Hong Kong, July 2 -- Designer Alan Alexander Kaleekal's multi-disciplinary space RAHEL in Thiruvananthapuram offers not just an immersive shopping experience but is also a must-visit for textile enthusiasts.

As one makes their way through an artificially created mini-forest, a 100-year-old heritage space boasting signature Kerala architecture greets you. At one glance, RAHEL sits well within the idea of a store; a thoughtful curation of local designers and a spectrum of textiles sourced from all over India. But on closer look, exquisite details emerge. It's more like sifting through archives ofIndia's rich textile heritage. Beautifully woven gossamer sarees of Bengal, organic tussar drapes of Jharkhand, and traditional ikats from Pochamp...