An exhibition at a Kala Ghoda craft centre will focus on the revival of three sarees brought in by patrons, each representing memories and family trees The idea originated 45 years ago, when saree ...

TANGAIL, Bangladesh (AP) — The weavers’ neighborhood near Dhaka echoes with the constant clatter of the looms with rhythmic hand movements as the artisans use colorful silk and cotton threads to weave ...

India is known for its lush textiles and is celebrated for its quintessential embroideries, which tell tales of its ancient ...

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) He was pained by his mother’s drudgery when she would be at the ‘Asu’ machine for hours together, ending with pain but less money. Desire to bring her relief led to an ...

Hira Lal said that currently, the market price for one kilogram of silk cocoons is Rs 45,000. When processed, the cocoons ...

"Handlooms, steeped in antiquity and revered through the annals of time, have been an integral part of India's cultural tapestry. Handlooms hold a deep-rooted association with Indian deities, as each ...

In an endeavour to promote the Indian weaving craft and to showcase sarees, dress materials and accessories from one of the rich weaving craft centres of India, Central Cottage Industries Corporation ...

Who wears a saree on Christmas? Well, if it looks like Diana Penty’s red Banarasi drape, count us in. Amidst the dominating ...

Trust fashion designer Payal Khandwala to give us more reasons to fall in love with sarees. Her latest collection called Gemini introduces an intriguing concept of reversible sarees, wherein the six ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. TANGAIL, Bangladesh (AP) — The weavers’ neighborhood near Dhaka echoes with the constant clatter ...