Cotton mela

AS THE mercury soars, it is time to switch to breathable cottons. Cotton mela at Tarunee Loka, Habibulla Road, T. Nagar, (phone: 8283089/8280043) celebrates the onset of Summer with a cool collection of saris from all over the country. Gadwal, Kanya, Ikat, Mangalgiri, Poonga, Benarasi, Chanderi, Bengal and Poona cottons, besides an exquisite range sourced from Madurai and Coimbatore...the collection is impressive. Tie-and-dye, batik, bandini, patola, kalamkari, khadi, jamewar, kasuti, vegetable- dye, hand printed, block printed...the crafstmanship is a real tribute to tradition. That's not all. There is a fresh collection of Gadwal and jute silks and clothes for children. The range that comes in eye-pleasing summer shades is priced Rs. 150 upwards and part of the sale proceeds will go the Gujarat earthquake fund.

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