Khadi or Khaddar is hand spun, hand-woven natural fibre cloth originating from India, Bangladesh and broadly used in Pakistan and India. This fabric is mainly made from Cotton. The cloth is usually woven from Cotton and may also include silk, or wool, which are all spun into yarn on a spinning wheel called a charkha. It is […]
Summers are here in full swing and it’s time to choose your clothing very carefully. They can take a toll on what we wear as it’s officially the sweaty season and hence its best to choose your fabrics before refreshing your summer closet. Fabrics like Cotton, Linen and Khadi are known for their lightweight feel and […]
Handloom sarees are a traditional textile art of Bangladesh and India. The production of handloom sarees are important for economic development in rural India. Completion of a single saree takes two to three days of work. Several regions have their own traditions of handloom sarees. The weaving process A handloom saree is often woven on a […]
Tussar silk and also known as (Sanskrit) kosa silk is produced from larvae of several species of silkworms belonging to the moth genus Antheraea, including assamensis, mylitta, paphia, pernyi, roylei and yamamai. These silkworms live in the wild forests in trees belonging to Terminalia species and Shorea robusta as well as other food plants like Jamun and Oak found in South Asia, […]
Sarees and Bengal are synonymous. The seat of culture in India is also one of the largest producing and exporting states of Sarees. In this article, we will look into 5 Sarees from Bengal that are simply exquisite and make them prized possessions. Tant: The pride of Bengal, ‘Tanter-Saree’. This traditional Saree is a must […]
Bagru is one of the famous centres of hand block printing in Rajasthan located 32 km west from Jaipur. The Chhipa community is famous for this artisan work of block printing. Its soil and climate provides a perfect blend for this exclusive style of printing. Dabu printing is also famous in Bagru in which clay, […]