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Exploring the Art of Itijame Shibori: KNMA Noida Hosts Shibori Workshop with Agrima Wadhwa

Introduction The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Noida invites art enthusiasts to delve into the world of Itijame Shibori in an engaging workshop led by the talented Agrima Wadhwa. This traditional Japanese textile art form, known for its fabric folding techniques and wood clamps for resist dyeing, promises participants a captivating journey into […]

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Delhi Contemporary Art Week (DCAW) Set to Kick Off at Bikaner House on September 3

The Delhi Contemporary Art Week is all set to make a vibrant return, starting on September 3 at Bikaner House. The event promises to be a celebration of contemporary art, with six city-based art galleries participating and showcasing the works of emerging artists from India and the broader South Asian region, including Bangladesh and Pakistan.

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11 Famous Art Forms of India that You Should Definitely Check Out

India is renowned for its rich and diverse artistic heritage, encompassing a multitude of art forms that reflect its cultural, religious, and regional diversity. From intricate paintings to vibrant dance forms, India’s art forms have captivated audiences around the world. These art forms not only serve as a means of creative expression but also convey

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From Kalamkari to Kanjivaram: 11 Indian Textiles you must know about

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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Why Gujarat’s Mata Ni Pachedi so sacred?

Smriti Malhotra Since the beginning of time, our ancestors have left sacred images of the female form. From the caves of Lascaux in France to the terracotta images found in the Indus Valley civilisations the art and artefacts which represent humans’ earliest myth making tendencies, indicate a deep reverence for life and, in particular, for

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Hand-printed narratives: Jarracharra brings cultures together at National Crafts Museum

Fabric is something that is integral to many cultures all over the world. It conveys a sense of history and past, revealing the roots of the region. The striking colors and fascinating patterns of the hand-printed fabrics created by the female artists of Maningrida instill a sense of awe as one gazes at them. Jarracharra brings

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Searching for a visual language, Neha Puri Dhir experiments with geometry and the abstract

Neha’s first brush with the world of textiles was when she was drawn to her mother’s collection of sarees. In this article, the fifth of a series on textile art, we talk to the prolific artist about her journey so far. When she joined the National Institute of Design in 2002, during the foundation year,

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Our series on textile stalwarts, combined into one long read!

Chandrashekhar Bheda Chandrashekhar Bheda studied textile design (Dyeing and Printing) at Sir JJ School of Art. Next, he completed his post graduation from the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad in Industrial Design with a specialization in Textiles in 1988. Abir Pothi reports how such a large potential stored in textile materials has kept him excited

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Using khadi as canvas, Shelly Jyoti captures the sense of national pride and ethos in her murals – Textile Series 4

As part of a series on textile murals, Abir Pothi conducted an email interview with acclaimed artist Shelly Jyoti and gained many insights into the world of textile art as well as her practice. Below are the in-depth answers that we got in response to our questions. What draws you to textiles in particular?

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