Ahaana - the quiet time before the sun breaks
Ahaana means dawn, that quiet time just before the sun breaks. The word itself reminds us of that deep relief we get with a sigh. This 11th-century design was traditionally used in Gujarat and research has shown that this precious and in-demand print was exported from Gujarat to Egypt and Indonesia during the medieval period.
REDISCOVERED AND RE-IMAGINED
Our artisan printers in India retrieved this original design from an old textile book and have revived it with stunning earthy tones, especially for Buddhi Threads
rich in tradition
This 11th-century design was traditionally used in Gujarat and research has shown that this precious and in-demand print was exported from Gujarat to Egypt and Indonesia during the medieval period.
sourced from nature
Rust iron with tamarind seed powder lays the foundation of the print's colour. It is then topped with alum solution and finished off with an indigo print
hand block printed
This multi-layered print involves multiple steps and 4 hand-carved blocks and a number of all-natural dyes.
eco pattern making
Each garmet template has been translated into a perfect technical pattern to ensure consistency, quality, right fit and reduced wastage.
