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Threads of Tradition: Tracing India’s Design Legacy from Ancient Textiles to Modern Narratives

Rooted in immense diversity, our culture has a truly distinctive design language. From vibrant art forms which seamlessly intertwine with our rich heritage, to our world-renowned textiles. From the printed textiles of Jaipur, Sanganer, and Bagh to the exquisite embroideries and weaving traditions, such as Banarasi brocade and the opulent kanjivarams from the south, our […]

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Survival Story of Toda Tribal Embroidery: How Art help Them to Alive

Tsuktiben Jamir Every week, Mithipoov, age 70, drives 45 minutes to Ooty with a bag of embroidered fabrics. She hails from Porthimandu in the Nilgiris. The embroidery, known as Toda embroidery, is a proud tradition in her village and is a common practice among the household women. This exquisite Toda embroidery inspired Sheela Powel to

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