'The sarees take a long time to reach to its final product as every small print is done by the weavers.' When looms fell silent during the lockdown, several entrepreneurs and craft organizations ...

The eighth-largest state of India, Odisha, is not just Lord Jagannath’s abode but is also a land steeped in culture and heritage. Known for its exquisite cuisine and handwoven sarees, the generational ...

Seema Agrawal, co-founder and Design Head of Artisan Saga speaks about handlooms, Paithani sarees, weavers and her love for indigenous textiles If the kaleidoscopic colours of the Paithani sarees are ...

Thanks to government initiatives (IWearHandloom, The Handloom Day), online platforms and our quintessential Indian women, the spotlight on Indian handloom is once again, turned on. The fight for ...

For ages, the Dewangan community of Chhattisgarh has been weaving the Kosa silk sarees. Drawn from the word ‘Deva’, meaning ...

Banarasi sarees were a rage during the 70s and 80s when practically all on-screen actresses wore them for on and off-screen presence. Truly known for their mind-boggling weaving and zari work, ...

BAGALKOT: The makers of the world famous Ilkal sarees are facing a severe labour crunch, affecting its production and, in turn, their business. Ilkal town, about 68 km from Bagalkot, is known for its ...

Nita Ambani’s saree collection is a heritage in itself. The chairperson of Reliance Industries is a proud owner of some of the most exquisite handloom saree collection that boast of the traditional ...

The socio-economic conditions prevailing among Sambalpuri saree handloom weavers in Western Odisha are very poor. It has also been highlighted in the literature that most of the textile labourers are ...

India, Aug. 19 -- In the world of ultra-modern bridal couture, a truly remarkable thing is happening. Brides have started to look past the usual designer gowns and the latest fashion trends, which, ...