Long before fast fashion and synthetic blends, India was weaving magic with natural dyes, human hands, and unmatched patience ...

Now India is betting that jute — an ancient textile whose harvesting and production have scarcely been touched by modern technology — could be a fabric of the future.

Handcrafted Indian textiles continue to have a broad appeal. It is possible to buy cushions made from 100-year-old dhurries , heavy cotton rugs, at Joss Graham in south-west London.

In ancient India, both stitched and unstitched lengths of cotton and silk were used for draping around the body. Men wore a turban (usnisa), a lower garment around the waists (nivi), and a shawl ...

India’s Ministry of Textiles’ Annual Report for 2013–14 says: “Handloom weaving is one of the largest economic activity [sic] after agriculture providing direct and indirect employment to ...

The world of Indian textiles is vast and varied, with each technique and tradition holding its own charm and significance. Some of these beautiful techniques are mentioned below: ...

India’s textile industry boasts a rich and ancient history, with the earliest known cotton threads dating back thousands of years. The industry played a central role in shaping the country’s ...

Step into Bharat Tex 2025, where India's ancient textile traditions merge with modern innovations, creating a vibrant celebration of culture and progress. Imagine handwoven fabrics that carry the ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. The history of Orissa, on India’s eastern coast, reads like that of the subcontinent’s in miniature, seeming ...