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Inside Odisha's Dhokra craft: The lost-wax tradition surviving against the odds

July 08, 2026 1:32 pm

A fifth-generation dhokra craftsman and his family strive to keep the ancient craft relevant, thanks to tourist curiosity, contemporary design and royal patronage

'Feeling paw-sitively cosy on this rug': Sara Tendulkar tries her hand at tufting -- here's everything you need to know about this hobby

September 28, 2025 4:58 pm

This carpet making technique uses a special tufting gun, which shoots loops of yarn through the mesh fabric, allowing for the creation of furry patterns and textures.

From mojari to paduka: 5 traditional men’s footwear that offer a glimpse into Indian culture and heritage

September 21, 2025 10:23 am

From the vibrant, royal flair of Rajasthani Mojaris to the humble spirituality of Padukas, these styles are living pieces of India’s rich heritage.

India’s largest craft fair, Surajkund Mela 2025, champions the 'orange economy'

February 22, 2025 12:28 pm

At the Surajkund Mela 2025, handmade crafts, cultural exchanges, and women-led businesses shine.

Oh, my gourd: The art of ghiya, torai crafting -- a journey from seed to showpiece

December 11, 2024 6:00 pm

In gourd crafting, humble varieties of gourds are turned into timeless, eco-friendly decor.

Right after TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2024 recognition, Manam-Founder Chaitanya Muppala says the Indian cacao revolution is just starting

July 27, 2024 10:00 pm

The Indian craft chocolate brand uses proprietary technology to manufacture the cacao sourced with the help of over 100 farmers from Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district

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Kalamkari: Revival of an ancient art form in contemporary fashion

October 16, 2023 1:16 pm

Kalamkari refers to a specific, intricate style of hand-painting onto cloth. Designers are awakening to the possibilities of this organic handcrafted technique.

A vanishing craft reappears

September 29, 2022 6:28 pm

In an age of instant gratification, some attribute the art form’s slow demise to its time-consuming processes

'In this country, there are unrecorded, undiscovered textiles in every village and town': Ritu Kumar

May 24, 2022 12:28 pm

Fashion designer Ritu Kumar takes a look back at her journey that started with two tables and four hand block printers in Calcutta, to 93 retail stores across the country and five sub-brands. She also talks about the evolution of fashion in India

Weaves of India: Shawls from around the country that celebrate age-old weaving traditions

November 29, 2021 1:14 pm

While the globally coveted Pashmina and the now-banned Shahtoosh shawls from Kashmir and Ladakh have continued to retain throne, there are other shawls that dot the map of the country.

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How to identify if the pashmina shawl you are buying is genuine

December 05, 2025 12:00 pm

Winters are here and traditional winter fashion is on trend. If you are planning to buy Pashmina, here's everything you need to know while checking its authenticity.