India's textiles are as varied and gorgeous as the landscape itself. No Indian state is without a rich heritage of indigenous textiles kept alive by generations of families. While the history of homespun cotton dates back to the Harappan civilisation, it is the geography of the country that has kept it relevant through the ages.

Ask anybody who likes their fashion statement to lead with 'comfort' — cottons and linens, with their wide variety of weaves are not only easy to wear, but also perfect for the climate of the subcontinent — especially its sweltering summers.