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Himroo- Historic handloom makes a fashion comeback
What is Himroo? Himroo is a handwoven textile with a rather intriguing history. Let’s begin with the word ‘himroo’ that originated from the Persian word 'hum-ruh' which means 'similar'. It is a replication of ‘Kum-khwab’, which was woven with pure gold and silver threads and was meant only for the...