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National Handloom Day Special: Ecommerce Markets Help India’s Handloom Sector Resurge

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India’s handloom sector stands as a cherished symbol of the country’s rich cultural heritage and plays a crucial role in providing livelihoods to people in rural and semi-rural regions. With over 70% of all weavers and allied workers being women, the handloom industry also directly contributes to women’s empowerment. Rooted in nature, the handloom sector […]

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Exploring the Distinctive Threads: The Nuances of American and English Comics (Part-1)

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INTRODUCTION The world of comics is  captivating where artistic expression and storytelling converge to create vibrant narratives that captivate readers across the globe. Within this realm, two distinct traditions, American comics and English comics, stand as pillars of creativity and innovation. While they share the common medium of sequential art, these traditions exhibit remarkable differences

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Forgotten Textile of Tamil Nadu: A Vanishing Craft of Karuppur Cloth

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Kodali Karuppur Village, nestled by River Kollidam, once thrived with a centuries-old textile industry, renowned for crafting Kodali Karuppur sarees. Today, the textile infrastructure is gone, but the village remains picturesque, sustained by agriculture. Its ancient temples and the flowing river still attract visitors, preserving the essence of its rich heritage. The tale of the

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Preserving the Past and Weaving A New Future: The Tale Guledgudda Khana Weave from Karnataka

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There is a video doing the rounds on Instagram wherein a lady dressed in a beautiful saree made out of Khun, Khann or Khanna cloth does a walkthrough of the cloth weavers district in Bagalkote district in Karnataka. This is a lesser known weaving tradition from Karnataka that needs to be promoted and spoken about

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Stitched with Care: Handmade Tale of Kasuti Embroidery from Karnataka

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The hands that embroider the Indian textiles are artists of the greatest degree. One such embroidery tradition from Karnataka is Kasuti embroidery. It is a popular art form in northern Karnataka that is practised by women of the region, India, rooted in the region’s villages. It is one of the oldest Indian practices, dating back

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Incredible World of Ilkal Sarees: The Lesser-Known Weave of Karnataka

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Ilkal Sarees are found almost everywhere, from the small towns in Maharashtra to North Karnataka. A special Ilkal saree with Kasuti embroidery was seen on our Finance Minister, Ms Nirmala Sitharaman while she was presenting the Union Budget in February. So, let’s find out what is so special about Ilkal sarees that are made in

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A Weave as Old as Time: Story of Himroo Fabrics

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Himroo, a word derived from Persia, holds a regal past. Once, it was intricately woven with threads of pure gold and silver, crafted exclusively for the noble families. The tale begins when a group of skilled weavers migrated from Delhi to Daulatabad in the 14th century, near Aurangabad, prompted by King Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s decision

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Threaded Works of Art: The Case of Lambani Embroidery from Karnataka

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In the heartland of Karnataka, lies an exquisite craft called Lambani embroidery. It is also known as Sandur Lambani embroidery, is an art form practised by the Lambani tribe, custodians of this enchanting tradition. With its roots tracing back to the 16th century when the Lambani tribe migrated from Rajasthan to Karnataka, this embroidery has

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Kiss and Tell: The Act of Kissing Captured by Artists in Indian and Western Art

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The act of kissing is a universal gesture that transcends language, culture, and time. From ancient civilisations to the modern era, the intimate act of pressing one’s lips against another’s has been a subject of fascination and inspiration in the history of art. Artists across various periods and cultures have captured the essence of kissing,

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