by fathima | Jun 6, 2023 | Jophiel Fashion
The embroidery was introduced to India by Parsi traders who journeyed (by sea) to distant China in the 19th century. The craft as it stands today is a beautiful amalgamation of Chinese, Persian, Indian as well as Continental influences. The popular stitches used were...
by khushboo | Oct 5, 2021 | Jophiel Fashion
Farrokh Jijina When their grandmother Homai Tarapore would go out dressed in her heirloom gara saris and inherited jewelry, she would narrate stories about their origin to sisters Bombay-based Kainaz Tarapore and Firoza Shroff. That, combined with growing up in a...
by fathima | Jan 12, 2021 | Jophiel Fashion
Expensive original garas & kor sarees…lovingly wrapped in muslin cloths were prized possessions for Parsi women of yesteryear. Preserved with sandalwood sticks that kept moths & insects at bay, they were carefully wrapped in muslin cloth &...
by fathima | Jan 12, 2021 | Jophiel Fashion
Spruce up any look with the right Jophiel...
by fathima | Jan 12, 2021 | Jophiel Fashion
As team Jophiel sets out on its endeavor to nurture the centuries old craft forms of Parsi Gara embroidery & Indian Zardozi through their collection of bespoke handcrafted products, the overwhelming love from those cheering us on warms our hearts. Read the views...
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