Gandhigram Khadi Trust introduces a range of Khadi cotton sarees, stoles, yardage and other products. Made with azo-free dyes as well as using natural dyes, this is a design-led range for people who seek to introduce socially beneficial and ecologically...
"Potter's wheel in a way symbolises the epitome of civilization. From dust and clay, it gives shape to forms and designs which contain the early dreams of man; but the potter who wields the wheel continues to remain a son...
The world was in a state of turmoil, it was filled with cruel kings and rulers. Unable to bear the sins committed by them, Mother Earth prayed to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, to relive her from these...
Mulberry silk from Karnataka, zari thread from Surat and weavers touched by divinity! Did you know that your favourite Kanjivaram silk is a repository of myth, heritage and history? Sage Markandeya, who, aeons ago, wove tissue from lotus fibre for...
It takes creativity and a fiery imagination to reinvent something. An undying passion enhances the process of creating unusual and quirky pieces that are sometimes far more interesting than the original. And when you have a meeting of minds and...
Kolam is the traditional Indian art form of drawing intricate geometric patterns on the ground, especially at the entrance to homes and temples, at weddings or festivals. Kolam is the understated South Indian cousin of the flamboyant rangoli of North...
Upcycling or “creative reuse” has been a part of most cultures across the globe. Sarangi has collaborated with Kambli Studio to create some exquisite patchwork cushion covers with Kanjivarams that have been impacted by time
Toran / Thoranam comes from the ancient Sanskrit word ‘Torana’ (तोरण) which refers to an arch or a triangle supporting a large balance loosely translating as a pass. The earliest Torans can be found in Buddhist architecture, and refers to...
Khadi Oaxaca is a farm-to-garment collective which comprises around 400 families, which live and work on traditional farms and homesteads in southern Mexico. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a reference to the region of Oaxaca (pronounced O-aa-ha-ka) in Mexico, where he...
