Crafts of India
Sustainable dressing, the Heeramandi way
The mesmerising couture showcased in the web series, Heeramandi, may be your next inspo for sustainable dressing. We are telling you how. Recreate the vintage vibe. Want to dress up the...
Chikankari: Origin, designs and techniques
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chikankari is a hand embroidery style celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship and delicate charm. Mostly associated with royalty and Nawabi culture, this timeless art form is...
5 reasons we should buy homegrown fashion
Are you tired of the usual fast fashion brands you’ve been buying from? Are you looking for sustainable options? Maybe… buying homegrown? Great idea!, Buying homegrown is not only a...
Kantha Stitch: Origin, designs & techniques
Location: West Bengal A few years back I had the privilege of visiting Shanti Niketan, the ashram initiated by Sri Rabindranath Tagore, near Kolkata. On arriving, I was fascinated to...
Craft in the age of climate crisis: What is the correlation between crafts and climate?
On November 17, 2023, the Earth briefly crossed the 2° warming mark that scientists have been warning us against. Well, can’t say we didn’t see this coming! Climate change is...
Kashidakari: The art and living legacy of Kashmiri Embroidery
Kashmir is where shopaholics and wanderers find their Utopia. Kashmiri embroidery, or Kashidakari, is known for its intricate and finely-detailed patterns, often inspired by nature, flora, fauna and Persian motifs. ...
Traditional Cultural Expressions: The backbone of the Indigenous community
Set in a colourful backdrop, with Bollywood’s It girl Jacqueline Fernandes setting the screen on fire, Badhshah’s Genda Phool has all the makings of a hit number. Not too long back, it was...
Phulkari Embroidery: Origin, designs and techniques
Location: Punjab region Phulkari, made up of two Punjabi words ‘phul’ meaning flower and ‘kari’ meaning work, translates to flower work or floral work. It is a unique technique of embroidery...
Kanjivaram Silks: Origin, designs and techniques
Location: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Kanjivaram, Kanjeevarum or Kanchipuram silks, are one of the most prized hand-woven silks in the world, known for their saris that have a quality and feel...
