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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.

Echoes of forest and indigenous entrepreneurship at Aadi Mahotsav 2025: Celebrating craft, culture, and heritage

March 17, 2025 1:32 pm

Festivals like Aadi Mahotsav foster cultural exchange and sustainable development, aligning with SDG 17 by promoting craft-based entrepreneurship, ecological balance, and women empowerment, in addition to other SDGs focused on sustainability, economic empowerment, culture, and ecology

Sudarshan art and craft - a showroom of sorts in the idyllic lanes of Raghurajpur

Where every home is an art boutique: Meet the rural entrepreneurs of Odisha's Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village

February 04, 2024 9:45 am

Many artisans are active on Instagram, realising the importance of reaching urban consumers in far-flung cities.

Threads of life: Lambani women see their art fade away with rigours of time and climate change

July 31, 2023 11:14 am

The nomadic tribe, about one crore in total, are found all over India, except for some northeast states

Age-old art of Lambani embroidery was languishing, but now designers, NGOs are giving it a firm push

June 22, 2023 4:08 pm

There are various theories related to the origins of the Lambanis. “Some say they are descendants of the Romanis of Europe, while others suggested they migrated from the Ghor province of Afghanistan and settled in Rajasthan, further travelling across India," says fashion educator and researcher Beena Santosh.

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Once hub of genuine handicrafts, ‘Kashmir Haat' now lies in shambles

April 08, 2023 1:30 pm

The shopkeepers claim the all-time high number of tourists that visited Kashmir last year did not benefit them as Kashmir Haat is not being promoted by the government on the tourist circuit as was done before the eruption of militancy

Remembering Jasleen Dhamija, India’s custodian of crafts (1933-2023)

March 15, 2023 3:53 pm

Her scholarship was deep and pioneering. Alongside, she was a warm-hearted friend and a graceful host

Pune to host tribal fair promoting artwork, handicrafts from Melghat

January 18, 2023 4:39 am

‘Changing Melghat’ will be held in Pune’s Hadapsar from January 21 to 26 and entry to the tribal fair is free.

Dry Bihar funds women to make bangles from seized liquor bottles

September 10, 2022 3:22 pm

"The objective of the scheme is to generate more employment for the poor, especially women, in rural areas. JEEViKA workers are already engaged in the manufacturing of LED tube lights and bulbs, and they are financially self-reliant," said Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar