“It’s a very Bengali thing!” laughs Jayeeta Chatterjee, 29, talking about her artistic bent of mind. “As a young child in a Bengali household, you need to either learn dancing, singing or some form of ...
Bengali textile workers were not enslaved as ancillary to men or as commodities of pleasure alone. They were enslaved and ...
The stitching on the Coyuchi is the real star. It’s hand-embroidered in India and inspired by Bangladeshi and Indian kantha quilts, which have thick embroidery all over the surface. Its design ...
Backcountry At Bird Brooklyn founder Jennifer Mankins’s Shelter Island, New York, retreat, tablecloths are bedding, denim is ...
A textile artist who had four quilts stolen from an exhibition nearly 30 years ago is appealing for their return. Lynn Setterington, from Manchester, was showing the four hand-embroidered quilts ...
The ongoing "Dhaka Makers 3" is showcasing the vibrancy of Bangladesh’s contemporary art scene while also serving as an exhibition for both traditional and contemporary crafts. Through a series of ...
Joe shared a tapestry of moments in time, colorful cloth, and a celebration of #44, President Barack Obama, all stitched by ...
The white chiffon gown was embroidered with glass beads that reportedly took more than 300 hours to apply by hand. Barbara Bush wore a royal-blue gown with a velvet bodice to the inaugural balls.