For November Noon’s latest collection, Doraha, the textiles deserve the real fanfare — serving as the artistic inspiration behind the clothing. The centuries-old weaving techniques consider the traditional strands and materiality of what we wear. The resulting textiles are engineered to create intricacy of design and soft, supple textures.     A Memento of Textiles Like a skilled weaver, Doraha takes the many disparate threads and constructs a compelling narrative that’s culturally rich and emotionally engaging. Part historical survey and part odyssey, there’s a story behind the materials — recontextualised for modern-day, wearable silk essentials handcrafted in Benares. It begins with the impeccably smooth, self-textured fabrics crafted using the Tanchoi technique — first developed in the 19th century and devoid of...

A brave new world of textures India-born, New York-based artist Anubha Sood’s work has always been informed by texture. From fresh kelp, linen, and cotton woven into sculptural forms to experiments with her own collected hair, along with bacteria and seagrasses — she treats weaving as an intuitive process, often as an investigation into the environmental impact of the textile industry on India.  Here, we speak to her about how a trip to Bellandur Lake, Bengaluru educated her about the interconnectedness of the eco-system and why her first memory of textiles take her back to Sarita and Women’s Era magazines.  Image by Anubha Sood Portrait by Peter Selera Image by Anubha Sood You witnessed the environmental toll caused by the textile industry in your...

On her creative process transcending boundaries — and how that reflects in November Noon’s latest campaign Doraha  In the first half of her career, Kashmiri-Australian artist Priyanka Kaul designed clothing that illustrated traditional textiles in new and exciting contexts. Now, she has moved to London and developing a multi-faceted approach to art, design, and everything in between. Here, we talk to her about her new artistic journey and her collaboration for November Noon’s latest campaign Doraha.    You’re in London at the moment. How do you spend your days there? Yes, I am!  I moved to London from Australia a few months ago. It’s such a bustling hub of cultural events, people, and spaces. I’m generally just meeting fellow creatives,...

There’s something special about Benares. It may be the spiritual side of the place, which dates back to several centuries, or the richly saturated image of the Ganges at dusk; it may be the lively, colourful ghats or the many artists who hail from this holy city. Whatever it may be — it has magic and intrigue — some of it captured in November Noon’s latest campaign Doab. Here, we handpick a list of the books, artists, and films (in no particular order) that capture its high-octane spirit. THE BOOKS The Romantics : By Pankaj Mishra A critic-turned-novelist, Pankaj Mishra is famous in the literary world for signing authors like Arundhati Roy and Raj Kamal Jha. Mishra’s book, The Romantics,...