A 1,200-year-old weaving tradition is on the verge of extinction and no one seems to care! The Ilkal saree, first produced in the 8th century, continues to enthrall saree lovers all over the country ...

BAGALKOT: The makers of the world famous Ilkal sarees are facing a severe labour crunch, affecting its production and, in turn, their business. Ilkal town, about 68 km from Bagalkot, is known for its ...

Corporate lawyer-turned-textile designer Vinay Narkar has been working with weavers to revive traditional weaves for over a decade. His current exhibition showcases his various attempts and ...

Millennium old legacy of one of India’s most unique handloom traditions fast unravelling Vishwanath, Ilkal’s grand old weaver, has been weaving sarees for 65 years and still puts out a saree a day.

Mira Nair's decision to wear an Indian handloom sari for her son Zohran Mamdani's historic win was a beautiful tribute to Indian craftsmanship. IMAGE: New York's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani with his ...

Hubli: The little town of Ilkal in Bagalkot district had around five thousand handlooms that used to craft traditional sarees more than a decade ago. Now, the number of families engaged in making ...

BENGALURU: It is good news for weavers, who continue to reel under the effects of Covid. The Department of Textiles and Handlooms is coming up with its own e-commerce website and mobile app, where one ...

Mira Nair chose to wear Ilkal saree on a seminal occasion celebrating success of her son Zohran Mamdani (Picture Credit: Instagram/@ geetapatil.design's profile picture geetapatil.design) Newly elect ...

Budget 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke exclusively at 'India TV Samvaad Budget 2023' event in the national capital on Friday (February 3). The finance minister faced some tough ...