A royal marvel of the Indian textile industry is the traditional Kota Doria. The art of weaving cotton in a structured check pattern as an open weave has been passed on through the generations, the beginning of which was never recorded in written texts. The square Khat pattern gives the Kota Dori its distinct feature […]
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A place once said to have given shelter to the Pandavas, now produces alluring cotton and silk sarees. These still retain their authentic charm and have beautiful colours, zari work, motifs and simple yet elegant borders. Chettiar community residing in the Vanavasi town of Salem district, weaves these eye catching Vanavasi sarees. People from all […]
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The sturdy pieces of furniture which are equivalent to vibrant and exquisite pieces of art designed at the Sankheda town by artisans belonging to the Kharadi community. Sankheda is derived from the Gujarati word ‘sanghedu’, which refers to lathe or the machine used to turn wood. These are internationally renowed for their grand, hand-painted motifs […]
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A perfect formal attire having soft 80’s combed cotton, the intricate jacquard thread borders, with unique tie and design in the borders and pall. Moreover, the coarse and rustic 60’s cottons makes them a comfortable wear and also provides a good drape. The Paramakudi sarees are weaved by a community known as the Saurashtrians who […]
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The handicrafts of Goa occupy a special place in our country, however the crochet items in particular, make up the heart and soul of these handicrafts. These intricate and durable items with geometric designs can be found hanging like rainbows in flea markets, through the windows, glistening in the sun. The crochet handicraft captures the […]
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The Manamedu sarees have earned their reputation for being durable and gorgeous cotton-zari sarees that imbibe the culture of South India. These sarees have a tremendous amount of cultural significance attached to them. Moreover, the design of these sarees can be seen as simplistic, yet contemporary which makes them the perfect fit for everyone. The […]
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The muhurtham of Tamil weddings in the earlier days, saw brides resplendent in colorful chequered sarees from Koorainadu. Adorned with bangles, bindis, and gajras, the Tamil women in these Koorainadu sarees emitted a golden light of love, hope and happiness which marked the auspicious beginning of their married life. These special sarees are also known […]
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A perfect mix of tradition and culture which is equally loved by the people of all ages, ‘Jutti’ is derived from an Urdu word for a shoe. This type of shoe has a closed upper and is slipped-on. It is most commonly associated with Punjab and mostly worn in North India. Punjabi juttis were originally […]
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On the banks of river Varaha in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, a small village called Etikoppaka is located. Over hundreds of years, this village has gained popularity for its traditional Indian handicraft- The Etikoppaka toys or Etikoppaka Bommalu. These toys can be seen as a reflection of the people living in this village- simple, innocent and […]
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The second you step foot in the workspace of the Chennimalai weavers, you get a rush of an insight that makes you realize how the life of people here revolves around threads and different handloom items. The aura of the workspace creates a buzzing visual of an endless sea of colourful threads. It is these […]
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