House of Articles

Stories from our studio — on fabric, craft, culture, and the thinking behind what we make.

Kerala

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.

Everyday Essentials

Karu: Everyday, Reconsidered

An introduction to Karu - everyday essentials shaped by fibre, feel, and a considered approach to design.

Materials

Suvin Cotton

Suvin Cotton

Suvin cotton is considered as one of the rarest extra-long staple cottons.  Grown primarily in Tamil Nadu, it is valued for its strength, smooth texture, and natural lustre. Its longer...

suvin

Suvin Cotton

Suvin cotton is considered as one of the rarest extra-long staple cottons.  Grown primarily in Tamil Nadu, it is valued for its strength, smooth texture, and natural lustre. Its longer...

Organic Cotton

Organic Cotton

Organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or genetically modified seeds, with a stronger focus on soil health and farming ecosystems. Soft, breathable, and versatile, it can feel crisp, structured,...

Organic Cotton

Organic Cotton

Organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or genetically modified seeds, with a stronger focus on soil health and farming ecosystems. Soft, breathable, and versatile, it can feel crisp, structured,...

Lyocell

Lyocell

Lyocell is a regenerated cellulose fibre made from wood pulp, known for its smooth hand feel and fluid drape. Lightweight, breathable, and moisture absorbent, it brings softness and movement to...

lyocell

Lyocell

Lyocell is a regenerated cellulose fibre made from wood pulp, known for its smooth hand feel and fluid drape. Lightweight, breathable, and moisture absorbent, it brings softness and movement to...

Bamboo

Bamboo

Bamboo fibres are known for their softness, breathability, and fluid feel. When blended with other fibres, bamboo can add smoothness and drape to fabrics while remaining comfortable in warmer weather....

bamboo

Bamboo

Bamboo fibres are known for their softness, breathability, and fluid feel. When blended with other fibres, bamboo can add smoothness and drape to fabrics while remaining comfortable in warmer weather....

Linen

Linen

Linen is made from flax - a natural fibre valued for its breathability, texture, and lived-in feel. Naturally lightweight and cooling, linen becomes softer with wear while retaining its characteristic...

Linen

Linen

Linen is made from flax - a natural fibre valued for its breathability, texture, and lived-in feel. Naturally lightweight and cooling, linen becomes softer with wear while retaining its characteristic...

Recycled Cotton

Recycled Cotton

Recycled cotton is made using pre- or post-consumer cotton waste, helping extend the life cycle of existing textile material. By reusing existing fibres, recycled cotton can help reduce textile waste...

recycled cotton

Recycled Cotton

Recycled cotton is made using pre- or post-consumer cotton waste, helping extend the life cycle of existing textile material. By reusing existing fibres, recycled cotton can help reduce textile waste...