric that creates your garments tells the life story of the artisans through their handwork, and also contributes to reviving the art by being a positive force towards maintaining their livelihood. The handloom Khesh weave has...
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A Red khesh blouse with overlap jacket style collar. The blouse...
Rs. 1,999.00
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: This black khesh sleeveless blouse is made from Khesh fabric. It is paneled to create an individual design. It has a zip on the side.   Styling tip: Style this blouse with a colour block or printed sareeof your choice Specifications:            Fabric Khesh Colour Black Neck Round Neck Sleeve Type Sleeveless Sleeve Length - Blouse Length 14’’ Fit Regular Pattern Solid Closure Zip Season All Seasons Occasion Festive / Casual   Model Stats: Model is wearing size S Adhering to our commitment, we at Prathaa, work with natural, breathable and hand woven fabrics. Each piece of fabric that creates your garments tells the life story of the artisans through their handwork, and also contributes to reviving the art by being a positive force towards maintaining their livelihood. The handloom Khesh weave has been very close to our hearts building our sustainability story stronger. The...
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: This black khesh sleeveless blouse is made from Khesh fabric. It...
Rs. 2,300.00
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit.   Description: A grey and orange blouse with box sleeves and shoulder cutouts. The back has a fancy cut-out with a tie which looks very appealing with sarees. Styling tip: Style with a solid coloured saree of your choice. Specifications:            Fabric Khesh Colour Orange and Grey Neck Round Neck Sleeve Type Box Sleeves Sleeve Length 10’’ Blouse Length 15’’ Fit Regular Pattern Colour Block Closure Hook and Eye Season All Seasons Occasion Festive / Casual   Model Stats: Model is wearing size S
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit.   Description: A grey and orange blouse with box sleeves and shoulder...
Rs. 2,200.00
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A black and white panel sleeveless blouse. The Khesh weaving technique essentially involves tearing old sarees into thin strips - the warp has the new thread and the weft uses the thin strips of sarees. The beauty of a Khesh fabric is that the colour of the recycled weft fabric keeps changing, sometimes even within a single meter of fabric and that precisely is the uniqueness of this fabric. These handloom cotton fabrics are hand woven and the asymmetry/ irregularities in the weaves makes them exclusive. Styling tip: Style this blouse with a contrasting saree for a chic look. Specifications:            Fabric Khesh Colour Black and White Neck V-Neck Sleeve Type Sleeveless Sleeve Length - Blouse Length 15’’ Fit Regular Pattern Multi-Solid Closure Zip Season All Seasons Occasion Festive / Casual   Model Stats: Model is wearing size S Adhering to our commitment, we...
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A black and white panel sleeveless blouse. The Khesh weaving technique...
Rs. 2,199.00
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A red and black khesh blouse in half and half pattern. It has a zip on the side for easy whilst wearing.  Styling tip: Style this blouse with any saree of your choice. Specifications:            Fabric Khesh Colour Red and Black Neck Crew Neck Sleeve Type Sleeveless Sleeve Length - Blouse Length 14’’ Fit Regular Pattern Panelled blouse Closure Zip Season All Seasons Occasion Festive / Casual   Model Stats: Model is wearing size S Adhering to our commitment, we at Prathaa, work with natural, breathable and hand woven fabrics. Each piece of fabric that creates your garments tells the life story of the artisans through their handwork, and also contributes to reviving the art by being a positive force towards maintaining their livelihood. The handloom Khesh weave has been very close to our hearts building our sustainability story stronger. The exploration and understanding...
Key Features: Made from handloom Khesh. Regular fit. Description: A red and black khesh blouse in half and half pattern....

Most of the designs you wear from Prathaa has a story and here's your Khesh story ... In Jan 2016, team Prathaa decided to travel to Shantiniketan in West Bengal’s Birbhum district. It’s in the small town of Bolpur. It was here that Rabindranath Tagore established the Visva-Bharati University to promote a more liberated form of education. Tha... Read More

Most of the designs you wear from Prathaa has a story and here's your Khesh story ... In Jan 2016, team Prathaa decided to travel to Shantiniketan in West Bengal’s Birbhum district. It’s in the small town of Bolpur. It was here that Rabindranath Tagore established the Visva-Bharati University to promote a more liberated form of education. That’s how Shantiniketan became the seat of art and culture. The objective of our visit was an in-depth study of the various forms of weaves. We spent over a week with the weavers and artisans - lived and shared their lives. Inspired and motivated by their hard work and artistry, the team got involved in the creation process too… It was in Birbhum we stumbled upon Khesh weaving - a tradition which has been practiced for years. The weaving technique essentially involves tearing old sarees into thin strips - the warp has the new thread and the weft uses the thin strips of sarees. The weavers collect cotton sarees and it is the women who patiently tear the sari into multiple long strips. It is up to the weaver to match the warp with the weft and create designs. The beauty of a Khesh fabric is that the colour of the recycled weft fabric keeps changing, sometimes even within a single meter of fabric and that precisely is the uniqueness of this fabric. These handloom cotton fabrics are hand woven and the asymmetry/ irregularities in the weaves makes them exclusive.

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