Kolam: Understanding a Living Tradition
The geometry, ritual and quiet discipline behind South India's kolam and its influence on House of Agam.
House of Articles
Culture
Manuscript Conservation
Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts: A Visit to th...
Discover the palm-leaf manuscripts that inspired Ōlai, our Summer '26 collection. This visit to the Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts...
Indian Summers
The Best Breathable Fabrics for Indian Summers ...
A guide to beating the Indian summer heat with breathable fabrics like cotton, linen, bamboo, and lyocell blends. Learn why...
House of Agam
Evolution of South Indian Scripts: Ōlai 2026
Ōlai draws from palm-leaf manuscripts that shaped South Indian scripts - where material influenced form, and continues to inform design.
Culture
Kolam: Understanding a Living Tradition
The geometry, ritual and quiet discipline behind South India's kolam and its influence on House of Agam.
Manuscript Conservation
Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts: A Visit to th...
Discover the palm-leaf manuscripts that inspired Ōlai, our Summer '26 collection. This visit to the Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library explores their history, conservation,...
Indian Summers
The Best Breathable Fabrics for Indian Summers ...
A guide to beating the Indian summer heat with breathable fabrics like cotton, linen, bamboo, and lyocell blends. Learn why fabric choice matters in high...
House of Agam
Evolution of South Indian Scripts: Ōlai 2026
Ōlai draws from palm-leaf manuscripts that shaped South Indian scripts - where material influenced form, and continues to inform design.
Innovations
Organic Cotton-Lyocell
Blending organic cotton with lyocell combines the softness and breathability of cotton with the smoothness and fluid drape of lyocell. The resulting fabric feels lightweight, comfortable, and easy against the...
organic cotton-lyocell
Organic Cotton-Lyocell
Blending organic cotton with lyocell combines the softness and breathability of cotton with the smoothness and fluid drape of lyocell. The resulting fabric feels lightweight, comfortable, and easy against the...
Organic Cotton – Bamboo
Blending organic cotton with bamboo results in fabrics that feel soft, breathable, and fluid against the skin. Bamboo adds smoothness and a subtle sheen, while organic cotton brings structure and...
organic cotton-bamboo
Organic Cotton – Bamboo
Blending organic cotton with bamboo results in fabrics that feel soft, breathable, and fluid against the skin. Bamboo adds smoothness and a subtle sheen, while organic cotton brings structure and...
Organic Cotton – Linen
Organic cotton and linen create a balance between softness and texture. While linen contributes breathability and a dry, natural hand feel, organic cotton softens the fabric and adds comfort for...
organic cotton-linen
Organic Cotton – Linen
Organic cotton and linen create a balance between softness and texture. While linen contributes breathability and a dry, natural hand feel, organic cotton softens the fabric and adds comfort for...
Organic Cotton – Recycled Cotton
Organic cotton and recycled cotton are blended to balance softness, durability, and texture. While organic cotton brings comfort and breathability, recycled cotton adds a slightly more textured hand feel while...
organic cotton-recycled cotton
Organic Cotton – Recycled Cotton
Organic cotton and recycled cotton are blended to balance softness, durability, and texture. While organic cotton brings comfort and breathability, recycled cotton adds a slightly more textured hand feel while...
Organic Cotton-Lyocell-Elastane
This blend combines the softness of organic cotton and lyocell with the added flexibility of elastane. Smooth, breathable, and slightly structured, it offers ease of movement while helping the fabric...
organic cotton-lyocell-elastane
Organic Cotton-Lyocell-Elastane
This blend combines the softness of organic cotton and lyocell with the added flexibility of elastane. Smooth, breathable, and slightly structured, it offers ease of movement while helping the fabric...
Cotton – Polyester
Cotton and polyester are often blended to combine the softness and breathability of cotton with the durability and shape retention of polyester. The resulting fabric is comfortable, resilient, and easier...
cotton-polyester
Cotton – Polyester
Cotton and polyester are often blended to combine the softness and breathability of cotton with the durability and shape retention of polyester. The resulting fabric is comfortable, resilient, and easier...