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Tucked away in the heart of Rajasthan, the village of Salawas near Jodhpur hums with the quiet rhythm of looms that have sung ...
Entrenched in history, read how this sacred silk cloth has evolved into designs suited for an assemblage of occasions ...
Women of the Rajbanshi tribe in West Bengal, India, have been weaving jute into mats, bags, and other products for generations. Many depend on the craft to make their livelihoods. But mass ...
Modern looms and amenities will inspire weavers, draw in visitors, and stitch a tradition to entrepreneurship Vivid patch in history’s fabric Kunbi weaving is intimately tied to the region’s ...
India’s textiles don’t require ... The intricate patterns often replicate Gujarat’s historic monuments, and the weaving ...
In Kerala's Idukki district, the tribal craft of Kannadippaya - handwoven bamboo mats known for their mirror-like patterns - ...
The cultural heart of India features Kolkata because the city ... ancient times to create elaborate textiles through thread ...
When he arrived in Bhiwandi as a 15-year-old boy, workshops weaving cloth on the looms were thriving, providing ready jobs for many unskilled workers from far-flung villages in north India.