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A textile revolution has been happening in the country for the past few years, wherein Indian handlooms and handcrafted textiles are being upheld and exhibited in a grand manner to be celebrated. One such stunning exhibition is called Sutr Santati: Then. Now. Next is now showcasing more than 100 Indian textiles at the National Gallery […]
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
Ajit Kumar Das (b. 1957) is an Indian textile artist whose mastery gracefully creates natural dye painting. He was born to washermen, where he learnt the diverse ways to treat the fabric. He worked as a block painter in the Weaver’s Service Centre, Kolkata where he was discovered by Martand Singh. Along his journey, he
Nelly Sethna was an Indian textile designer, writer, teacher, and activist. She was indeed the ‘queen of fibre’ as she dabbled in jute, silk, sisal, cotton, wool, leather, and more. She was also proficient in several techniques. Hand-weaving and hand-knotting came easily to her. Sethna was influenced by Scandinavian modernism. This is evident in her
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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On a momentous occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) at Pragati Maidan, Delhi, on Wednesday. The state-of-the-art facility, shaped like a shankha (conch), will serve as the venue for the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit in September. Designed to showcase India’s rich culture, heritage, and remarkable achievements, the IECC pays tribute
Tsuktiben Jamir In the beautiful surroundings of Srikalahasti, a small town in Andhra Pradesh, a vibrant art form known as Kalamkari breathes new life into hand-painted textiles. Amidst the narrow lanes lined with old cottages, a modern residence adorned in pink and orange stands out. Within its walls lies the renowned Sri Vijayalakshmi Fine Kalamkari
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Pratiksha Shome India has a long history of producing high-quality textiles. Indian textiles have a history that dates back to the Indus valley civilization in the fifth millennium BC. The people of that civilization wove their clothing out of hand-spun cotton, and they dyed it indigo. In trade and business in India, textiles have long
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By Avani Solanki Gallery Ragini’s exhibition for the India Art Fair 2022, titled “Conversations in My Own Language”, explores religion, folklore, and indigenous art traditions in contemporary contexts. The exhibition includes practitioners of Pichwai, Madhubani, Gond, Pattachitra, and Kalamkari art practices, along with some temple sculptures and photographs. As Nidhi Jyoti Jain writes, the endeavor