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Five Pleats by Poornima Menon

Locality: Glenfield, New South Wales

Phone: +61 435 007 581

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25.01.2022 These quarantine days have been difficult and lack lustre for most of us. So here are some beautiful hand-painted saree in Bishnupur silk to add some colour and glamour. These sarees are luxurious and very difficult to find and source, and so more than one piece in each kind is available. However these are limited too. If interested do place your order today. Delayed delivery due to the COVID restrictions. PS: The blue saree is not available.

24.01.2022 The Bewitching Baluchari Bevy The Galani Baluchari and Baluchari Sonachari PS : Check out the weaving video pinned on the top and you will appreciate the painstaking process involved in the weaving of these sarees.

24.01.2022 Another numero uno and classy evening hosted by Heart & Soul Productions. Once again we are very proud to be associated with this program. An evening not to be missed. If you haven’t booked your tickets yet, book them now before they are gone.

24.01.2022 The Paithani Parade !! In beautiful colours and gorgeous combinations. The pride of Maharashtra deserves a place in your wardrobe too !!

23.01.2022 With the COVID restrictions slowly easing, we will be easing back into business soon. I am in constant touch with my weavers to ensure they and their families are safe and supporting them as they are experiencing financial hardships. Thank you all for your support.

23.01.2022 From our family to yours ........

23.01.2022 As the COVID pandemic rages unabated, the weavers in India are facing tough times. I am doing all I can to support those who have reached out to me for monetary help. These Chanderi sarees are handwoven and hand block printed. There are sarees with Ajrakh, Barik and Warli prints. Pick your colour and print. All sarees under $100. Please inbox for orders PS: Please except delays as the postal system is rural and remote India is still not fully functional. ... #handloom #handmade #chanderi #ajrakh #batik #warli

23.01.2022 August 7 is celebrated as National Handloom Day. Handloom sector is a symbol of the Indias glorious cultural heritage and an important source of livelihood for most engaged in this art form. The Handloom sector is key to women empowerment as over 70% of handloom weavers and allied workers are women. The COVID pandemic has hit this sector very hard with a sluggish market and poor transpiration of raw materials. Five Pleats by Poornima Menon is behind the weavers and has sup...ported a few needy ones with loans and advance payments. When you purchase one of our curated saree you are making a difference in the lives of the weavers and artisans. #NationalHandloomDay #supporttheweavers #supportlocalbusiness

22.01.2022 Bangalore silk with Kantha embroidery. #kantha

22.01.2022 #A #Amazing #Ajarakh Things around me amaze me !! There are the expected and the unexpected, there are the predictables and the paradoxes !! The trees that flower and the buds that bloom, the incessant rain and the rainbow at the end of it all - there is a wonder in them all. But what amazes me the most is the relentless and indomitable spirit of nature. A fortnight ago I took a trip the the Blue Mountains (New South Wales) and travelled through the bush fire ravaged landsc...ape. The fresh sprouts of leaves and fresh branches sticking out magnificently from the charred trunks of trees was an amazing sight to behold! It seemed the embodiment of hope and resilience. The saree of the day is an Ajarakh on Mashroo. This amazing fabric is a hand woven mix of cotton and silk. As you can see the saree has the appearance of glistening silk on the outside, but what cannot be seen is that it conceals the soothing feel of cotton on the inside. #AtoZofsarees #AtoZofemotions #AtoZChallenge PS: We have a beautiful collection of Ajarakh on Gajji silk and raw silk. Inbox for details. Start your own collection of A to Z in handmade weaves and embroideries.

21.01.2022 #sambalpurisaree #SambalpuriHandloom August 1 is celebrated as Sambalpuri Day. The main idea of this day is to celebrate the art, language, tradition and culture so the current generation get to know more about the Sambalpuri culture. The Sambalpuri sarees are known for incorporating traditional images like shells, wheels, wildlife and flowers and have deep symbolism with the culture of native Odisha. Red, black and white colours represent the true Odia culture. The highpoin...t of these sarees is the traditional craftsmanship of the Bandhakala or the tie-dye art, also known as Sambalpuri Ikat. These hand woven sarees are very popular and the various varieties include Sonepuri, Pasapali, Bomkai, Barpali, and Bapta saris. Most of these sarees have been named after their places of origin and are popularly known as Pata. Five Pleats by Poornima Menon have curated Sambalpuri sarees directly from the weavers and artisans from Sambalpur. These are just some of the sarees. Do visit the studio to view these sarees and add one of these exclusive sarees to your collection. See more

21.01.2022 Wishing all our patrons and well wishers a very happy Durga Ashtami.

20.01.2022 To all our friends and well wishers

20.01.2022 The beautiful weaves of Odisha No saree collection is complete without one of these. Pre-orders only ! Inbox for details !

19.01.2022 A beautiful amalgamation of 2 arts of Gujarat - Bandhej with Ajarakh. There are more combinations and colours available. Inbox for details.

19.01.2022 Beautiful Baluchari silks from the looms of Bishnupur. These sarees are exquisite and exclusive. Available on order only! Pick yours now !! They wont last long !!

18.01.2022 A proud Indian Australian promoting and celebrating Indian heritage and culture in Australia. Happy Indian Independence Day to all my fellow Indians where ever you are.

16.01.2022 #NationalHandloomDay #PromoteHandloom

15.01.2022 #B #Brave #Baluchari A popular saying goes thus, When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Acts of bravery are attributed to those in war zones and battle fronts, but the truth is that we all meet with adverse situations at different junctures in our lives and we often surprise ourselves with our own tenacity and will power. Overcoming our own fears is one of the greatest acts of bravery. When life pushes us into a corner our fight/flight mode triggers and our decis...ion at that moment shapes the end result. I recall my initial months in this new country. The social aspect of the lifestyle was no big deal as change had been the only constant in our nomadic lifestyle. The trying part was the professional side. I have been a teacher all my life and hence could think of nothing outside the education sector. While waiting for the completion of some formalities with the DEC, I got my very first job with the Smith Family as the coordinator of their Learning for Life scholarships. But the job came with a prerequisite - able to drive as the role involved house visits. Getting a licence wasnt the difficult part, driving to completely alien places was ! With no GPS and relying heavily on the hard copy of the road maps, the idea of driving alone to strange locations in the new city petrified me. But I was not one to back off ! I had to conquer my fears. My will power and my tenacity got me through those hurdles. Now as look back, I feel mighty proud of what I had achieved !! Those were my absolute brave moments. The saree of the day is a Baluchari silk. Baluchari sarees feature beautifully hand-woven mythological figures and stories on Silk, which make them unique and distinctive. Since the weaving community mainly resides in Bishnupur area of West Bengal, they are also known as Bishnupuri sarees. Baluchari sarees are famous for the heavy, intrinsic brocade work on the pallu. The saree is a piece of history reflecting the social practices from a particular era. It is a craft that also documents history. Five Pleats by Poornima Menon has an enviable collection of Baluchari silks. Inbox for details. Start your own collection of A to Z in handmade weaves and embroideries. #AtoZofsarees #AtoZofemotions #AtoZChallenge See more

15.01.2022 The movie Shakuntala Devi is the talk of the town. The story of the mathematical genius has caught everyones attention. We have curated for you a saree that would appease the mathematician in you. This hand woven ikat from Odisha is a beauty. Who would like to own it. Inbox for details. This is a saree has to be prebooked.

15.01.2022 Chanderi sarees are beautiful, light weight and truly a saree for all occasions and can be worn any time of the day. While there are exquisite sarees with zari work, there are also hand block printed ones that ooze simplicity and charm. Here is Razia in one such Chanderi hand block printed saree. The fabric of the saree is a silk and cotton blend. Thank you Razia for making this elegant saree from Five Pleats by Poornima Menon your own. Inbox for details and prices of all kinds if Chanderi sarees.

15.01.2022 #NationalHandloomDay #handwoven #maheshwarisaree Video 4 - weaving of a Maheshwari saree

14.01.2022 Utkal Laxmi silk saree is a classic example of hand weaving in which traditional wooden looms are used to weave these exquisite and artistic pieces. Only a master weaver can create something as exquisite as this one. The particular Utkal Lakshmi silk saree has beautiful flower motifs very precisely encompassed in squares in the body of the saree and the border has the traditional rudraksha motifs. Inbox for details. Make this one the pride and joy of your collection.

14.01.2022 Let us celebrate the spirit of Easter everyday. Let us rejoice life and all its givings. From US to YOU - Happy Easter !

14.01.2022 #khadi #handloom #handmade Informative piece of information about khadi, cotton, handmade and mill produced sarees and other garments. There are a number of people selling cheap imitations of the original. Dont make your decision to purchase based on the price but the quality and the authenticity. When the produce is labour intensive and individualistic, the prices will be higher than the mass produced machine made ones. All sarees painstakingly curated by me for my brand ...is handloom and handmade. Each and every piece comes from the weavers looms and the artisans table. Absolutely nothing comes from the mills or the machines. Poornima Menon See more

14.01.2022 Gorgeous Gadwal sarees for your draping pleasure. The colour combinations are bright and beautiful. Only ONE piece in each kind. Avail a 10% discount if your pre-order your saree. Book your saree today. Layby facilities available.

12.01.2022 Gorgeous Baluchari silks !!

12.01.2022 I believe in creating a brand that speaks for itself. And through this brand I have created a family of friends and well wishers who enjoy draping Five Pleats by Poornima Menon. These are people who return time and time again as they love the quality and respect the work of the artisans. Featured here are two such saree enthusiasts who love the brand and find it synonymous to trust and good quality. The saree divas of Five Pleats by Poornima Menon - Sonali is in a leheriya saree with an Ajarakh Pallu in Gajji silk and Rattandeep is in a Himroo pure silk georgette. Thank you gorgeous girls

10.01.2022 Déjà vu moments ! How quickly time flies ! Thank you to all who have been and continue to be part of this beautiful journey.

09.01.2022 When the artisans get creative and merge two art forms together, they create magic like these. Gujarati beauties painstakingly curated just for you by Five Pleats. These are unique pieces and available on pre-order ONLY. Please inbox for details.

09.01.2022 Just THREE exclusive pieces of the Dongria cotton saree available. Grab one before they are gone. Inbox for prices.

08.01.2022 A beautiful double ikat saree available on order. Who would like to make this piece the pride and joy of your wardrobe ? A statement piece !

08.01.2022 ** Business Post ** Call me to book an appointment. To ensure social distancing is followed, not more than two people allowed in the studio. Inbox for contact details. ... Currently on display - Silks - Kanchipuram brocades ** Baluchari silk ** Odisha silk ** Gadwal silk ** Pochampally silk ** Himroo silk ** Chanderi silk Chiffons/ georgettes ** zardosi ** shadow work ** sozni embroidery ** cutwork ** Bandhini ** Ajarakh ** Kantha ** Lambani ** Ilkal Also a handpicked collection of cottons from various states to suit every budget.

07.01.2022 The handwoven sarees from Odisha belong to a class of their own. The wide variety includes Sambhalpuri, Gopalpur tussar, Khandua Pata, Saachipaar, Pasapalli, Utkallaxmi, Nabakothi and Bichitrapuri, to name but a few. The weaves of Odisha are a reflection of her cultural ethos with each intricate weave giving it a distinct personality. The thread work, motifs and vibrant colours make the handwoven sarees rich and desirable. They turn heads wherever they go making an unmistaka...ble style statement. These sarees are for life and can be passed down for generations, making it a prized heirloom. Add these exquisite weaves to your collection by making a this curated Five Pleats piece your own. Please inbox for further details.

07.01.2022 A simple yet beautiful hand printed Chanderi saree.

06.01.2022 Our Bandhini sarees - beautiful and exclusive Inbox for details

05.01.2022 Exclusive Dongria cotton - only one piece available. Make this one your own before it is gone.

05.01.2022 Mekhela Chador - do you have one of these in your collection ? A two piece saree, very beautiful and a breeze to drape. It is the traditional wear of women from the Assam. A unique attire that will make you look a million dollars ! A ideal one for those who like to drape a saree without the hassles of draping. Inbox for details.

04.01.2022 #HandMadeinIndia Five Pleats by Poornima Menon is all about celebrating the weaves and weavers on India. It is about creating sustainability for our artisans at the grass roots level. Everything piece of garment is handwoven and handmade. Five Pleats began two and half years ago with the desire to help revive the arts by showcasing then to a wider audience from a wider community. Let us together continue to support their art, their creativity and their hard work.

04.01.2022 A Tribute to the Bangladeshi Jamdani Weaver Busting Myths !! Changing the Myth of Woven Air into Reality ... Refrain from and avoid buying the so called "Silk Dhakais" or FAKE Jamdanis ... Please remember that REAL and Authentic Jamdanis, are woven only in Bangladesh, come only in Cotton Warp by Cotton Weft. You will party to destroying this ago old art if you purchase CHEAP imitations for the only reason - that they are CHEAP. "No one is willing to pay what is required by an artisan to devote his or her life to such a difficult and time consuming endeavour You can only use a single strand of yarn, therefore a 6 yard sari takes so much time to produce. As a result, more and more of the specialised Jamdani weavers are leaving this tradition altogether and opting for more modern forms of occupation. Machine made Jamdani is threatening the real Jamdani. They are copying Jamdani design on machine made fabric and instead of 10000/- they are selling it for 1000/- So when people buy pseudo - Jamdanis or not Jamdanis, I say that they should first try to understand what Jamdani is". When you purchase a handwoven saree, always tell yourself that you are supporting and investing in our cultural heritage. Own few sarees, but own authentic ones. Choose QUALITY over QUANTITY !!

04.01.2022 We wish all our friends and well wishers a very happy and prosperous Diwali. May this Festival of Lights dispel the darkness of ignorance, hatred and malice. Let us all coexist in harmony and loads of joyous moments.

04.01.2022 Some videos that were recorded by the Five Pleats by Poornima Menon team during the visit to the remote villages in India to source the sarees. #NationalHandloomDay #KasavuSaree Video 1 - binding the fine threads of the cotton yard by hand before the weaving process begins.

03.01.2022 The Patola entourage !! Choose yours and enrich your collection.

02.01.2022 Another option with a beautiful pink border. This one is a show stopper !

02.01.2022 #C #Curiosity #Chanderi Curiosity is the engine of achievement Ken Robinson... Life would be pretty boring in the absence of curiosity. I am not talking about the intrusive curiosity, not the kind that makes you nosey, not the kind where you want to know the business of every man and his dog. The curiosity I am talking about stems from creativity and an innate desire to know about the ways of life, this universe and the enviable precision with which everything happens when it is meant to happen. Curiosity and the desire to know more led to various inventions and discoveries. What if the Newton never thought much of the apple that fell on him or if Archimedes never had his Eurekha moment !! The intrinsic need to know more and not settle for what is in front of you, makes you push your boundaries and explore areas that seemed unfathomable. Studies show that Curiosity rewires your neurons, keeping you sharp, energetic and interesting. So keep the child in you alive; unleash the curiosity in you, and you will be surprised to see the horizons expanding and widening right before your eyes. The saree of the day is a Chanderi silk. PS: We have an exclusive collection of Chanderi pure silk and silk cotton blend sarees. Inbox for more details. Start your own collection of A to Z in handmade weaves and embroideries. #AtoZofsarees #AtoZofemotions #AtoZChallenge

01.01.2022 Diwali and year end SALE ! 10% off on certain sarees and the entire range of Maheshwari sarees. ONLY till 30th November 2020. HURRY ! Book a Studio appointment !

01.01.2022 With the relaxation of the COVID restrictions, we are open for business. Inbox to book an appointment.