"Indian textile designs express dazzling inventiveness and creativity, from the woven silks of royalty to the simple block-printed patterns. This authoritative sourcebook overflows with colour and ...
New Delhi: Bandhani, one of India’s oldest textile traditions, continues to hold cultural and fashion relevance even today. Often linked to a history spanning over 5,000 years, this intricate tie-dye ...
The future of India's rich textile heritage hangs in the balance as machine-made fabrics dominate the market. Artisans in ...
India’s rich textile heritage, spanning centuries, faces threats from industrialisation and changing trends. Ancient crafts like Mashru and Paithani, along with natural dyeing techniques, are ...
The Mughals introduced luxurious fabrics like silk, muslin, velvet, and brocade, shaping India's textile heritage. Techniques like zardozi, chikankari, and kalamkari flourished under Mughal patronage, ...
When it comes to textiles, India can make a fashion enthusiast re-evaluate everything that they have learned. As a land of hundreds of textiles and crafts, one amazing aspect of the sector is its rich ...
Brinda Dudhat, the founder of Morii Design in India, creates modern motifs supported by age-old techniques. By Sarah Archer This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for ...
Integrating traditional Indian elements into modern homes can beautifully merge heritage with contemporary design. Utilizing ...
“I spend my life uncovering hidden histories and hidden stories,” says Karun Thakar, one of the world’s most prolific textile collectors. Sitting under a rare, luminous piece of Indian embroidery in ...