It may come as a shock for some, but the old dictum “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” made famous by Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, may no longer prove universally true. A ...

One of the largest fashion events of the year, the Met Gala, took place on Monday in New York City. Numerous famous celebrities from all over the world walked the red carpet at the event.

Indian couturier, Tarun Tahiliani turns his world-famous hand to carpets. The result: magic. In the 18 wool-and-silk compositions, Mr. Tahiliani obscures the ornamental elements or renders them ...

And this is how India became the proud owner of the world’s largest carpet. Today, the world famous Indian carpet is hopelessly worn out and shabby, with large holes in it.

As unique as it is, being South India’s only carpet weaving heritage, the Jamkhan (carpet weaving) community in Navalgund followed a unique tradition to ensure the protection and secrecy of ...