17Jul
Textiles of Andhra
The looms of Pochampalli, Venkatagiri, Narayanpet and Dharmavaram are well-known for their silk and cotton sarees all over India. Each loom is recognized with its distinct weaving style and variety of fabric.
25Aug
Pattunulkarar – The Silk Weaver
they reached Madurai & mesmerized by the spiritual aura, finally settled in & later dispersed to various other places in Tamil Nadu from there, one of them being the Dindigul region. Their skill earned them the title of “Pattunulkarar”, meaning “the silk weaver”,
02May
Patola for All
Man, an eternal traveler has traversed landscapes… on foot, on his rides, on flights in
27Aug
Cotton Weaves of Orissa
In early 16th century when Vaishnav cult was flourishing, a group of weavers from Bengal
29Dec
Tying a knot to tradition
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly
28Jul
Woven Pixels
Patola is one of the most prized and valued textiles. (As described in the earlier post on “Patola” ) It is revered not just for its religious significance across many faiths, but also for the amazing level of skill and perseverance required to make it.
