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Africa Fashion Exhibition – V&A London

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on July 1, 2022July 1, 2022
  • Fashion
Africa Fashion Exhibit

The Africa fashion exhibition is set to take place at the Victoria and Albert museum. It will attempt to recreate the narrative of Africa by showcasing its independence and creativity after decades of false assumption. […]

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History and guide of shirt dresses

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021
  • Fashion
Everything you need to know about shirt dresses

Everything you need to know about shirt dresses and how to choose the right style for you The shirt dress is a classic garment that has withstood the test of time. It’s a firm favourite […]

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History of Japanese Silk

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020
  • Heritage
Silk making in Japan

The evolution and significance of silk manufacturing in Japan Many parts of Asia and East Asia are well-known for their silk textiles. When we think about silk production, China is usually the country that comes […]

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Benefits of Bamboo towels

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on May 6, 2020July 14, 2020
  • Health and Wellness
Patra Bamboo towels

Organic, Soft and Skin kind: Patra’s Bamboo Towel Range Delivers Sustainable Luxury Probably the best thing after a warm and relaxing shower or bath is wrapping yourself in an extra-soft towel. That feeling of a […]

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Tips for Earth Day 2020

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020
  • Health and Wellness
Tips for Earth Day

Easy ways to help the environment and make the world a bit greener Earth Day 2020 is not only about celebrating our home, Earth, but also raising awareness of important issues, such as climate change, […]

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Kimono exhibition at the V&A

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020
  • Heritage
Kimono Exhibition

Patra explores the secrets of kimonos At Patra we have long standing relationship with silk – working with it to make beautiful garments and appreciating its quality as a fabric. We also enjoy delving into […]

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Silk used as money

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019
  • Heritage
silk used as money

A history of silk as currency We’ve always known that silk is a multifaceted fabric. From high quality clothes to luxurious home furnishings, silk is not only utterly soft but also extremely versatile; an ideal […]

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The history and evolution of skirts

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on July 12, 2019November 22, 2019
  • Heritage
The history and evolution of skirts

From Maxis to Minis and every skirt in-between If there is one type of clothing that has had a rich history through the ages, it is most definitely the skirt. From the straw-woven skirt dating […]

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Dior Exhibition

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019
  • Fashion
Dior at the V&A

Patra unravel Dior at the V&A If there is one designer that helped shape fashion in the 20th century, it is Christian Dior. He re-invented the female silhouette, while his “New Look” (a term coined […]

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Sustainable living

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on March 5, 2019April 3, 2020
  • Collections
Patra sustainable living

Ideas and tips for a more environmentally friendly lifestyle There is a lot of information out there about the need for sustainability and the different eco-friendly methods we should adopt. Living sustainably can seem expensive […]

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