House of Articles

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

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.

Materials

Elastane

Elastane

Elastane is a synthetic stretch fibre valued for its flexibility, elasticity, and shape retention. Even a small percentage of elastane can improve comfort and ease of movement while helping fabrics...

elastane

Elastane

Elastane is a synthetic stretch fibre valued for its flexibility, elasticity, and shape retention. Even a small percentage of elastane can improve comfort and ease of movement while helping fabrics...

Polyester

Polyester

Polyester is a synthetic fibre known for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and shape retention. Lightweight and versatile, it is often blended with natural fibres to improve strength, longevity, and ease...

polyester

Polyester

Polyester is a synthetic fibre known for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and shape retention. Lightweight and versatile, it is often blended with natural fibres to improve strength, longevity, and ease...