Notes from the atelier
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On craft, fit, weddings and the things we make.
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Made-to-measure Indian couture from abroad: video consultations, fittings and timelines
How to commission bridal or occasion wear from outside India: video consultations, measuring at home, fittings, shipping and what to plan.
7 October 2026 · 6 min read
5 October 2026 · 4 min read
Caring for an heirloom lehenga
How to store, air and clean a heavily embroidered lehenga so it can be worn again, and passed on.
3 October 2026 · 4 min read
Choosing a sherwani for your wedding
Silhouette, fabric, colour and fit: a short guide to choosing a sherwani that suits you, the season and the bride's look.
1 October 2026 · 4 min read
How to tell real zardozi from machine embroidery
Five things to look at when you hold an embroidered garment: the reverse, the wire, the stitches, the weight and the variation.
28 September 2026 · 4 min read
Juttis and mojaris: a guide to embroidered Indian footwear
What juttis and mojaris are, how they differ, how to choose and size them, and how to wear and care for embroidered Indian footwear.
25 September 2026 · 6 min read
What to wear to an Indian wedding: a guide for guests, by ceremony
A practical guide to dressing as a guest at an Indian wedding: mehendi, sangeet, the ceremony and the reception, with colour and fabric advice.
21 September 2026 · 5 min read
Zardozi, gota patti or chikankari? How to choose the embroidery for your outfit
Three embroidery traditions compared by weight, shine, occasion and care, to help you choose the right one for what you are wearing.
18 September 2026 · 5 min read
Bridal lehenga silhouettes explained: A-line, flared, mermaid and panelled
A guide to the main bridal lehenga silhouettes, who each suits, and how fabric and embroidery change the way a skirt falls.
15 September 2026 · 5 min read
What is Zarvenya? Bridal couture, woven in gold
Zarvenya is the bridal and zari line by Ozravé. What the name means, what it covers, and how a bridal commission works.
12 September 2026 · 4 min read
What does Ozravé mean? Ojas, ravi and the radiance within
The meaning of the name Ozravé, how to pronounce it, and why a Sanskrit idea of inner light sits behind an Indian couture house.