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A Mughal favourite, a Kashmiri heirloom: Inside the intricate world of Kashmir’s Kani shawls
April 11, 2025 11:39 am
While modernisation introduces new audiences, the essence of Kani remains rooted in its slow, deliberate craftsmanship—a thread connecting Kashmir’s artistic past to its future.
Celebrating 10th National Handloom Day in 2024: Know the date, theme, history, significance and more
August 07, 2024 10:33 am
Discover the significance of National Handloom Day celebrated on August 7 in India, honoring the country's rich handloom heritage. Learn about the cultural impact, economic empowerment of artisans, and promotion of sustainable fashion through handloom textiles.
How Chanderi became the 'jewel of Madhya Pradesh'
July 31, 2024 8:22 pm
Chanderi, characterised by a delicate interplay of silk and cotton threads, has captivated connoisseurs for centuries.
Why is Bengal's iconic taant sari so stiff?
May 25, 2024 9:23 am
Dhaniakhali taant saris offer comfort and convenience in sultry weather and can be identified by their wider pleats and folds.
Telangana entrepreneur’s solution to handloom weavers' physical distress wins state award
December 05, 2022 3:53 pm
Modha Sivakumar’s machine can easily be fitted to a traditional Jacquard-based loom to replace the manual tasks of traditional workers who would have to otherwise lift 45 kg of warp threads with their lower limbs for around 6,000 times a day.
NABARD celebrates handloom week
August 14, 2022 4:51 am
According to an official, products on offer include sujini bedsheets and rajai, hand woven dhurries, carpets, mats, jute bags, and handicraft items made by NABARD supported weavers and artisans.
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.
'Ache din for entire Jamdani community', says weaver who gifted sari to PM Modi at Padma Awards
November 13, 2021 5:00 pm
PM Narendra Modi thanked Bengal weaver and Padma Shri awardee Biren Kumar Basak in a tweet after he presented him a sari that shows him addressing the nation
National Handloom Day 2021: Nurturing handlooms, crafts, and arts during COVID-19
August 07, 2021 3:02 pm
Handloom and cloth masks with Madhubani and Mithila paintings became an instant hit in the pandemic
National Handloom Day 2021: Plan a trip to these places for the finest weaves
August 07, 2021 9:57 am
From Madhya Pradesh’s Maheshwari handloom to Karnataka’s Ilkal fabric, these places should definitely be on your bucketlist
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From loom to legacy, bhujodi weavers are preserving the weaving heritage of Kutch
May 24, 2025 3:38 pm
Bhujodi weaving is a centuries-old craft of Kutch, Gujarat with intricate designs and cultural richness every piece reflect the weaver's spirit to promote the weave. Generation to generation the craft is getting evolved and transforming into more relevant craft.
National Handloom Day 2022: The enchanting legacy of weaves from Karnataka's Bagalkot district
August 07, 2022 12:34 pm
“The techniques of cultivating organic cotton, preparatory processes for weaving, the intricacy of weaving styles, use of natural dyes in dyeing fabric and printing techniques are all inspired by culture and region. We want the art form to survive,” said Ramesh, a weaver from a distant town, with a diploma in textile design
A new exhibition showcases the 'glorious past and shining future' of Dhakai Jamdani
October 05, 2021 12:05 pm
On display are Jamdanis from the late 19th century woven in Dhaka (Bangladesh) and some from an earlier period including some rare pieces produced by the East India Company
Textile exhibition celebrates sustainable crafts heritage with support from royal Indian families
May 05, 2021 1:47 pm
Called Karkhana Chronicles II, the online textile exhibit celebrates sustainability through heritage craft and opens a conversation on the revival of traditional knowledge and practices in the Indian fashion industry
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