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Pattachitra painting {Image credit:- New India Express}

by Nishtha Lall
January 16, 2023
6 min read

Pattachitra paintings

The hub of Pattachitra is not one, but 2 Indian states; Odisha and West Bengal. Both the states...

by Nishtha Lall
January 16, 2023
6 min read

Pattachitra paintings

The hub of Pattachitra is not one, but 2 Indian states; Odisha and West Bengal. Both the states...

Chemical & Natural dyes - {Image Credit Asia Inch}

by Nishtha Lall
January 13, 2023
5 min read

What is the difference between natural dyes and...

Fabric dye, also known as fabric or textile colors, is a coloured substance, which enables the fibers and...

by Nishtha Lall
January 13, 2023
5 min read

What is the difference between natural dyes and...

Fabric dye, also known as fabric or textile colors, is a coloured substance, which enables the fibers and...

by Surbhi kamra
January 13, 2023
2 min read

Patchwork of Uttarakhand - Quilting Joy

As the Himalayas gather, many women handcraft quilts, giving them a touch of warmth and affection before they...

by Surbhi kamra
January 13, 2023
2 min read

Patchwork of Uttarakhand - Quilting Joy

As the Himalayas gather, many women handcraft quilts, giving them a touch of warmth and affection before they...

by Surbhi kamra
January 09, 2023
7 min read
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India's History Of Block Printing

Discover India’s rich history of block printing, its origins & traditional techniques that shaped this ancient art form....

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by Surbhi kamra
January 09, 2023
7 min read
1 Comment

India's History Of Block Printing

Discover India’s rich history of block printing, its origins & traditional techniques that shaped this ancient art form....

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by Nishtha Lall
January 07, 2023
5 min read

How to differentiate between Hand block printin...

Design is bonded with the fabric's fibres to resist its extraction or removal while washing or friction. It...

by Nishtha Lall
January 07, 2023
5 min read

How to differentiate between Hand block printin...

Design is bonded with the fabric's fibres to resist its extraction or removal while washing or friction. It...

by Nishtha Lall
January 06, 2023
5 min read

How to carry your Handmade Dupatta - 10 best ways!

Initially being produced only through the process of handweaving, Dupatta’s have been one of the most consistent and...

by Nishtha Lall
January 06, 2023
5 min read

How to carry your Handmade Dupatta - 10 best ways!

Initially being produced only through the process of handweaving, Dupatta’s have been one of the most consistent and...

by Curated Article
December 31, 2022
2 min read

The Last few Shuttles

It takes special skill and precision to make these shuttles that can pass between the intricate Pashmina threads...

by Curated Article
December 31, 2022
2 min read

The Last few Shuttles

It takes special skill and precision to make these shuttles that can pass between the intricate Pashmina threads...

by Curated Article
December 29, 2022
1 min read

Tana Bana: Weaving life into cloth – film

This film tells the story of handloom weaving in Kutch, northwest India, through the voices of the weavers....

by Curated Article
December 29, 2022
1 min read

Tana Bana: Weaving life into cloth – film

This film tells the story of handloom weaving in Kutch, northwest India, through the voices of the weavers....

by Surbhi kamra
December 29, 2022
3 min read

Extinct Craft of India - Parsi Embroidery

Parsi embroidery has been a part of India's diverse textile heritage. During the Bronze Age, this art form...

by Surbhi kamra
December 29, 2022
3 min read

Extinct Craft of India - Parsi Embroidery

Parsi embroidery has been a part of India's diverse textile heritage. During the Bronze Age, this art form...

by Nishtha Lall
December 24, 2022
6 min read

The Various Thicknesses of Textile

The thickness of the fabric is generally measured by looking into the distance between the upper and lower...

by Nishtha Lall
December 24, 2022
6 min read

The Various Thicknesses of Textile

The thickness of the fabric is generally measured by looking into the distance between the upper and lower...

by Curated Article
December 23, 2022
2 min read

Bhujodi weaving: Weaving the Weft for modern homes

The Rann of Kutch is a mine of age-old craftsmanship nourished by the varied skills of its diverse...

by Curated Article
December 23, 2022
2 min read

Bhujodi weaving: Weaving the Weft for modern homes

The Rann of Kutch is a mine of age-old craftsmanship nourished by the varied skills of its diverse...

by Surbhi kamra
December 21, 2022
8 min read

The Great Indian Story Of Handloom

Handlooms are the oldest form of weaving, dating back thousands of years. Handlooms were used by nomads in...

by Surbhi kamra
December 21, 2022
8 min read

The Great Indian Story Of Handloom

Handlooms are the oldest form of weaving, dating back thousands of years. Handlooms were used by nomads in...

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