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.

Structures

Jacquard Knit

Jacquard Knit

Jacquard is a knitting technique where patterns and motifs are knitted directly into the fabric rather than printed or embroidered onto the surface. By combining different stitches, yarns, and colours...

jacquard

Jacquard Knit

Jacquard is a knitting technique where patterns and motifs are knitted directly into the fabric rather than printed or embroidered onto the surface. By combining different stitches, yarns, and colours...

Pique Knit

Pique Knit

Pique is a knit structure characterised by its subtle raised texture and geometric surface pattern. Commonly used in polos and sportswear, its construction improves breathability and airflow while giving garments...

pique

Pique Knit

Pique is a knit structure characterised by its subtle raised texture and geometric surface pattern. Commonly used in polos and sportswear, its construction improves breathability and airflow while giving garments...

Ponte Knit

Ponte Knit

Ponte is a double-knit fabric known for its firmer, heavier, and more stable structure. Smooth to the touch with a subtle sheen and slight stretch, it creates garments that retain...

ponte

Ponte Knit

Ponte is a double-knit fabric known for its firmer, heavier, and more stable structure. Smooth to the touch with a subtle sheen and slight stretch, it creates garments that retain...

Drop Needle Rib Knit

Drop Needle Rib Knit

Drop needle rib is created by selectively dropping stitches within a rib knit, forming subtle vertical lines and textured variation across the fabric. This construction enhances breathability while creating a...

drop needle

Drop Needle Rib Knit

Drop needle rib is created by selectively dropping stitches within a rib knit, forming subtle vertical lines and textured variation across the fabric. This construction enhances breathability while creating a...

Interlock Jacquard Knit

Interlock Jacquard Knit

Interlock jacquard combines the soft, smooth feel of interlock knits with patterns knitted directly into the fabric. Its double-knit construction creates a fabric that feels thicker, softer, and more stable,...

interlock jacquard

Interlock Jacquard Knit

Interlock jacquard combines the soft, smooth feel of interlock knits with patterns knitted directly into the fabric. Its double-knit construction creates a fabric that feels thicker, softer, and more stable,...

Double Pique Knit

Double Pique Knit

Double pique is a heavier variation of traditional pique, created using a denser double-knit construction. While retaining the textured surface and breathability of pique, it creates a fabric that feels...

double pique

Double Pique Knit

Double pique is a heavier variation of traditional pique, created using a denser double-knit construction. While retaining the textured surface and breathability of pique, it creates a fabric that feels...