Having studied decorative arts in Paris, Singh arrived aged 25 in 1980 in western India's Jaipur, the "last bastion" of the technique of using carved blocks of wood to print patterns on material.

Having studied decorative arts in Paris, Singh arrived aged 25 in 1980 in western India's Jaipur, the "last bastion" of the technique of using carved blocks of wood to print patterns on material.

Indian textiles dating between 14th to early 19th century, which are on display in Singapore, reveal the creativity of Indian artists with their striking patterns and inventive motifs. It also ...

The world of Indian textiles is vast and varied ... These blocks, dipped in vibrant dyes, are pressed onto fabric to create ...

Originally from France, Singh has created designs with a Provençale floral motif ... Paisley pattern, adopted by British culture and named after the Scottish town. Handcrafted Indian textiles ...

That Wilde and his demi-monde friends loved paisley – the painterly textile pattern that ... The iconic motif has had quite a journey From its ancient Persian and Indian origins with its hidden ...

Colorful, hand-painted or -dyed Indian bedcovers made ... The decorative motif symbolizing eternal life was fitting, considering how the pattern has proliferated since. “My first memory of ...

Patterns & Motifs is a reimagination of Indian heritage through the medium of textile and jewellery. A collaboration between Forum Art Gallery and Lakshmi’s Tvam Art and Design Studio ...

of Jamdani weaves from two culturally rich Indian states — Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. This ensemble is a seamless blend of two distinct textile traditions, reflecting the beauty and ...

She started by making just a few scarves, and when she passed through London two years later, gave them as presents to friends who were connoisseurs of Indian ... fabric. "The poppy motif, for ...