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Lambani - SKKK

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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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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Crafts of Andhra pradesh and Telangana

Crafts around Andhra Pradesh and Telengana

The leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, (Tholu - leather, Bommalata - puppet dance). Two kinds of shadow...

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Crafts around Andhra Pradesh and Telengana

The leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, (Tholu - leather, Bommalata - puppet dance). Two kinds of shadow...

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sea silk seamstress

The last surviving sea silk seamstress

Today, Vigo is believed to be the last person on Earth who still knows how to harvest, dye...

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The last surviving sea silk seamstress

Today, Vigo is believed to be the last person on Earth who still knows how to harvest, dye...

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Madhubani - Seema Singh

Tales of Madhubani by Seema Singh

 The beautiful stories of grassroots artisans from different parts of India. These stories, starting from their learning process...

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Tales of Madhubani by Seema Singh

 The beautiful stories of grassroots artisans from different parts of India. These stories, starting from their learning process...

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World's greatest invention needle

World's greatest invention needle

Native Americans were known to use sewing needles from natural sources. One such source, the agave plant, provided...

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World's greatest invention needle

Native Americans were known to use sewing needles from natural sources. One such source, the agave plant, provided...

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Winter wear - Woolens

9 Tips To Style Your Casual Winter Outfits

Winter is the time for layering, and there is a reason for that. It’s obvious that you will...

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9 Tips To Style Your Casual Winter Outfits

Winter is the time for layering, and there is a reason for that. It’s obvious that you will...

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Kavad Art - Dwarka Prasad

Kavad from rural storytelling to urban platforms

 A single Kavad can take more than a week to make. Kavad's range in size from as small...

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Kavad from rural storytelling to urban platforms

 A single Kavad can take more than a week to make. Kavad's range in size from as small...

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Kantha embroidery- Alamy

The stories hidden in the ancient Indian craft ...

Kantha was about upcycling old clothes and giving them a new life, but the craft also acted as...

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The stories hidden in the ancient Indian craft ...

Kantha was about upcycling old clothes and giving them a new life, but the craft also acted as...

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A mural in Naya Pingla. Credit: Srijita Datta

In a Corner of Bengal, a Village That 'Looks Li...

 In Naya Pingla, no one is recognised by their religion, but by their work and the suffix of...

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In a Corner of Bengal, a Village That 'Looks Li...

 In Naya Pingla, no one is recognised by their religion, but by their work and the suffix of...

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women artisans - Kutch embroidery, outlook India

Traditional Embroideries of Kutch

It is believed that Kutch embroidery was brought about by ‘Kathi’ cattle breeders who later settled down and...

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Traditional Embroideries of Kutch

It is believed that Kutch embroidery was brought about by ‘Kathi’ cattle breeders who later settled down and...

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Indian Stations that are famous for the Craft

Most fascinating Indian Stations that have Craft

In 2017, artisans painted station in Cheriyal scroll paintings, a narrative art of Telangana. The artwork has been...

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Most fascinating Indian Stations that have Craft

In 2017, artisans painted station in Cheriyal scroll paintings, a narrative art of Telangana. The artwork has been...

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Khun weaver,Guledagudda-Village Square

Khun Weaving

Research done by esteemed organizations based on their interest, such as the Isha foundation, presumed to have originated...

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Khun Weaving

Research done by esteemed organizations based on their interest, such as the Isha foundation, presumed to have originated...

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