In this edition of Know Your Handloom, we explore Kutch embroidery and learn about its diversity. Kurtas, shawls and bags with Kutch embroidery being sold at Dastkar's Nature Bazaar What is Kutch ...

In today’s world, where machines make most of our clothes, India’s hand embroideries still have something special about them. They remind us of the time when clothes were made slowly, with care and ...

Over 45 years ago, Chanda Shroff was part of a volunteer drought relief mission in India’s isolated northwestern Gujarat state, which had suffered a half decade of drought. Many local villagers in the ...

The art of embroidery was an important part of a woman's education in China, at least until a few generations ago. Embroidered items also had a crucial role in rites and rituals, with carefully ...

Kurta sets are a classical fashion that will never fade out and hold its charm on people who admire the classic ethnic clothes with a modern twist. These outfits are enhanced with rich and detailed ...

Embroidery sarees are a beautiful blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and elegance. Whether it's delicate chikankari, intricate zardozi, or colorful threadwork, embroidered sarees always manage to make ...