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by Curated Article
November 12, 2022
4 min read

Ela Bhatt: Thread that binds

Raised in Kutch, Ela Bhatt’s “crafts x women connect” was emblematic of both water and steel for me....

by Curated Article
November 12, 2022
4 min read

Ela Bhatt: Thread that binds

Raised in Kutch, Ela Bhatt’s “crafts x women connect” was emblematic of both water and steel for me....

by Nishtha Lall
November 11, 2022
3 min read

Bihar Sujani Embroidery

Sujani embroidery came into existence around the 1920’s, and was initially only practiced by Rajput women and their...

by Nishtha Lall
November 11, 2022
3 min read

Bihar Sujani Embroidery

Sujani embroidery came into existence around the 1920’s, and was initially only practiced by Rajput women and their...

by Nishtha Lall
November 11, 2022
4 min read

Banaras Toy Craft

One of the oldest known cities of India, Varanasi was known to be the original hub of the...

by Nishtha Lall
November 11, 2022
4 min read

Banaras Toy Craft

One of the oldest known cities of India, Varanasi was known to be the original hub of the...

by Curated Article
November 10, 2022
10 min read

Know Your Handlooms

The handloom experience (soft, comfortable and durable) is due to the human handling of the yarn in the...

by Curated Article
November 10, 2022
10 min read

Know Your Handlooms

The handloom experience (soft, comfortable and durable) is due to the human handling of the yarn in the...

Charkha development communication network

by Nishtha Lall
October 28, 2022
7 min read

The Art of Bengal Kantha Embroidery | iTokri

Discover the intricate beauty of Bengal's Kantha embroidery. Shop handcrafted fabrics and textiles featuring timeless designs and exquisite...

by Nishtha Lall
October 28, 2022
7 min read

The Art of Bengal Kantha Embroidery | iTokri

Discover the intricate beauty of Bengal's Kantha embroidery. Shop handcrafted fabrics and textiles featuring timeless designs and exquisite...

A group of women performing traditional Kashmiri embroidery work on Crewel in outskirts of Srinagar being exported to European countries earning handsomely. UNI PHOTO -139U

by Drishti Juthani
October 28, 2022
5 min read

Painting with thread- The art of embroidery

Hand embroidery is the process of designing a piece of cloth with colored threads and gorgeous beads. It...

by Drishti Juthani
October 28, 2022
5 min read

Painting with thread- The art of embroidery

Hand embroidery is the process of designing a piece of cloth with colored threads and gorgeous beads. It...

by Nishtha Lall
October 28, 2022
5 min read

Bandhani Tie and Dye Traditional Art and Style ...

Discover the beauty of Bandhani Tie and Dye, a traditional art form known for intricate patterns and vibrant...

by Nishtha Lall
October 28, 2022
5 min read

Bandhani Tie and Dye Traditional Art and Style ...

Discover the beauty of Bandhani Tie and Dye, a traditional art form known for intricate patterns and vibrant...

by Curated Article
October 27, 2022
6 min read

A Life Measured in Metres and Yards

The Handloom Census of India, 2009-2010, says that Maharashtra had 4,511 handlooms with 3,418 weavers that year, while...

by Curated Article
October 27, 2022
6 min read

A Life Measured in Metres and Yards

The Handloom Census of India, 2009-2010, says that Maharashtra had 4,511 handlooms with 3,418 weavers that year, while...

by Curated Article
October 27, 2022
2 min read

Sarasa—The Gujarati kalamkari cloth that became...

One of the earliest uses of Indian sarasa in Japan was in Japanese warrior jackets from the Edo...

by Curated Article
October 27, 2022
2 min read

Sarasa—The Gujarati kalamkari cloth that became...

One of the earliest uses of Indian sarasa in Japan was in Japanese warrior jackets from the Edo...

by Surbhi kamra
October 27, 2022
10 min read

Popular 1990s Indian Dupattas Still in Style | ...

Explore iconic Indian dupattas from the late 1990s that continue to inspire fashion today.Discover timeless designs, and rich...

by Surbhi kamra
October 27, 2022
10 min read

Popular 1990s Indian Dupattas Still in Style | ...

Explore iconic Indian dupattas from the late 1990s that continue to inspire fashion today.Discover timeless designs, and rich...

by Surbhi kamra
October 27, 2022
8 min read

The Prehistoric Period Interest in Indian Musli...

The history of this textile is pretty old, rather ancient. It was highly popular among the royals and...

by Surbhi kamra
October 27, 2022
8 min read

The Prehistoric Period Interest in Indian Musli...

The history of this textile is pretty old, rather ancient. It was highly popular among the royals and...

by Curated Article
October 27, 2022
2 min read

Stunning “Phad” Art from Rajasthan, created by ...

Kalyan joshi (National Awardee) shared this touching video saying” my mother creating this at 87”

by Curated Article
October 27, 2022
2 min read

Stunning “Phad” Art from Rajasthan, created by ...

Kalyan joshi (National Awardee) shared this touching video saying” my mother creating this at 87”

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