16Jan
Threads of Heritage ~ Indian Silk
Recently, Balkrishna Ravi’s son, Sudhir, had taken a newfound interest in sericulture, the livelihood for
Tag: Weaving
28Aug
Song of the Needle
A mother, wife, daughter, sister, a farmer, a mason, a carpenter, a cattle rearer, a sweeper,
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.
