Dating Dhurries Back In Time Flat-weave rugs are called dhurries in India. They have been woven for centuries, perhaps more than a millenium. Dhurrie was primarily a utilitarian textile, being used for purposes such as covering a wooden bed, or seating people on a bar..
Maheshwari Handloom Weaving craftThe understated elegance of a Maheshwari sari is complemented by the subtle attributes that make it different. The Ma..
Maheshwari Handloom Weaving craftThe understated elegance of a Maheshwari sari is complemented by the subtle attributes that make it different. The Ma..
Maheshwari Handloom Weaving craftThe understated elegance of a Maheshwari sari is complemented by the subtle attributes that make it different. The Ma..
Maheshwari Handloom Weaving craftThe understated elegance of a Maheshwari sari is complemented by the subtle attributes that make it different. The Ma..
Maheshwari Handloom Weaving craftThe understated elegance of a Maheshwari sari is complemented by the subtle attributes that make it different. The Ma..
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While&nb..
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While&nb..
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While&nb..
Patola is an exquisite and wonderfully intricate silk textile of India, believed to have originated in the 7th Century AD. Patola silk textiles are pr..
FRAGILE STRINGS, EVERLASTING BONDS
On the full moon of the month of “Shraavan”, a burst of colour makes an appearance on boys and men alike, with mul..
The ecstatic Gomira dance masks of Dinajpur district have ensued from animistic practices of the Desi and Poli communities of the Rajbangshis. The Gom..
Long time ago, there was a king of Sindh, who like any other king, was fond of royal luxuries and used to sleep on a new bedspread everyday. One day, ..
One of the finest Indian hand woven textiles is traditional Kota Doria, this almost weightless textile is very popular for its gossamer feel, sheernes..