Throughout generations, women in Punjab, India, have woven the khes as a vital part of their trousseau, to be taken to their future...

The Ilkal saree, a cherished traditional Indian garment, originates from Karnataka's town of Ilkal. These saris, woven by women weavers,...

Wangkhei Phee is a translucent textile woven from fine white cotton yarn, traditionally crafted by women throughout the Indian state of...

The term "Kimkhwab" finds its origin in Persian, translating to "a small dream," and true to its name, it embodies the essence of a...

A Kani shawl, originating from the Kanihama region within the Kashmir valley, is a distinctive type of Kashmir shawl. This traditional...

Pattu comes from the Meghwal community in Rajasthan. Once home to over 25 artisan families, the settlement now houses only a few, as the...

Mashru, a glossy fabric with bold stripes and vibrant colours, is a warp-faced satin weave textile. It was created centuries ago,...

Sanganeri Block printing, originating from Sanganer near Jaipur, is characterised by floral patterns. The technique emerged during the...

A variant of kalamkari from southern India, referred to as Machilipatnam block prints, involves designs being printed using blocks rather...

A textile block printing technique known as ajrakh, utilising resist dyeing, gives rise to fabric adorned with floral and geometric...

Bagru printing is a traditional textile block printing technique known for its repeated floral buti motifs arranged in diverse patterns....

Bagh printing, a traditional block printing method using natural dyes, has been practised by Khatris in the town of Bagh in Madhya...

The block printing technique known as Balotra printing takes its name from the city in Rajasthan's Barmer district where it originated....

Similar to various other artistic and craft traditions, the origins of natural dyeing in India can be traced back to ancient eras....

In specific regions of Manipur, India, the extraction of Lotus Silk Fiber takes place. The propagation of the practice of Lotus fibre...

C Sekar, hailing from Anakaputhur on the outskirts of Pallavaram in Tamil Nadu, serves as the president of the Natural Fibre Weavers...

BOHECO originated from the collective experiences of its co-founders during their time at H R College of Commerce and Economics in 2013....

Over the past ten years, craft mentor Satish Reddy has been persuading artisans to rediscover their craft. In 2012, while working with...

Based in Bhuj, the NGO Khamir is committed to the preservation of cultural, social, and economic ties among various traditional...

In 1917, the national sentiment materialised into the initial uprising against colonial rule, with Mahatma Gandhi assuming the leadership...