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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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What is Noil Silk?

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on November 8, 2018April 3, 2020
  • History & Science
what is noil silk?

The matt silk that is such a great fabric for womenswear At Patra, we pride ourselves on our silk knowledge. We select the purest, softest types of silk and thoroughly research the manufacturing process to […]

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