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

Pointelle Jacquard Knit

Pointelle Jacquard Knit

Pointelle jacquard combines decorative openwork detailing with knitted jacquard construction. Created using carefully placed holes and patterned stitches within the knit, it creates a fabric with improved breathability and a...

pointelle

Pointelle Jacquard Knit

Pointelle jacquard combines decorative openwork detailing with knitted jacquard construction. Created using carefully placed holes and patterned stitches within the knit, it creates a fabric with improved breathability and a...

Velour Knit

Velour Knit

Velour is a knitted fabric characterised by its soft surface and subtle sheen. Its fuzzy texture is created through a specialised process of looping and shearing the fabric surface, giving...

velour

Velour Knit

Velour is a knitted fabric characterised by its soft surface and subtle sheen. Its fuzzy texture is created through a specialised process of looping and shearing the fabric surface, giving...