indian textiles

Reinforcing the status of Indian handwoven textiles

Reinforcing the status of Indian handwoven textiles

May 24, 2018

In a Franco-Indian artistic fusion, organisations are reviving and popularising indian weaving techniques globally. While India masters the craft of weaving, France offers expertise in tailoring and fabric manipulation; thus creating a product that introduces something new to bot...

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Five hand stitched embroidery styles from India

Five hand stitched embroidery styles from India

August 2, 2017

We look at five Indian hand stitched embroidery styles that showcase the diversity of handicrafts from the country.

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India’s first mega textiles trade fair

India’s first mega textiles trade fair

July 1, 2017

India's first ever mega textiles trade fair - Textiles India 2017, was inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

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Guarding the artwork from Kutch

Guarding the artwork from Kutch

December 27, 2016

This art preservation centre is working towards conserving and propagating artwork from India’s largest district, Kutch. Referred to as Kutchi work, the distinctive thread and mirror work is unique to this part of India but is slowly loosening its ends to other places.

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Bandhani, made in Gujarat

Bandhani, made in Gujarat

December 21, 2016

This textile art has been a part of Gujarati culture since times immemorial and has now come to be synonymous to the fashion associated with this state of India. After spreading its wings across the country and finding place in wardrobes of women from varied cultures and communit...

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