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DIY:: Five Amazing Clutch Purse Tutorials

Indian Block Print Placemat Clutch

As you start sewing, there are so many things you want to sew, there are so many things you make, not only for yourself but for friends and dear ones too! What could be a better idea than sewing a clutch purse for your soul sister's birthday gift!

At DesiCrafts, we sat down on a Sunday morning and selected 10 very easy-peasy DIY clutch purse ideas from some blogs which are hidden gems on internet.

You'll get 10 super cool clutch purse ideas and betcha, you'd want to make all of them. So, we bring it on.

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Sari Play: Five Creative Ways to Use Your Vintage Silk Saris

Six yards of silk combined with gold or silver, sheer Chiffon or Georgette and of course the cotton ones with embellished pallu these saris used to be part of my mother's wardrobe and now I inherit the treasure.  Some times saris get old and other times we would like to discard them because we have worn at too many occasions or if they are out of trend. In India, it's not very uncommon to exchange an old sari and other clothes for something that you need in the kitchen or any other part of the house.

Sari ideas
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Our Russian Connection and a Renaissance Dress was Born

It was May, 2015 when Elaine approached us to purchase a Banarasi fabric. We chatted over the email and she informed us that she intended to use the fabric for a renaissance dress. There were some back and forth on the shipping and other details and the fabric was on its way to the USA. The fabric has now taken form of a beautiful dress. 
Our Russian Connection
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