- E-paper is now free, click here to read all editions
- Follow live updates on the coronavirus pandemic in India and the world
- Lockdown promo: Stay home and win a trip to Darjeeling, courtesy a mountaineering institute
- Why selective testing and lockdown are more suitable for India than WHO’s ‘test, test, test’ doctrine
- 'Panic will destroy more lives than virus': SC tells Centre to counsel migrants
- The real reason you are seeing reruns on Indian television during lockdown
- Never violated law, says Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz; cases rise to 24
- Why is everyone deleting Houseparty app? Should you delete too?
- Lockdown: After dip in milk sales, Maharashtra govt steps in to help dairy farmers
- Never violated law, says Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz; cases rise to 24
- World economy will go into recession with likely exception of India, China: UN
handloom
HANDLOOM NEWS
#HandloomEveryday: 'Handmade textiles are the greatest form of luxury'
August 08, 2019 5:10 pm
The panellists included the doyen of the style world, Ritu Kumar, sari historian Rta Kapur Chishti, designers David Abraham and Madhu Jain and master-printer Ramkishore Chippa Derawala, who discussed the topic ‘Can our Handloom Heritage of the Past by a Springboard to the Future?’
A Human Touch
March 16, 2019 10:52 am
With sustainability as its prime focus, The Handmade Collective is offering everything that is organic and recyclable.
Fashion designer Gaurang Shah on identifying, reviving and sustaining handloom
January 12, 2019 5:03 pm
In an interview to indianexpress.com, fashion designer and textile revivalist Gaurang Shah takes us through his journey of pulling out fabrics and designs from the past, bringing it into the present and finding a way to sustain it in the future.
As carpet crisis looms in Kashmir, traders point to GST jolt
October 15, 2017 9:15 pm
In the earlier tax regime, handwoven carpets were tax-free. People associated with the industry maintain that keeping carpets in exemption list of GST is the only way to keep this centuries-old craft alive.
WIFW spring-summer 2015 to focus on trade, handloom
October 07, 2014 5:02 pm
From new trends to business opportunities, the 24th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) spring-summer 2015, will have it all.
J&K weaves plan to save Pashmina; power looms fake
July 13, 2014 11:19 am
Power loom users argue that they have got registration from the industries department for spinning wool.
More artisans, AC eatery to revive Dilli Haat at Pitampura
May 06, 2014 1:29 am
Officials believe that the Pitampura Dilli Haat failed as it was a faulty model.
Rate of interest subsidy for exporters hiked to 3%
August 01, 2013 1:53 am
In a move to boost exports,the government on Wednesday raised the rate of interest subvention for exporters to 3 per
Madhu Jain-Milind Soman set to exhibit Tree of Knowledge at CWG
September 16, 2010 3:59 pm
Tree of Knowledge,a project headed by designer Madhu Jain and Milind Soman will be showcased in CWG Opening Ceremony.
Best of Express
As US deaths cross 3,400, ICMR compares: coronavirus infection probability is low in India
As Tabligh’s Nizamuddin centre is cleared, Kejriwal warns of a surge in cases
EntertainmentShaktimaan, Shriman Shrimati and other Doordarshan shows return, actors call it 'blessing in disguise'
EntertainmentCoronavirus relief: Priyanka Chopra, Lata Mangeshkar, Kareena Kapoor and others pledge donations
TrendingAndhra Pradesh cop rides horse painted with coronavirus images, draws flak online
TrendingKarnataka government's demand of hourly selfies from quarantined people faces criticism on social media
Sports'Dhoni, Kohli didn't support me like Sourav did': Yuvraj Singh
SportsBWF freezes rankings, seeks alternatives for 2021 Worlds
OpinionUrgent steps need to be taken to ramp up capacity of healthcare sector
Explained: Rate of COVID-19 spread in India, world
LifestyleSuffering from back pain? Here's what doctors advise during work-from-home
TechnologyWhy is everyone deleting Houseparty app? Should you too?
Apr 01: Latest News
Cases breaching 100-mark, Yogi Adityanath instructs strict enforcement of lockdown in UP
Uttar Pradesh: 103 cases of COVID-19 now, Noida firm sealed
With 7 fresh cases in one day, COVID-19 count reaches 29- As US deaths cross 3,400, ICMR compares: coronavirus infection probability is low in India
Migrants: Govt blames fake news, Supreme Court says report the official version
PPF, senior citizens savings see deep cut in interest rates
Pharma industry on a drip as lockdown locks out allied services, workers
Contact tracing for Delhi cluster: 3 trains to South on the radar of Railways
Coronavirus: Across nation, race to trace contacts of Tabligh meeting- As Tabligh’s Nizamuddin centre is cleared, Kejriwal warns of a surge in cases
