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Sonam Kapoor does it again, champions India's traditional attire in a Tangkhul Kashan-inspired set from Manipur
November 19, 2025 6:48 pm
Traditional textiles such as the iconic Moirang Phee and other loin-loom fabrics are used in marriage rituals, festivals, and community ceremonies, and are deeply connected to local mythology and cosmology.
Trade deals with US, EU and UK could boost India’s textile industry
June 04, 2025 6:16 pm
It is important for India to negotiate well in the FTAs. Non-tariff barriers faced by firms should be a part of these discussions
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.
How Sikkim's traditional Lepcha weaving is fighting to preserve its legacy
February 07, 2025 1:30 pm
Lepcha textiles are woven narratives of a community's history, beliefs, and identity.
From European emperors to Rajput kings, why Indian textiles are a global treasure
January 26, 2025 10:30 pm
The global prominence of Indian textiles can be traced to ancient trade routes. From Banarasi silk to Ajrakh prints, India’s weaves have clothed kings, inspired movements, and shaped economies.
From ceremonial shawls to heritage handlooms: Tracing the legacy of Kashmir's 'soft gold,' Pashmina
January 20, 2025 8:42 am
Pashmina is celebrated for its light weight, soft, warm, and durable qualities, making it perfect for cold climates while remaining breathable
From Jaipur’s Maharani Gayatri Devi’s closet to yours, the evolution of chiffon across generations
November 29, 2024 7:02 pm
From the royal courts of Europe to the ateliers of modern designers, chiffon’s legacy is woven into the very fabric of time.
From festive finery to generational hand-me-downs, how the delicate jamdani is making a comeback
November 04, 2024 10:27 pm
The term "Jamdani" comes from the Persian words jam, meaning flower, and dani, meaning vase, describing the floral designs that often adorn the textile.
From Indus Valley to the Ajanta cave paintings, mapping the evolution of bandhani
October 18, 2024 6:07 pm
The process of making bandhani is nothing short of an art form, and each piece tells a story as old as time.
Trade deficit at 5-month low as textile exports surge, gold imports dip
October 17, 2024 5:19 am
Over the last two years, garment and textile exports have struggled due to a slowdown in demand from the West.
TEXTILES PHOTOS
This Handloom Day, get to know about these 8 Indian textiles
August 07, 2025 10:05 am
Every year on August 7th, India observes National Handloom Day to honour its vibrant textile heritage and the skilled artisans who keep it alive.
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