My experience of seeing pieces of Dhaka muslin in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London was a conflicted one. A part of me ...

Bengal’s handloom legacy is not just confined to museum displays; it breathes through collections by designers such as ...

Li brocade stands apart as a "living fossil" — a rare, ancient textile tradition that has remained largely unchanged for over 3,000 years. Unlike the sophisticated silk looms used for other brocades, ...

Yeti Distillery Pvt. Ltd. has honoured internationally acclaimed Paubha artist Samundra Man Singh Shrestha for his outstanding contribution to preserving and promoting Nepal’s traditional art globally ...

These contemporary artists continue to challenge the traditional medium of textile art and break bounds to convey new meanings and messages. Nick West, co-director of university museums and Picker Art ...

One is a jamdani angrakha woven with the royal coat ... from the region and showcasing lesser-known aspects of its handloom traditions. “Despite the fact that the region once clothed the world ...

The early 19th century tradition was influenced by Native tribes who helped enslaved Americans escape to freedom and consisted of elaborate costumes and parades. Over 40 tribes in New Orleans ...

This review is part of a series of Must-See shows, in which a writer delivers a snapshot of a current exhibition Showcasing women’s weaving traditions in Palestine as a living, material culture, Hayy ...

Kasuti is a form of embroidery that hails from Karnataka. For an authentic rich Banarasi brocade, head to Banaras Baithak. They bring you the finest weave with an elevated aesthetic, preserving ...

Jamdani and Nakshi Kantha motifs have endured the test of time, while many others have been lost, as highlighted by Shaha. The remaining traditional ... laments Rahman. Weaving stories into ...

In fact, one of Ahilyabai’s greatest contributions was the revival of the weaving tradition that had existed in the region since the 5th century. The delicate Maheshwari weave that blends cotton ...

Inspired by 18 th century Naga works that have been eradicated over a period of time, the design sought to replicate not only the woodwork but included authentic Naga weaving done by Heirloom Naga ...