We Love Prints

Sometime last year EE jumped into the pool of prints. We were a bit skeptical at first because our customer base is largely traditionalists. We started small and received the...

Launching Our Ikat Line of Abayas & Tunics

Ikat is manual weaving of individual yarns or bundles of yarns with a tight wrapping to make a beautiful pattern. Our weavers at EastEssence.com are inspired by the beautiful colors...

It's Getting Cold Outside

Summer’s over and we have officially hit the Fall season, which means Fall shopping! Pull out the sweaters and get the coats dry cleaned. If you are in the market...

History of Bandhani or Indian Tie & Dye Technique

The history of dyeing can be dated back to pre-historic times. This art finds its mentions in the Alexander the great time texts about the beautiful printed cottons of India....

Hijab Try-Out Day

Earlier this year we received a request from a sister that is the vice president of the MSA (Muslim Student Association) at Portland Community College in Oregon. She was hosting...

Scholarship Program 2011

Asalaamualaykum sis hope you are wellI graduated in MbChb Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and I also got married in June Alhamdulillah...two blessings in one week!! Alhamdulillah receiving the...