iTokri Blog - Explore Indian Crafts & Artisans

by Curated Article
December 06, 2022
8 min read
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Silk Sarees of India

Sarees usually carry the name of their origin, and the places where silk sarees are woven are indeed...

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by Curated Article
December 06, 2022
8 min read
1 Comment

Silk Sarees of India

Sarees usually carry the name of their origin, and the places where silk sarees are woven are indeed...

1 comment

by Curated Article
December 02, 2022
2 min read

Dolling up, the Indian way

Giving life to a doll is no easy task. “The process includes stitching, stuffing, painting and attaching sequins....

by Curated Article
December 02, 2022
2 min read

Dolling up, the Indian way

Giving life to a doll is no easy task. “The process includes stitching, stuffing, painting and attaching sequins....

by Curated Article
December 01, 2022
4 min read

Chanderi Weave: A Delicate Work Of Stunning Int...

Chanderi, believed to be mentioned as Chaidnagar in the Puranas, is a historical town in Madhya Pradesh. It...

by Curated Article
December 01, 2022
4 min read

Chanderi Weave: A Delicate Work Of Stunning Int...

Chanderi, believed to be mentioned as Chaidnagar in the Puranas, is a historical town in Madhya Pradesh. It...

karrupur kalamkari,Kallakurichi wood carving

by Curated Article
November 29, 2022
2 min read

Karuppur kalamkari paintings Kallakurichi wood ...

In Tamil Nadu, the Karuppur kalamkari paintings and the Kallakurichi wood carvings recently received the geographical indication (GI)...

by Curated Article
November 29, 2022
2 min read

Karuppur kalamkari paintings Kallakurichi wood ...

In Tamil Nadu, the Karuppur kalamkari paintings and the Kallakurichi wood carvings recently received the geographical indication (GI)...

by Curated Article
November 28, 2022
2 min read

Patwa the thread craft of India

The true beauty of Patwa craft lies in its simplicity. A few elements, namely tassels, beads and knotted threads, can...

by Curated Article
November 28, 2022
2 min read

Patwa the thread craft of India

The true beauty of Patwa craft lies in its simplicity. A few elements, namely tassels, beads and knotted threads, can...

by Curated Article
November 26, 2022
4 min read

Perfumed Heritage: Why Indian Fragrances Are So...

The world’s oldest known fragrance tradition is a niche 21st century luxury indulgence for the very discerning the...

by Curated Article
November 26, 2022
4 min read

Perfumed Heritage: Why Indian Fragrances Are So...

The world’s oldest known fragrance tradition is a niche 21st century luxury indulgence for the very discerning the...

by Curated Article
November 25, 2022
3 min read

A new weave of life

If ever there was a ghar wapsi story in the truest sense, this is it. A big-city man...

by Curated Article
November 25, 2022
3 min read

A new weave of life

If ever there was a ghar wapsi story in the truest sense, this is it. A big-city man...

by Curated Article
November 24, 2022
4 min read

Pitchuka Srinivas, the lone crusader

Pedana is the famous home of the handmade block-printed kalamkari fabric, and almost the entire supply of it across...

by Curated Article
November 24, 2022
4 min read

Pitchuka Srinivas, the lone crusader

Pedana is the famous home of the handmade block-printed kalamkari fabric, and almost the entire supply of it across...

by Surbhi Kamra
November 23, 2022
4 min read

The Difference between Power Looms and Hand Looms

The hand looms, performed manually by the artisans, tend to have some flaws, uneven surfaces, or thread pulls,...

by Surbhi Kamra
November 23, 2022
4 min read

The Difference between Power Looms and Hand Looms

The hand looms, performed manually by the artisans, tend to have some flaws, uneven surfaces, or thread pulls,...

by Nishtha Lall
November 22, 2022
6 min read

Crafts of Different Indian States

Indian crafts have aged beautifully over time, started their journey in the Indus valley civilization, and have since...

by Nishtha Lall
November 22, 2022
6 min read

Crafts of Different Indian States

Indian crafts have aged beautifully over time, started their journey in the Indus valley civilization, and have since...

by Surbhi Kamra
November 21, 2022
3 min read

In Photos | A Bagh Full of Prints

The art of Bagh printing was originated by Muslims from the Khatri community, whose familial legacy goes back...

by Surbhi Kamra
November 21, 2022
3 min read

In Photos | A Bagh Full of Prints

The art of Bagh printing was originated by Muslims from the Khatri community, whose familial legacy goes back...

by Curated Article
November 19, 2022
5 min read

Lambani embroidery makes a fashion statement

It all began in 1984 in Sandur in Bellary district, when Mahalaxmi – the embroidery unit being named...

by Curated Article
November 19, 2022
5 min read

Lambani embroidery makes a fashion statement

It all began in 1984 in Sandur in Bellary district, when Mahalaxmi – the embroidery unit being named...

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