Kerala-based Indian Craftsmanship Graces Met Gala 2025
Made with love from Kerala, the homegrown brand Extraweave has brought its artisanal expertise to one of the fashion's grandest global stages for the third time. This is a remarkable achievement that connects Kerala to the fashion's biggest night of the year.
The carpet is royal blue was surrounded by golden daffodils, cascading floral barricades and shimmering hanging blooms. It did not just look stunning but brought an element of sustainability with it. The carpet was made using biodegradable sisal fibres sourced from Madagascar.
Founded by Sivan and his wife, Nimisha, Nyett is a luxury rug brand that dates back a century. Reportedly, the company was established in 1917 and is based in Alleppey, an area with a rich history in coir production. Extraweave runs a fully integrated facility where the entire carpet-making process, from raw fiber to finished rug, is done in-house.
Neytt frequently collaborates with global designers and artists to produce limited-edition rugs that tell compelling stories through design. Their clientele includes top-tier names such as Pottery Barn, Ralph Lauren Home, and IKEA, where they've been a steady supplier for over seven years.
One thing the brand stays true to is sustainability and they use raw materials like silk, sisal, seagrass, water hyacinth, lyocell, bamboo silk, linen, and recycled PET. Their page reads that they "believe in building a better tomorrow and that is why our products are made using natural materials."
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Punctuating most of the slick lapels, stylists called it the breakout trend of the night. At the Oscars again, brooches were front and and image consultant Rishi Raj—a self-confessed brooch addict— says that brooches are having a moment because people are craving individuality, especially men, who are finally embracing adornment in a big way. He says, 'For men, a brooch is the perfect gateway into jewellery. It's less intimidating than wearing a necklace or earrings.' The red carpet visibility has also created acceptability. International jewellery houses are keen to bring men into the jewellery fold, a reason why we see brooches on the red carpet. But brooches have been around since the Bronze Age when men used pins of flint or metal to fasten cloaks and tunics. By the 19th century, they were worn purely for historians note that brooches went out of style in the 1960s. Of late, though, editorials are full of 'ten ways to wear a brooch' hacks. 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'Jewellery is experiencing a vintage mood revival. Brooches are feeling fresh again, and they are the perfect gender-neutral accessory.' Ahluwalia says they get requests for customised brooches. 'I see a lot of people adding brooches to their bags, and I find that much more interesting than hanging a Labubu!' Even Tribe Amrapali, a brand known for traditional jewellery, has noticed a steady growth in this category. CEO Akanksha Arora says many factors are at play: first, the way we look at jewellery is changing—it's now about self-expression; second, vintage culture is having a strong moment; people want pieces with history, or at least something that feels like it could be passed accessories designer Paulami Saha works with fabrics but started making brooches to repurpose textile waste. 'I hadn't imagined that there existed an audience who might shy away from traditional jewellery, yet embrace brooches as their signature statement. This was a revelation.' 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The modern brooch is a free spirit: you can wear it on your shirts, waistbands, cinch or gather fabric on dresses or tunics, on any headgear and even clipped to chains, Raj says. Vinayak Modani, founder of Jaipurbased contemporary accessories brand Milk & Whisky, says people seek quirky picks with something unique like their stock market pin with a bull fighting a bear. He says, 'One should invest in a brooch box with a mix of brooches in various sizes and finishes.' What excites Arora is the trend of layering multiple brooches together like curating your own mini gallery on your outfit. Her tip: 'Start your collection with versatile, mediumsized pieces that work with multiple outfits. A classic floral, a geometric form, and something with a pop of colour make a great starter set.' Raj calls them wearable art—they don't need sizing and transcend trends. 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Time of India
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Indian Express
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