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Gulabsingh Johrimal - attar

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...

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...

baragaon weaves

A new weave of life

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

A new weave of life

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

Pitchuka Srinivas-Kalamkari

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...

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...

power looms and hand looms

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,...

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,...

craft of different indian states

Crafts of Different Indian States

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

Crafts of Different Indian States

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

small village of Bagh- Vamika singh

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...

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...

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...

Lambani embroidery makes a fashion statement

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

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...

Crafts around Andhra Pradesh and Telengana

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

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...

The last surviving sea silk seamstress

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

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...

Tales of Madhubani by Seema Singh

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

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...

World's greatest invention needle

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

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...

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...