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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”

by Drishti Juthani
October 27, 2022
5 min read

The Madhubani Painting Heritage

This artistic form is far too beautiful to be restricted to paintings and artworks. It is a blessing...

by Drishti Juthani
October 27, 2022
5 min read

The Madhubani Painting Heritage

This artistic form is far too beautiful to be restricted to paintings and artworks. It is a blessing...

kantha embroidery of bengal - women at karomi

by Nishtha Lall
October 27, 2022
7 min read

Indian Embroideries: The Art of Intricate Threa...

Explore the art of thread work,where intricate embroidery and designs bring fabrics to life.Discover its timeless beauty and...

by Nishtha Lall
October 27, 2022
7 min read

Indian Embroideries: The Art of Intricate Threa...

Explore the art of thread work,where intricate embroidery and designs bring fabrics to life.Discover its timeless beauty and...

by Nishtha Lall
October 20, 2022
4 min read

Kanchipuram Weaving

The trust with with the weavings are demonstrated, the tediousness that goes behind the preparation process of the...

by Nishtha Lall
October 20, 2022
4 min read

Kanchipuram Weaving

The trust with with the weavings are demonstrated, the tediousness that goes behind the preparation process of the...

by Surbhi Kamra
October 19, 2022
2 min read

Ecokaari- upcycling story

EcoKaari upcycles waste plastic into beautiful handcrafted fabrics using Charkha (spindle) and Handloom. These fabrics are handwovev by women and...

by Surbhi Kamra
October 19, 2022
2 min read

Ecokaari- upcycling story

EcoKaari upcycles waste plastic into beautiful handcrafted fabrics using Charkha (spindle) and Handloom. These fabrics are handwovev by women and...

by Surbhi kamra
October 19, 2022
3 min read

All you need to know about magnificient sarees ...

Interesting fact, weavers in Nuapatna in cuttack district weave a special silk which has verses from the poem...

by Surbhi kamra
October 19, 2022
3 min read

All you need to know about magnificient sarees ...

Interesting fact, weavers in Nuapatna in cuttack district weave a special silk which has verses from the poem...

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