28Aug
Song of the Needle
A mother, wife, daughter, sister, a farmer, a mason, a carpenter, a cattle rearer, a sweeper,
Tag: Weaving
31Jul
Tana Bana…
Ever been to a music concert? …. Well the one that plays in the houses of
10Jan
Homegrown….
Among the north eastern forests of Madhya Pradesh, lies Bandhavgarh National Park, home to fierce tigers
19Nov
Jawaja Durries
Probably the lesser known offspring of Artisans’ Alliance, Jawaja, the durries of Beawar, Rajasthan, are no
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.
22Jun
Silken Threads…Mashru weaving
Mashru has characteristic bright contrasting stripes in vibrant colours, instantly uplifting the spirits of a desert traveler. It seems that to make up for the lack of colour in the dry barren deserts, the makers of this fabric put every possible colour together in wonderful, lustrous compositions.
